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Strengths: Very fast, intuitive and easy to use. Beautiful sleek design.
Weaknesses: It's pricey and doesn't come with any really practical software.
Summary: I've used both Macs and PCs for about 18 years. But for most of those years, I've always had a PC at home (be it a desktop or laptop). I now work in publishing and was told that I would need to get a Mac because it performs better with graphic elements than a PC. I opted for the powerbook because it took up less room than a desktop model (and I live in a small apartment), and it was just as powerful.
The Powerbook works like a dream. I haven't had any problems with it yet -- no viruses, no need to end task out of programs (as I had to do often with windows programs). The Apple store is also helpful with their walk-in help desk (although you may have to pay for some services). They also offer workshops -- some of which are free.
What I didn't really like about it -- reasons that I always bought a PC instead -- was that it came with very little pratical programs. It had Garage Band, which is neat, but pretty much useless to me. I would have prefered a better word processor than text edit, which is very rudimentary, I think. All the other programs I need I had to buy separately, such as PhotoShop, etc.
Bottom line, if you are going to be working with a lot of graphical elements, this is probably the best choice. You can also get upgrades (faster processor, better graphics card), but it will cost more. If you want a computer to use for mostly word processing, maybe some type of photo editing with family photos, then go with a PC. Most PCs work just as well, cost a lot less and there are more newly developed programs work with PCs before Macs (an example is Google Earth -- it's very cool and I'd love to be able to use it on my Powerbook. Right now I can only use it on my PC at work).
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