Power Computing, the once high-flying Macintosh clone maker recently grounded by Apple, has stopped selling computers altogether and is "on hiatus" until it comes up with a new business plan, according to its founder.

Mr Steve Kahng, chairman and chief executive officer of the Texas company, said it has stopped selling its new, high-end Windows laptops and cleared out remaining inventory of its Mac models.

Power is talking with potential partners in the US and Asia about manufacturing, distribution and investment agreements that will let it produce a new line of Windows-based desktop and portable machines in early 1998, Mr Kahng said.