On Oct 9, 2013, at 3:49 PM, mkehoe wrote: > A local Goodwill has a used iBook G4 (no ac power cord/charger) for $40.00. > I can power it up with my power cord, but don't know how to get past the > older user's password page to see what operating system and software are on > it. I can't tell which model it is from looking at the case. > > Any ideas on how to get past the password page to see if it has airport, > etc.? I was thinking of buying it for parts. It's on sale until Sunday at > 4pm, and so far no one has bid on it. > > Worth it? Comments appreciated.
There are hundreds of eBay auctions for assorted iBook G4 models, with AC adapters, most in apparently good running conditions, and possibly for not much more than $40. You may wish to compare this Goodwill unit against some of those, and decide for yourself whether it is "worth it." -- -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "G-Group" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to g3-5-list+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
