I have a macbookpro, and I feel it's a huge step up from the macbook. Of course it has it's disadvantages, but I feel a fast microsoft computer will be a much better deal for your money. Macbooks don't really have good video cards, like the pro does, as well as other things. Unless you really like the Leopard user interface, there arent a whole lot of reasons to buy one over a much faster, much cheaper microsoft.