But fear not: while the new PowerBook's chassis is unchanged, under that black polycarbonate skin is a totally new logic board that gives this portable more in common with Apple's supercomputing G4 desktop machines than last year's PowerBook.

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In the negative hoopla surrounding Apple these days, it is a common lament that Apple is no longer innovating.

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As is common for senior Apple execs these are not options or direct stock awards but restricted stock.

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