i'm not sure if they've sorted out the problem with the new core 2 duo MBP but my core duo MBP zaps me all the time when it's plugged in. this didn't happen when i bought it and i really enjoyed it for like 2 months. but i guess the novelty has worn off now and i gotta admit, it's not a very well built laptop. i mean, notebook. you can't really put it on your lap, it's too darn hot. my dad has the same MBP as mine and its superdrive is not working anymore. well, just something to keep in mind.

you might want to take a look at this too: http://www.appledefects.com/wiki/index.php?title=MacBook_Pro

cheers.

by saying that the MBP is plagued with problems i guess it's obvious that my thought is no. go with the Mac Pro. just my 2 cents.