Panasonic R-7 is... (Score 1)

Far more durable than a Macbook Pro and you can run Leopard on it, just like any Intel machine. Apple hardware is overpriced, NOT durable (in comparison to a computer that can withstand tons of shock and being dropped without any problem), and a bad history of having the public do QA (c.f. the first Macbook's having a 20% failure rate; the first iPods fairing even worse) on the first releases of their products. 5% of MB Pro's still ship with major defects (case warping; display failure; etc. within 90 days of purchase) and Apple Care are very persistent in denying the existence of such problems by attributing them to "accidental damage" and silently fixing the problem in the following releases of their product lines. In fact, I was accused of having sat on my computer by a Mac Genius when the case on my MB Pro warped from overheating. In such circumstances, your best best is to file a BBB complaint as you are immediately thrown to the head of the pile for Apple Executive Relations, as opposed to dealing with the Apple Care fucks who are heartless and cold. They claim to have zero files for case warping on MB Pro's, even though tons of users have reported the defect with the product, and will persist in denying your warranty claim. My recommendation would be to buy a MB Pro following the latest product revision, if you decide to go down that route. A Panasonic R-7 is more than 2 pounds lighter, has more battery life and is far more durable. I don't see any point in buying Apple hardware if you can buy a computer that you can throw against a wall without any damage for the same price.