I have had the MBP since the 1st day it was available. I love it but your paying a lot for the metal case and keyboard.

If the size of the screen is important would be the only reason why I would tell someone to get the pro. I have the 15 inch and it is much larger then the screen on the macbook... even though its only an inch bigger?

The 17 inch is great if you can find a laptop case to fit it!

I run XP in a window rather then doing the duel boot thing. It runs GREAT. You do need to stuff it with RAM if you do. I would suggest you not buy RAM from Apple when you get it. You can alway add it later and much cheaper from 3rd parties.

That said.. i love my MBP... but I didn't like the 2500 price tag! I do think there is some WOW factor thought with the MBP when you pull it out on the plane or at Starbucks... it might be people uttering "he sure does waste his money".... <G>