Well, after much time staring at the Apple website I have finally decided to make up my mind. I’ve taken the plunge and ordered a new 12 inch iBook. Now I’m sure I am opening myself to the "you should have got a PowerBook!" or even now, a MacBookPro comments.
Well, yes, except for a few things, I could not buy a product called a MacBookPro and be taken seriously. Second, for the type of use, or more appropriate wording; abuse, the machine would get the iBook was a much better choice than the PowerBook.
The final decision was on the size and to be honest, this was simple, look at the specs, there is not that big a difference compared to the price.
The order has been placed. Now I just have to sit and wait.