While not much off less than $1k...

Store.apple.com has some refurbished iBooks:

For $799 + Tax
iBook G4 1.2GHz/ 256MB/ 30GB/ CD/ E/ 56K/ 12-inch TFT - Apple Certified

For $849 + Tax
iBook G4 1.2GHz/ 256MB/ 30GB/ Combo/ AP Extreme Card/ E/ 56K/ 12-inch TFT - Apple Certified


A better deal IMO is a new iBook from Amazon.com The tax on an Applestore.com purchase, makes a refurbished on about $20 more expensive than a brand new one.

For $994 - $100 Mail In Rebate. Free shipping, no tax.
M9623LL/A - Apple iBook Notebook 12"1.2 GHz PowerPC G4, 256MB RAM, 30GB Hard Drive, Combo Drive, Built-in AirPort Extreme