Apple 12.1-inch PowerBook G4

Pros: size - portability, power, durability,interface, options, asthetic, do i dare say sexy?

Cons: price, size - you need to make sure that 12" is enough screen or have enough $$ for extra monitor when at home

Summary: This is my first mac after a long line of pc's i have built. I needed a laptop, I had the student discount, an ipod and I was intrigued to use OS X. After ensuring ease of networking capability with windows and programs I love (adobe, office, etc), I got the more affordable, more portable 12" with all the fixins (except RAM which is priced outrageously from apple - thanks newegg).

So far, i have loved every moment of it including all the included apps, ilife, adobe and all of the addon programs such as vlc, youcontrol, itunescool, weather pop, etc easily dl'able from version tracker. so there is plenty of customization available BUT unlike pc's, my machine ain't slowing down. daily use is just as fast as day 1. chalk it up to memory management or whatever but using this thing is a dream.

PROS:
Honestly, and this may sound cheesy, but my mac has made me happier:
- I have had to restart the machine once in 10 months
- programs do hang up but with less frequency than pc and it quitting them is faster and easier
- i have to admit, i don't mind the aesthetics either. mod (modern) design is nice to look at when you spend a ton of time on the machine
- so much usability in such a little package - great for use anywhere
- uninstalling and installing programs: drag n’ drop

the only thing that i need is a 23" (apple) monitor so that i have a little more real-estate while at home.

CONS:
- more programs are made for pc's but as with any problem, you throw enough $ at the problem (virtual pc) you can do anything you want
- more expensive (than an "equivalent" pc)
- 12” has been getting me down so I just hook up my crt and things become better

WHO ITS FOR
Someone who is looking for portability, novice – advanced user, who is willing to learn to use a slightly different system (if switching from using a PC) in order to enjoy the previous list of PRO’s...