When Apple introduced the PowerBook  “Pismo” with a 500MHz G3 in 2001 (Thats like 8 years ago), the laptop impressed many people. However, the high price tag of $3495 turned many off. Today though, the computer is more popular then ever and people are finally taking advantage of it’s great features.

• When introduced, the 500MHz PowerBook came with a nifty little function. This model came with a swappable drive bay that allowed you to remove the standard DVD drive and replace it with an additional battery. This dual battery set up provides up to ten hours of continuous run time!
• Other features include: Dual Firewire 400 ports, a 14.1″  display, support for up to 1GB RAM, and support for Apple’s Airport technology

If you are looking for a portable solution with amazing style, and decent price tag, you may want to look into investing in one. Today you can by them with upgraded DVD burners and 250GB HDs for around $400.

They pack enough power for doing common stuff like web surfing, blogging, and watching DVDs without a hitch.