I need a PowerBook that will run OS X, preferably Panther, with decent speed. I don't have a lot to spend but I wouldn't mind a "handyman's special" where I have to do a little work to get it going. I'd prefer a Dual USB iBook but I'll take pretty much anything if the price is right.

Well here i am, its 6:54 EST, Im the first one in line to the greatest mac sale ever. its -1 and im sitting on a chair awaiting 5 dollar g3 systems. Im crazy. Been out here since 5 am and the sale dont start till noon

I got a sorta dead iPod (10GB second gen) for free.

It was dropped in water.

It does turn on, the screen is missing a few lines. The drive comes on and doesn't sound dead. (no head crashing)
It gets to the Apple logo stays there. I have googled for info, and have tried the full restart, forced firewire, and diag mode - none work aside from restarting and that does nothing but take me back to the apple logo.