Managed to grab a Powerbook G4 15" High Resolution model off of ebay for $200. It has a battery charging issue, which seems to be a common ailment with the aluminum books, but it had a lot more problems when I first got. I did all the PMU/PRAM resets and that cleared up a lot of issues but it still won't charge. I got a good enough deal on it that even if I have to replace the logic board I still come out ahead and I've found a source for refurbished boards that will save me even more money. Even with a logic board it still comes out to less than what a fully working one would and less than what some people pay for a fully upgraded Pismo, but I spend more time plugged in anyway so lack of portability doesn't bother me much. It's still a good upgrade from my Digital Audio. I'm typing on it now and everything seems to work and the case is really clean for an AL Book. No major bruises from being dropped, just a few light scratches and keyboard wear that you would expect from a heavily used but not abused computer.
