I think this is totally where the next version of the MBP will go, most likely it will drop the Optical drive, move to a more streamlined form factor LIKE the MBA, but have the supplemental graphics processors, more memory and most likely a dual bay solution, for SSD AND HD combined. Of course, at least 3 USB ports, some form of firewire, mic in, etc. Hopefully, we'll get it sooner rather than later.

The one that shocked me was taking the optical out of the Mac Mini. that puppy was a GREAT HTPC, and was great for netflix streaming, all types of streaming AND DVD playing, not no DVD's allowed.