O 12'' PowerBook, where art thou?

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I miss my 12'' PowerBook...

I used to lug that thing around as if it were a pacemaker; I could not function normally without it. It was my library, journal, assistant, and keeper of my dark (well... not so dark) secrets. When it was ripped away from me, I had to find a replacement, pronto. Well... it was around the time when Apple has decided 12'' PowerBooks were passé and robbed the avid Mac enthusiasts of a truly portable and stylish laptop. I had no choice but to take the smallest laptop available. I happily forced that thing into my leather bag meant for my 12'' PowerBook and lugged it around for some time... but small difference in weight and size made enough difference over time... enough for me to start leaving it behind. Pretty soon, I stopped carrying it all together.

I refuse to purchase a Windows machine, so I will have to patiently wait until compact and portable laptops are back in Apple's fashion. Until then, I will have to make-do with my primitive blogging tool. I think some of you might have heard it. It's called the "pen and paper." I know. Archaic. But it is more portable than a 2.31 kg (5.1 lbs) and somewhat old-world-chic...

I know I shouldn't, but I am SERIOUSLY contemplating rummaging through secondhand stores for a 12'' PowerBook...