I have a first revision Macbook Pro 2.0 GHz Core Duo (with the 256MB vide card and 1 gig of ram) that I bought last May and I really like it. I'll be honest, I use Windows in it a lot more than I use OS X, but OS X is still really nice, except I get the occassional kernel panic for no real reason. I just ordered another gig of ram and I can't wait because the machine is already really fast and can play every game I have. I would honestly recommend a 15" over the 17" and just get a nice LCD display like willravel said. Then you have the large screen and portability.
The only problem I have had is the whining noise when in OS X, it starts to get pretty annoying, but that is a problem the older non Core 2's have and won't be a problem with a new one.
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