Well, not sure if it's strange, but I will say this .. I have a powerbook G4 and have been saving my overtime money at work for my next computer -- the powerbook G5. I'll drool like a dog when Steve introduces the dual 3 ghz G5 at WWDC, but I won't get one. I LOVE the portablility of the powerbook. It's unlike anything on this planet. I love unplugging it and going to starbucks on a whim. I love everything about the portable factor. But my powerbook is older. 400 mhz. I'm bothered by the speed, but I'm so loyal that I will wait until the new line is introduced.
And I'll add that to this day, people stare at me and my computer at Starbucks. And no, I checked, it's not because my zipper is down or I have a pigeon on my head. They still like the sexy powerbook!! :-D
IF [bif if] I had the money, I would definitely buy the powerbook too. I really like the 12.1" model. Used to have the White ibook and the portability is awesome.
I've owned my PowerBook G4 for a year now and can't imagine how I lived without it. That was my first Apple purchase ever! What was I thinking having a PC laptop :x
Look at the line. Every Mac user wanted one when they got introduced (look at how many people on the mac web talked about ordering one the day they were introduced) Great screen size, plenty of power, and one of the smallest lines Apple has ever produced. Compared to a decent tower set up there aren't too many reasons to choose a tower over one, at least in my mind. The only reason I don't have a G4 'book is because I don't have the money to get a decent one, and even then I still have other portables I use as much (and sometimes more) than my desktops.
I think Apple just needs to be aware at all times about the competition and about keeping the line -- powerbook, in this case -- current and as droolworthy as it has always been.
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