The new MacBook is cool, but the PowerBook Duo was cooler (2015)
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- PowerBook Duo was Apple's original superlight laptop, small and capable but heavy and slow by modern standards.
- Its key feature was the ability to dock into a Duo Dock, transforming it into a desktop system with extra ports, storage, and features.
- The Duo Dock ejected the laptop like a floppy disk, complete with a manual eject button.
- The concept was a desktop machine that let you take essential bits with you, though it was a compromise due to technology limitations.
- The author feels nostalgic about the Duo despite flaws like a spongy keyboard, screen wobble, and uneven gaps.
- Nice touches include swing-down feet covering ports and a power brick with a battery charger.
- The author wishes for a modern reinvention with Thunderbolt, Fusion Drive, and Retina display.