We recommend NuPower replacement batteries, which are available from Other World Computing ( listed below).
#Selling mac powerbook g4 mac os x
Best Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Deals (requires 512 MB of RAM, DVD compatible drive, and AGP graphics, can be hacked to install on 400 MHz to 800 MHz TiBooks)Īfter years of use, original batteries may no longer hold much of a charge.Best Classic Mac OS Deals (use 9.2.2 for Classic Mode).1 GHz SD, $250 shipped, Operator Headgap.667 MHz VGA Combo, $220 shipped, Operator Headgap.We try to factor in estimated shipping costs, which vary by location, in choosing the best prices. The DVI model (M8591) has 1280 x 854 display, 32 MB video memory, and a Combo drive. The VGA model (M8363 or M8623) has 1152 x 768 display, 16 MB video memory, and a DVD-ROM or Combo drive. The best deals are marked in bold type.Ĭheck details when buying a 667 MHz PowerBook G4. Used Macs usually include a 90 day warranty. We try to factor in shipping costs (based on ground rate to Low End Mac headquarters in Michigan). Listings note RAM/hard drive size/optical drive (DVD, Combo, or SD for SuperDrive). Got a G4 PowerBook? Join the G4 ‘Books email list.Early TiBooks shipped with DVD-ROM drives, midway through the second version (550/667 MHz VGA) Apple switched to Combo drives, and only the 1 GHz model was available from Apple with a SuperDrive. Later TiBooks (667 MHz and higher) have 1280 x 854 displays and DVI output. Installing a 5400 or 7200 rpm hard drive can make a big difference. VGA models only support hard drives up to 120 GB capacity (see How Big a Hard Drive Can I Put in My iMac, eMac, Power Mac, PowerBook, or iBook? for more information) DVI models support larger hard drives. 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. For more on that, see Unsupported Leopard installation and The Future of Titanium PowerBooks in the Age of Leopard. Mac OS X 10.5 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 faster ones), although some have reported that it tends to run hot on older TiBooks and could overheat. With any version of OS X, more RAM is always better. OS X 10.4 Tiger really wants at least 512 MB for decent performance, and OS X 10.5 Leopard runs best with 1 GB. With Mac OS X 10.3.9 Panther and earlier, you can get by with 384 MB. We suggest the Belkin F5D7010, which currently lists for $3.99.Īll TiBooks support up to 1 GB of RAM using two 512 MB modules.
#Selling mac powerbook g4 Pc
See WiFi Cards for PowerBooks with PC Card Slots for an overview of CardBus options. The best work-around is an 802.11g or 802.11n CardBus (a.k.a PCMCIA/PC Card) card or a USB dongle. WiFi range with the original AirPort Card is limited due to the use of titanium, which acts as a partial shield.
All titanium models have 15.2″ displays, two USB 1.1 ports, FireWire 400, one CardBus slot, room for an 802.11b AirPort Card (not the newer 802.11g AirPort Extreme, although you can use 802.11g or 802.11n with a CardBus card or USB dongle), and ports in the rear, including either VGA or DVI for an external display. 2003 and replaced by the 15″ aluminum PowerBook G4. Apple introduced its first G4 notebook, the Titanium PowerBook (TiBook), in January 2001 the last one was discontinued in Sept.