[P1] OT: Used Mac Prices

[Chris Beaumont]

I bought a 450 Mhz DP G4 machine around three years ago for $1200, and 
although I have gotten my use out of it, its now too slow to run most 
modern apps and OSX adequately..

YMMV, but I would keep in mind that you will probably end up having to 
get an upgrade card for it and figure that into the price when 
comparing it to a new machine..  Considering that the current owner 
probably paid over $2k for it, they rarely are willing to accept what 
the thing is really worth..IMO ~ $500, or maybe a bit more if it has a 
Super Drive..

Apple is still selling G4s - they cost around $1200.

But with the 64 bit G5 soon to be available for around $1700, all of 
the older family of hardware is suddenly worth significantly less. 
Unless you have some strong reason to run OS9 natively the new machines 
are a better bet..

:o

-Chris




On Monday, August 18, 2003, at 07:00  PM, Jeanne Douglas wrote:

> At 8:59 PM -0500 8/18/03, Mike Urseth sent into the aether:
>> What's the best place to find used Mac prices?
>>
>> I have a chance to pick up a barely used G4 400mhz dual processor.
>>
>> Thoughts?
>
> Ebay.
>
> Small Dog Electronics (though they carry more refurbs than used 
> machines): smalldog.com
>
> macresq.com
>
> Jeanne Douglas
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