Oh you tempt me, Tony. The impulsive side of me is screaming "take it! take it!" but it's really not the machine I'm looking for.

I hear you about resolution. If this were going to be my primary machine then resolution would be a top consideration. In fact, one of the reasons I never seriously considered a 15" PowerBook is because it isn't high enough resolution. My Windows laptop has a 15.4" 1680x1050 screen. I have found this to be an ideal laptop screen. I think it's a waste to pay the price in size and power usage of a 15" screen and only get 1280x854.

So if I get a Mac now it will be as a second machine I can take to the coffee shop and that sort of thing. Basically, a little toy and you guys tell me the iBook is better suited for that. Now... if Apple comes out with the rumoured 1920x1200 17" PowerBook then I may be tempted to make the switch for real.