For raw processor power and general speeds, the MBPro definitely kicks the hell out of the PowerBook G4. The only disadvantage is the unoptimised Adobe apps which should be optimised by next year (according to Adobe).

That's a viable suggestion, but defeats the purpose of using the Mac platform. The reason why Macs are strong in publishing? Font technology (ligatures, etc), colour management, etc. No doubt Adobe CS (and CS 2) will run faster in the Windows environment, but the fact is that the Mac OS is still far superior where publishing is concerned.

So running BootCamp and Windows is not an option. The only reason I'd want to have Windows running on my future MBP is because of games. Running at native, optimised speeds is very compelling.

It's a smart, strategic move Apple. Just need the software sorted out. Platform migration is a big thing. Takes time. Even a monolith like Adobe needs time to optimise/rewrite code.

That's quite true vandetta. Apple has traditionally held its value very well. In general, even with the Intel chip, Apple hardware still holds its value better as compared to PC counterparts due to its strong brand and also design.

Heh. Your pockets better be deep if you want to be the fastest, latest, biggest, greatest. It's worse than modding a car.