[Hidden-tech] G3 desktop system for sale (or possible donation)

[Kristen Sund]

Hey Deb-

If it works, you may be able to sell it on Craigslist for something. I had a sweet guy buy my old computer for $40 for his kids (though that one was only 5 years old).

-Kristen

On Jan 4, 2012, at 5:46 PM, Chris Hoogendyk wrote:

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> Sell? Not to be rude, but that's around 13 years old (1998). Mac OS X dropped support for it after 
> 10.2.8. It won't run current software, and is possibly one to two orders of magnitude (10 to 100 
> times) slower than current computers.
> 
> "Everymac" lists the estimated current retail value for the G3 as "N/A".
> 
> The G4 450 discontinued in 2000 is listed as maybe worth $50 to $150 (last updated August 2011).
> 
> http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/index-apple-specs-applespec.html
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> On 1/4/12 3:40 PM, Deborah Chandler wrote:
>> Hello Hidden Techers,
>> 
>> I have a complete G3 set up available and would like to sell it ASAP and hear your assessments on 
>> what it's worth. It all runs well. I can send more info upon request. Photo attached.
>> 
>> System includes:
>> • Macintosh Power PC G3, running Mac OS 9.2.2, speed 233 MHz, with floppy drive
>> • 416 MB of RAM
>> • 106 GB space available, with all current files loaded
>> • Dell high-resolution 17" CRT monitor
>> • Apple Extended keyboard, single-click mouse
>> • UMax Astra 1220S flatbed scanner
>> • external Zip drive
>> • Software includes:
>> Acrobat Reader 5.0
>> Adobe Illustrator 9.0
>> Adobe Photoshop 5.0
>> Aladdin DropStuff 5.5
>> FindIt (for archiving Zip disk contents)
>> MS Office 2001
>> QuarkXpress 4.04 (manuals included)
>> StuffIt & StuffIt expander
>> TypeIndexer
>> VistaScan/Presto! (works with scanner)
>> Tons of postscript fonts
>> 
>> Several Zip disks can also be included upon request.
>> 
>> I look forward to your feedback and/or offers. I must let this old friend go ASAP!
>> 
>> Thanks, and Happy New Year!
>> Deb
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