12-inch PowerBook G4 If my first encounter with Apple's current generation of hardware had been with the 12-inch PowerBook G4 notebook, I would not have switched client platforms. The 12-inch PowerBook is a well-designed and moderately priced alternative to mid-range (sub-$2,000) PC portables. It has several innovations that I hope will become standard-issue in all business notebooks, like built-in Bluetooth, a 12-inch PowerBook G4If my first encounter with Apple’s current generation of hardware had been with the 12-inch PowerBook G4 notebook, I would not have switched client platforms. The 12-inch PowerBook is a well-designed and moderately priced alternative to mid-range (sub-$2,000) PC portables. It has several innovations that I hope will become standard-issue in all business notebooks, like built-in Bluetooth, a sturdy chassis, long battery life, an integrated optical drive and a keyboard that makes you want to keep typing all day.Despite many worthwhile parts, this notebook rates average or a bit below. This will undoubtedly come as a surprise to many. I don’t expect Apple (or any vendor) to hit a home run every time, but after the triumph that is the 15-inch PowerBook G4, lots of people expect consistent hits. Apple can blame itself for setting the bar so high. ——– Technology Industry