Apple PowerBook G4 12"

Resumen de la valoración: Finally, we have a new PowerBook. For most of this year, Apple's attention seems to have been fixed purely on its iPod range. But then there's the Intel MacBooks...

Pros: Extended battery life, Brighter, higher-res screens, Still the sexiest laptop, Dual-layer SuperDrive

Contras: No speed boost, Appearance remains constant

Veredicto: PowerBooks are always superb, but performance isn't as good as the Intel machines

Resumen de la valoración: Amidst the sea of Windows-compatible laptops, the Apple is nothing ifnot distinctive. Still a darling of the publishing industry, Applecomputers have a reputation for ease of use and reliability

Pros: Stock 512MB of RAM (finally!), Good speed boosts, Backlit keyboard, New scrolling feature on trackpad

Contras: Intel machines are faster

Veredicto: Excellent machines, but not as good as the new Intel models

Resumen de la valoración: Conversely, the new PowerBooks have received no power boost whatsoever

Pros: Extended battery life, Brighter, higher-res screens, Still the sexiest laptop, Dual-layer SuperDrive

Contras: No speed boost, Appearance remains constant

Veredicto: However, even if you're purely interested in cramming in more information, say within Excel, the extra real estate makes your life far easier