Disappointed in the latest update of the aluminum laptops, I’m still recommending the white bottom-of-the-line as the “best buy”.

It’s now been updated, too. 10hr battery life is sweet.

Apple MacBook – $999

For casual users the iPad might be the better buy. It’s outselling the Apple laptops in the USA.

The iPad has problems, still, a first generation product. It’s difficult, for example, to get photos from your camera into the iPad.

Update: the MacWorld review