These really are just portable desktops. It is still alot easier to carry one of these around then a desktop and 20" monitor. I doubt any1 will even use the battery on these things.
All the new stuff coming out is by intel and will be available to the macbook and pro. Both should be in the systems by some time next year but if you want a new laptop now, go out and buy one.
I am reading alot about the new chipset. It will have better integrated graphics, the new wireless, 'n' i belive, and will be meant for merom, with support for 800fsb and other things. This is expected in late summer in sum cases or I am...