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Q: Where can I find a MAC Laptop that was around between 2001 and 2003

I'm trying to recreate some data files that were created on a MAC laptop or G4 between 2001 an 2003. In addition to the laptop, or G4 if necessary, I need the OS of that time, the other OS support software and a copy of AOL from that period.

Posted on Jun 30, 2014 6:05 PM

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Q: Where can I find a MAC Laptop that was around between 2001 and 2003

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  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel Jun 30, 2014 6:11 PM in response to Santo's Son
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    Jun 30, 2014 6:11 PM in response to Santo's Son

    Check sites such as Amazon or eBay for used Macs, or go to a local store which carries secondhand Macs; retail Mac OS X 10.4 packages may also be available there. If needed, look up a particular Mac’s specifications on a site such as everymac.

     

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Jun 30, 2014 6:16 PM in response to Santo's Son
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    Jun 30, 2014 6:16 PM in response to Santo's Son

    Try eBay. You would be looking for an iBook (Firewire) or later up to the iBook G4. All the models were out between 2001 and 2003. An iBook G4 came in two flavors - 800 MHz or 933 MHz CPU. The former can run Tiger while the latter can run Leopard. The 2001 models mostly ran Mac OS 9.x.x.

     

    The OS may be obtainable on eBay. I would assume the same for AOL software.

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Jun 30, 2014 10:15 PM in response to Santo's Son
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    Jun 30, 2014 10:15 PM in response to Santo's Son

    If the files are already on some kind of media, you should be careful to make a working copy of them so as to have a fall-back, just in case something goes wrong in the process of trying to access them.

     

    There is a possibility files from one era may be read by more recent software, and upgraded by that software; this may be OK. But do not let such as process convert the originals, just in case that does not work or damages them instead of converting them.

     

    To know more exactly what the software was, and the version, would be more helpful when looking for a vintage computer and software sets for this kind of project. If the originals were created in AppleWorks or some other, that may be easy to open; older versions of MS Office or Word may be obtainable. A local Apple User Group may be a source of some information or leads.

     

    Good luck with your project...!

  • by Santo's Son,

    Santo's Son Santo's Son Jul 1, 2014 7:14 AM in response to Kappy
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    Jul 1, 2014 7:14 AM in response to Kappy

    Kappy,

     

    Thank you.  Had not considered EBay as a possible source for this. Especially looking for the hardware and software combination I need.

     

    RIck

  • by Santo's Son,

    Santo's Son Santo's Son Jul 1, 2014 7:15 AM in response to Niel
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    Jul 1, 2014 7:15 AM in response to Niel

    Neil,

    WOW, great thought about finding what I need. Appreciate you response.

     

    RIck

  • by Santo's Son,

    Santo's Son Santo's Son Jul 1, 2014 7:17 AM in response to K Shaffer
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    Jul 1, 2014 7:17 AM in response to K Shaffer

    K Shaffer,

    Thank you for taking the time to send me the information. It helped me formulate a better search strategy.

     

    Rick

  • by John Callahan1,

    John Callahan1 John Callahan1 Jul 1, 2014 11:23 AM in response to Santo's Son
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    Jul 1, 2014 11:23 AM in response to Santo's Son

    I Have G-4 Ti Book running 10.4 that I can let you have for a modest sum. Contact me.

  • by Santo's Son,

    Santo's Son Santo's Son Jul 1, 2014 1:17 PM in response to John Callahan1
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    Jul 1, 2014 1:17 PM in response to John Callahan1

    John,

     

    With all the responses I have received with my post I have since a found a way to solve my need. Thank you for taking the time to respond and for your offer.

     

    Rick

  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Jul 2, 2014 6:26 AM in response to Santo's Son
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    Jul 2, 2014 6:26 AM in response to Santo's Son

    Be very careful on eBay.   Seller ratings can be spoofed.    You are best off dealing in person with eBay situations.

    Known resellers of older Macs are on my FAQ*:

     

    http://www.macmaps.com/usedrefurbished.html

     

    http://www.powermax.com/ is the only one I have personal experience with.

     

    * Links to my pages may give me compensation.

  • by Santo's Son,

    Santo's Son Santo's Son Jul 2, 2014 7:43 AM in response to a brody
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    Jul 2, 2014 7:43 AM in response to a brody

    Many many thanks for your advice and insight. Sometimes a deal on eBay is like buying  "a pig in a poke"; may not be what you expected when you open the poke. Since posting the original request I have found a solution so thank you for your help.

    Rick