Reviews Written by Brad

What a neat computer....

Pros: Small and light, good battery life, definitley cool with aluminum case

Cons: Software not as plenty...but whats included actually works great!

Hello there, this review is on the 12" Apple powerbook G4, and this is my first Apple computer. The reasons I wanted to switch are as follows: Security from internet viruses, and multimedia applications.
One startling thing I found out about Apples are that they are not affected by viruses, if fact I could not find over about 2 viruses out there that might affect it. And it isnt due to the fact that there isnt anyone writing them, there are viruses for Linux and the other off-brand OS's. I guess I didnt like installing the weekly (sometimes daily) MIcrosoft Internet Explorere Security update and patches. After the worm viruses of late, I decided it was time to switch.
The software package included is excellent, Apple calls it the iLife. The photo, video, and DVD burning (this computer has a DVD-R drive as well) programs are well integrated, and actually work without fail, which is something I had problems with the compatibility of the Windows products with my last PC.
The OS X operating system is very fluid, hasnt crashed, and is very intuitive to use. For not knowing the nuances of an apple, I have caught on very quickly.
This computer weighs about 4 1/2 pounds, much lighter than the 7 lbs I had with my Toshiba Satellite. It is 1" thick, and the aluminum case is really stylish, plus the DVD burner is quite an achievement in a computer this small, and for 1700 odd dollars. ...