I agree with speedfreak, G4 iBooks are a great deal. But, if I was buying a laptop tomorrow it would be the 12" powerbook with superdrive..small formfactor, good processor speed and beautiful styling. I own a 15" powerbook and I tend to bring it to college and work almost everyday. It is showing the wear and tear now, paint coming off in places, the odd small ding in the cover and wear at the corners in particular. A 12" would be lighter and easier to lug around. Simple guideline really: if you need to lug it around get iBook or 12" powerbook, if you need horsepower get 15" or 17" powerbook.