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[Jim is Jim]

KCMW: good points, but doesn't really get to my issues... I have a perfectly fine desktop and monitor, but I hate having to sit in what used to be my fine home office, but ever since accepting a "real job" (as my wife calls it) last year, that room is now part guest room, part storage, and a corner desk with computer, router, airport, laser printer, along with some filing cabinets... gets hot quickly in there and not even enough room to swivel the desk chair... I use it when I have to for specific functions, but much prefer lounging somewhere (poolside, bed, couch, etc.) when just doing internet or other light work -- hence leaning toward a minimal macbook.

But if the screen is significantly better on a MBP (not that I have any real issues with the iWife's macbook screen), that along with the superior video, etc. might make a 15" MBP justifiable since it would mean less time in the tiny room.

FWIW: my backup stratigery includes using/rotating 3 external FW 800/USB 2 drives -- have only used the USB connection once while traveling and much prefer the FW800 for backups...

Jim