Old Macintosh computers

[AlbertSiegel]

A bit of an odd request, but does anyone know of a shop where I can buy old Macintosh computers? I'm talking PowerPC or older. I'm just looking for a G4 or maybe older simply for my amusement. Consider it a waste of money hobby, but I do like to play with an old computer from time to time. Might be fun to have a Powerbook G4 again.

[Coligny]

Got a Blue and White G3 (ex video security server)
And a Silver 2 gen G4 agp graphics. Ex desktop.
Probs you might not like, they were used a lot. The G4 have third party accelerated CPU board, and 2 ati video cards not the original one, support 3 screens. Can't vouch for the health of the optical drives as I never used them. Can't remember where I put the original OS9 disks either.

[yanpa]

A bit of an odd request, but does anyone know of a shop where I can buy old Macintosh computers? I'm talking PowerPC or older. I'm just looking for a G4 or maybe older simply for my amusement. Consider it a waste of money hobby, but I do like to play with an old computer from time to time. Might be fun to have a Powerbook G4 again.

Sofmap. Or go poke about the backstreets of Akihabara, plenty of stores selling 2nd hand stuff including G4 Macs. At least there were a couple of weeks ago.

Now, anyone know where I can find a 5.25in drive?

[AlbertSiegel]

Hi Coligny, I sent you a PM, but it seems stuck in the outbox. Please let me know if it made it to you.

Yanpa, thanks for the info. I tried Sofmap, but no luck with older system. Is there a Sofpam that does have the old Macs? I only went to the Mac Collection. As for small shops in Akiba, I only found one that had few machines that were all in very bad shape. Maybe I missed the right stores.

[GomiGirl]

For really old skool, I have a BE box that I am willing to part with.

[AlbertSiegel]

LOL! Thanks GomiGirl! That is pretty old. Not too many of those were made. Nice collectible. Sadly, I think I'll need to pass as space is a luxury for me with my girlfriend who uses the other room as a closet and my dog taking up the rest of the house space. If I do grab a desktop, it could be only one for space reasons. I might give Yahoo Auctions a try as I would love an old PowerBook.

[yanpa]

Yanpa, thanks for the info. I tried Sofmap, but no luck with older system. Is there a Sofpam that does have the old Macs? I only went to the Mac Collection. As for small shops in Akiba, I only found one that had few machines that were all in very bad shape. Maybe I missed the right stores.

Hmm, can't really help you any further... I have to admit to a fondness for old tech so I was interested to see some G4 Macs of varying types, but not really interested enough to look very closely. I was suprised by how much they seem to hold their value, mind you.

[Coligny]

Delusionnal sellers...

[AlbertSiegel]

OK, the PM system here is not working for me. My first PM eventually went out, but my second one is still in the outbox. Am I missing something?

[Yokohammer]

OK, the PM system here is not working for me. My first PM eventually went out, but my second one is still in the outbox. Am I missing something?

Albert,

Normal behaviour, I believe. The PM stays in the outbox until it is read by the recipient.
Which is actually kind of nice ... because you know when the mail has been received.

[AlbertSiegel]

OK, thanks for letting me know. I was wondering what was going on.

[Wage Slave]

I've got an iMac G4 fully working with a new CD drive and upgraded RAM plus an airport card. It is complete except for the mouse. If anyone has one they don't need ........

I get it out now and again to play with it but as great looking as it is, it is just too damn slow for most things. I did notice Stephen Pinker using one for his presentation slides during a recent TED talk though.

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[Mike Oxlong]