Up for sale is a true piece of computing history: the legendary Apple Power Mac G4 Cube.Suspended in its iconic clear acrylic enclosure, the G4 Cube isn't just a computer; it's a statement piece that earned its place in the New York Museum of Modern Art. This listing is geared toward vintage Apple enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate the striking, fanless engineering of the early 2000s.Whether you are looking to restore it to its former glory, run classic Mac OS 9 / OS X Tiger software, or simply display it in your office, this Cube is a fantastic survivor from Apple’s most experimental design era.
🔍 Condition & Collector's Notes
I am selling this from a collector's perspective, which means full transparency on the quirks and cosmetic realities of a 20+ year-old acrylic machine.The Enclosure: The acrylic casing is in beautiful display condition. It has the standard, faint factory "mold lines" common to all Cubes (often mistaken for cracks by uninitiated buyers), but no deep gouges or structural damage.The Core: The inner chassis slides out smoothly. The handle mechanism engages and tucks away exactly as it should.The Touch Switch: The capacitive, touch-sensitive power button on top is fully functional and still feels like magic.The Speakers (Please Read): The original Harman Kardon Apple Pro Speakers are included. However, as is incredibly common with this specific model, the foam surrounds/gaskets on the speaker drivers have degraded over time. They still produce sound, but at higher volumes, you will hear distortion. A true collector will likely want to re-foam them or keep them strictly for display purposes.
⚙️ Specifications
Processor: [Insert Processor Speed, e.g., 450MHz or 500MHz] PowerPC G4Memory (RAM): [Insert RAM amount, e.g., 512MB]Storage: [Insert Hard Drive Size] HDDOptical Drive: Slot-loading DVD-ROM (Note: Slot-loading drives of this era can be finicky; [mention if it accepts/ejects discs smoothly])Operating System: Freshly installed [Mac OS 9.2.2 / Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger]
📦 What’s Included
Apple Power Mac G4 Cube (Unit)Original oversized external Power Supply (The "Brick")Original Apple Pro Speakers (with degraded foam surrounds)Original Apple Pro KeyboardOriginal Apple Pro Mouse
🚚 Shipping & Handling
Shipping a G4 Cube requires extreme care. The acrylic is highly susceptible to cracking if improperly handled. The unit will be wrapped in anti-static material, generously surrounded by heavy-duty bubble wrap, and shipped in a reinforced, double-walled box to ensure it arrives at your collection exactly as pictured.Please look closely at all high-resolution photos, as they are part of the item description. Feel free to message me with any questions about the specs, condition, or Mac OS vintage software compatibility!