Best Titanium PowerBook G4 Deals

2008.05.06

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Apple introduced the first titanium PowerBook G4 (TiBook) in January 2001, and the last one was discontinued in Sept. 2003, replaced by the first 15" aluminum PowerBook G4. All titanium models have 15" displays, FireWire 400, room for an AirPort card (not the newer AirPort Extreme), and ports in the rear. (Aluminum models have ports on the side.)

All TiBooks support up to 1 GB of RAM with two 512 MB modules. With Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier, you can get by with 384 MB. "Tiger" (OS X 10.4.x) really wants at least 512 MB for decent performance, and Leopard (OS X 10.5) will probably want more.

The first two generations (400-667 MHz) have 1152 x 768 displays and VGA output, and the 400-500 MHz models don't support Quartz Extreme. Later TiBooks (667 MHz and higher) have 1280 x 854 displays and DVI output. Early TiBooks shipped with DVD-ROM drives, midway through the second verision (550/667 MHz VGA) Apple switched to Combo drives, and only the 1 GHz model was available with a SuperDrive.

For a more detailed comparison of the 8 models of the four generations of TiBooks, see Low End Mac's Compleat Guide to Titanium PowerBooks.

Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" is officially supported on all 867 MHz and faster G4 Macs with at least 512 MB of RAM and the ability to run the DVD-based installer, and we've received reports that it runs decently even on first generation TiBooks (but better on newer ones). For more on that, see Unsupported Leopard installation and The Future of Titanium PowerBooks in the Age of Leopard.

Listings note RAM/hard drive size/optical drive (DVD, Combo, or SuperDrive). Be sure to factor in shipping costs and possible sales tax. Used Macs usually include a 90 day warranty. The best deals are marked in bold type in the full listings below. Canadian and UK dealers are listed separately.

Best Used Titanium PowerBook Prices

400 DVD, $500, Wegener Media
500 DVD, $560, Wegener Media
HOT 867 MHz Combo, $550, Wegener Media
867 MHz SD, $829, Power Max
1 GHz Combo, $678, Mac-Pro ($2 more from Wegener Media)
1 GHz SD, $879, Power Max

Mac OS X and OS X Server Prices

Best Classic Mac OS Deals (use 9.2.2 for Classic Mode)
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Best Mac OS X 10.5 'Leopard' Deals (requires 512 MB of RAM, DVD compatible drive, and AGP graphics)

Recent Memory Prices

PC100 (400-550 MHz models): 128 MB, $9.49; 256 MB, $16.99; 512 MB, $37.99
PC133 (all TiBooks): 128 MB, $9.49; 256 MB, $16.99; 512 MB, $37.99

After 5+ years of use, original batteries may no longer hold much of a charge. We recommend NuPower replacement batteries, which are available from Other World Computing:

65 Watt-Hour, 6-30% more capacity than original battery, $119.99
74 Watt-Hour, 21-48% more capacity than original battery, $139.99

PowerBook G4 Unless otherwise noted, there is no surcharge for credit card purchases, and shipping is not included. Vendors are listed in alphabetical order. Be sure to visit their sites for full details.

Prices may be limited to quantity on hand. Not responsible for typos. Please email any corrections or additional sources with competitive prices to Dan Knight .

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Profiles

G4/400 & 500 (Jan. 2001) - 1152 x 768 video, 8 MB VRAM, VGA video out, DVD-ROM, no FW 800
G4/550 & 667 (VGA) (Oct. 2001)- 1152 x 768 video, 16 MB VRAM, VGA video out, DVD-ROM or Combo drive, no FW 800
G4 667 (DVI) & 800 (Apr. 2002) - 1280 x 854 video, 32 MB VRAM, DVI video out, Combo drive, FW 800
G4 867 & 1 GHz (SuperDrive) (Nov. 2002) - 1280 x 854 video, 32/64 MB VRAM, DVI video out, Combo drive or SuperDrive, FW 800

Check details when buying a 667 MHz PowerBook G4. The VGA model has 1152 x 768 display, 16 MB video memory, and DVD-ROM or a Combo drive. The DVI model has 1280 x 854 display, 32 MB video memory, and a Combo drive.

We suggest at least 512 MB for good OS X performance, 768 MB for better performance with Tiger, and 1 GB if your budget allows.

US Dealers

667 MHz Combo, 256/30, $599
867 MHz Combo, 256/30, $669
1 GHz Combo, 256/40, $699

Mac of All Trades has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track.

800 MHz Combo, 512/40, AP, $599.99
AirPort Card, $79

800 MHz Combo, 256/40, $577.77
1 GHz Combo, 512/60, $677.77

none in stock
AirPort Card, $79.95

Power Max has the broadest selection of used Macs among dealers we track.

667 MHz Combo, 256/30, OS X 10.3.9, $629
867 MHz Combo, 512/40, $809
867 MHz SD, 256/60, $829
1 GHz SD, 512/60, $879
other configurations listed

667 MHz Combo (VGA), 256/30, $599.99
667 MHz Combo (DVI), 256/30, $629.99

- 400/500 MHz - 667 MHz/1 GHz

400 MHz DVD, 128/10, $499.99
500 MHz DVD, 128/20, $559.99
667 MHz Combo DVI, 256/30, $569.99
867 MHz Combo, 256/30, $549.99
1 GHz Combo, 256/60, $679.99
Belkin 802.11g card, requires OS X 10.3 or later, $39.99
many upgrades available

Can't afford a PowerBook G4 but need portability? Check out our best PowerBook G3 Deals and iBook G3 Deals. Need more power? Look at our iBook G4 Deals, 12" PowerBook G4 Deals, 15" Aluminum PowerBook G4 Deals, and 17" PowerBook G4 Deals.

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