With all the latest hype around the Mac mini, I read a lot about about Apple’s products and considered getting their latest offspring. (un-)Fortunately I couldn’t get my hands on one of those little devices. After long and pretty exhausting discussions (errr, sure..) with a friend I changed my mind and decided to get the PowerBook G4 12:

• Portability. Sure, you can cary around the Mac mini as well, but that isn’t that much fun if you also have to pack in TFT, input devices, speakers and find yourself searching for power outlets in the strangest places.
• Power. The Powerbook has a slightly faster CPU, 512MB RAM by default and a GF FX go5200 with 64MB VRAM.
• Connectivity. It shipps with Airport Extreme and Bluetooth out-of-the-box.
• Design. I took a look at it at a local dealer today. I looks as good as the mini. At least.

Of course, it’s still 1489€ for the smallest PowerBook against 869€ for the mini in the desired configuration, but hey, at least I didn’t go for the PB12′s bigger brothers..

Delivery is scheduled for March, 11th.. we’ll see about that one.

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