Apple PowerBook G4 (M9007LL/A) Mac Notebook

Pros: Gorgeous aluminum case, small and light, stable OS

Cons: I hate touchpads, 90-day tech support is a joke

The Bottom Line: The most beautiful laptop on the planet is also a versatile machine for the traveller. Only the $500 cheaper though equally capable iBook takes away from the mini-PowerBook.

Review: I’ve been reviewing laptop computers here at epinions for a few years now, including two reviews of Apple Macintosh systems. Those Apple laptops, however, have been very old models that I once owned and used, but are no longer anywhere near current. ...

Pros: Incredible Design, Multitasking wonder, Solid Operating System, Great Applications

Cons: Can get somewhat warm under the left palmrest. No Office Suite included.

The Bottom Line: One of the nicest laptops on the market, period. In a 12 inch notebook, you get just about everything you could hope for.

Review: So, after my experience with the iBook (see related epinions review), I decided to upgrade to Apple's high-end notebook line, with the 12" Powerbook. With a slightly smaller size, sturdier build, and additional features, it was a nice upgrade from the ...

Pros: Compact, sleek, powerful, world's best OS

Cons: Runs hotter, with shorter battery life, than comparable iBooks

The Bottom Line: Terrific--not really an improvement over comparable iBooks for most users but still head and shoulders above any Windows notebook.

Review: A couple of years ago my family bought its first iBook, to replace an aging G3 tower. We liked it so well we decided to buy an AirPort router and 3 more notebooks, so each family member could have his/her own machine. This may sound extravagant, but with ...