Lots of us, including "da man" (R.P.) himself and FT as an organization. (There are more cockroaches than people, but that doesn't make them a higher life form.)
I just got a 1.5GHz 17" PB. I've taken its 15" predecessor all over the world, no problems connecting or otherwise, but haven't traveled with the larger one yet. Hopefully the added pound of weight won't be a problem.
BTW, what do you carry yours in? My new one fits nicely into the backpack I travel with, but not into the briefcase-style bag I usually use at work. Did you get an extra-wide briefcase, or what?