This is why I initially struck intel Macbooks off my list of potential replacements. I'd rather use an older 2005 PPC mac, that might have fixable issues, then a system that has serious design flaws. I really like the plastic macbooks and because of my affinity with my Pismo, I did consider getting myself a black macbook. But then i found out about the brittle plastics on the palm rest and the top of the screen. Needless to say, i wasn't impressed and it put me off the idea.

Even looking a the PPC aluminum Powerbooks, most of them had dents or bent edges. I know people says it's easily done, but I've never dropped a single one of my laptops, I've had one flop over when i propped it up on its side, but thats about it.

I think it's fair to say anyone buying a G3 or G4 now can't go expecting blinding performance. I can't speak for G5's as I've never used one, but I'd say we are getting to the point where even G5's are showing their age. I have a perfectly good large 17.5" hp, which is great around the house. But too cumbersome for carrying around with me when I'm out and about, I wanted something portable, that I could take around in a rucksack. I've a fondness for old Macs and always liked the Powerbooks, the 15" would be handy for photoshop with it's large screen.