Gives "Bullet Proof" a whole new meaning

I've been saying it all along. Had I bought a Dell Inspiron or a Toshiba four years ago, I would have long ago replaced my primary machine - my 12" PowerBook G4.

An article over on Engadget supports my claim:

"A mugging victim in Brazil avoided a trip to the ER thanks to his trusty bodyguard, a seemingly bulletproof MBP. According to the image holder (who isn't the victim or MBP owner), the lappy continues to function, although it isn't clear to what extent."

MacBook Pro takes Bullet like a Champ - Engadget

Now I can't say that I've thrown my PowerBook in the line of fire, so to speak, but it has had its fair share of bumps and tumbles. the dents in its aluminum casing are there to tell the tale. This machine owes me nothing - it has been nothing short of fantastic.

Which leads me to problem - there's no obvious upgrade path from my 12" PowerBook - many other 12" PowerBook users are complaining of the same thing. The MacBook isn't exactly a pro-sumer model, and the MacBook Pros are simply too big to be considered a 'lightweight portable.'

Fortunately there are some rumors in the pipe of Apple working on an ultra-portable model. I for one have my fingers crossed...

-Jameson