IBook G3 USB 1 to USB 2

Does anybody know how much it cost to change USB 1 to USB 2 on my iBook at the Mac Store? And I also need to change the ethernet too, it not working at all.

Ronda Wilson wrote:
If you don't need Mac OS 9, you may want to consider replacing the iBook G3 with either an iBook G4 or a MacBook if you need USB 2 ports, especially since your Ethernet port isn't working, either.
That's a good suggestion. However, Classic (OS9) will run on a G4. In fact it will run on an "G" processor. It will not run on an Intel computer such as the MacBook.
So yes, in the OP's case, I too would recommend upgrading. Faster USB and a working Ethernet would defiantly be a good reason. You could pick up a used iBook G4 for maybe $300 or a first gen MacBook for $500. Apx.

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