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Best 17" PowerBook G4 Deals

2009.11.13 - updated monthly

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If you're looking for a great desktop substitute at an affordable price, the 17" PowerBook gives you 1440 x 900 resolution in a machine just a bit larger and heavier than the 15.4" PowerBook.

Apple last updated the 17" PowerBook in October 2005, making dual-layer SuperDrives standard and putting in an even higher resolution display (1680 x 1050) and a faster memory bus. The newest models are designated as "hi-res" in our listings to distinguish them from the earlier 1440 x 900 resolution 17" PowerBooks.

We've posted an article looking at revised PowerBook value, The October 2005 PowerBook Value Equation. New models are distinguished by dual-layer SuperDrives.

For a good overview of the 17" PowerBooks, see Low End Mac's Compleat Guide to the 17" PowerBook, and for a recent perspective on their value, see A Used 17" PowerBook as a Budget Notebook Alternative.

We recommend no less than 512 MB for good OS X performance, and more is always better. All 17" PowerBooks ship with SuperDrives, AirPort Extreme, FireWire 800, Bluetooth, gigabit ethernet, and and a CardBus slot, so we have not noted these in our listings.

Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" is supported on all 17" PowerBooks.

The 17" MacBook Pro replaced the 17" PowerBook in April 2006; it has since been replaced by even more powerful models based on the Intel Core 2 Duo CPU. 17" PowerBooks are able to run Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard", and with 1.0-1.67 GHz CPU speeds and room for 2 GB of RAM, they can handle it well.

We try to factor in estimated shipping costs (based on shipment to Low End Mac headquarters in Michigan) when picking the best deals, which are marked in bold type. All 17" PowerBook shipped from the factory with AirPort Extreme, Bluetooth, and a SuperDrive and should include them. Prices are for used PowerBooks unless otherwise noted. Used PowerBooks usually include a 90 day warranty.

Best Used 17" PowerBook Prices

HOT 1.33 GHz, $578 + shipping, Mac-Pro
1.5 GHz, $649 + shipping, DV Warehouse
1.67 GHz, $699 + shipping, Mac of All Trades

Recent RAM Prices

PC2700 (normal res 'Books): 256 MB, $7.89; 512 MB, $16.69; 1 GB, $37.79
PC4200 (hi-res 1.67 GHz): 512 MB, $5.49; 1 GB, $19.49

Mac OS X and OS X Server Prices

Listings note RAM/hard drive size. Be sure to factor in shipping costs and possible sales tax. Your best value depends on whether you need/want extra RAM, a bigger or faster hard drive, etc.

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 toDan Knight .

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Profiles: 1 GHz, 1.33 GHz, 1.5 GHz, 1.67 GHz (1/05), Hi-Res 1.67 GHz (10/05)

DV Warehouse

Ground shipping can add $24 or more.

1 GHz, 512/60, $639
1.5 GHz, 512/80, $649
1.67 GHz, 512/100, $779

Mac of All Trades

Ground shipping averages $30. Mac of All Tradest has the highest product turnover of any used Mac dealer we track and collects sales tax on orders shipped within FL.

1.67 GHz, 1 GB/100, $699.99

Mac-Pro

Ground shipping may add $28 or more. 60 day warranty.

1.33 GHz, 512/80, $577.87
1.5 GHz, 1 GB/60, $677.77
1.67 GHz, 2 GB/120, $1,077.77

MacResource

Ground shipping may add $20 or more.

1 GHz, 512/60, $699.99
1.33 GHz, 512/60, $799.99
1.5 GHz, 512/60, $849.99
1.5 GHz, 512/60, $924.99

Power Max

Free ground shipping. Power Max has the broadest selection of used Macs of any dealer we track.

1 GHz, 512/60, $739 shipped
1.33 GHz, 768/80, $779 shipped
1.5 GHz, 512/80, $809 shipped
1.5 GHz hi-res, 2 GB/80, $949 shipped
1.67 GHz, 512/100, $839 shipped
several other configurations listed

Wegener Media

Ground shipping may add $30 or more. 60 day warranty.

1 GHz, 512/60, $789.99
1.33 GHz, 512/80, $829.99
1.5 GHz, 1 GB/100, $859.99
1.67 GHz, 1 GB/100, $899.99

Can't afford a 17" PowerBook but need portability? The 13.3" widescreen MacBook with its 1280 x 800 display might be perfect for you - see our MacBook Deals for prices. Also check out our 12" PowerBook G4 Deals, 15" Aluminum PowerBook G4 Deals, 15" Titanium PowerBook G4 Deals, iBook G4 Deals, iBook G3 Deals, and PowerBook G3 Deals.

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