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They used to make a 12" PowerBook that is still regarded as one of the best form factors Apple ever made. I doubt they'll start that again, though, or trend an
by sspencer 18y ago
They used to make a 12" PowerBook that is still regarded as one of the best form factors Apple ever made. I doubt they'll start that again, though, or trend any smaller because as the article mentions, Apple already has too many competing products. In addition to the Macbooks the article lists, I think the other end of the spectrum is the iPod/iPhone. These are essentially tiny netbooks; able to do most of what I would want a netbook for in an even smaller form factor. So I too strongly doubt that Apple will release a netbook.
- alaskamiller 18y agoHis friend was talking about the 12" iBook. The 13.3" Macbook Air is perfect form factor. As an aside, Apple is not going to make any laptops in the 12" factor.
- nickd 18y agoThere was both a 12inch powerbook and ibook. I owned the 12 inch PB, and it was pretty great, but no better than any of the current 13.3 inch models.
- alaskamiller 18y agoYes, but Macbooks and iBooks are both white. Just a point.
- netcan 18y agoI disagree. A netbook is not closer to an iphone then a laptop. I can't see too many carrying a netbook & a laptop. I can see many carying a netbook & an iphone.