Can I use an alternate power adapter for ibook g3 600 MHz?

My old adapter is frayed, sparking, and no longer works even with electrical tape around the fray. I don't want to buy the same model b/c my ex-boyfriend had 2 other adapters fray in a similar manner.
I'm overwhelmed by the power adapter choices. There are many on ebay but I wonder if they won't work properly. There is also this one (POWERBOOK IBOOK AC ADAPTER ( PS-AC4 )) at amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001YXWVO/ref=ordcartshr/002-0375612-5404059?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance&n=172282
I just want to get something that works for the lowest price possible. My computer is old (battery has close to NO lifespan -- I have to plug in at all times) and I may have to soon replace it for a school requirement.
I appreciate any suggestions.

Hi, and welcome to Apple Discussions.
The MacAlly adapter will work fine. We are using two of them on two of our four iBooks.
Another, and bit sturdier, adapter can be found at Other World Computing
The MacAlly adapter's cord (the one on Amazon) is a bit flimsier than the cord on the one from Other World Computing, but both are working fine on our iBooks.

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