12" Powerbook or a MacBook Pro?

Currently use: Desktop PM Dual Core 2 ghz w/4.5 gb ram + 256 video, very dependent on adobe cs2.
Looking to get a dependable laptop within a month with no serious issues or boring lag. Is the 12" PB for me? I can use an Edu. discount. You always read about numerous problems in the forums so I want to get a feasible scoop on the 12" PB. Mainly plan on using AI, PSD, PDF, Mail, Wireless - Safari + Firefox, MS Office, that's it really.
Wouldn't prefer to get the MBP because it's the first run and I assume plenty of issues will float on through, nevermind the forced use of Rosetta to get certain apps going.
Thoughts? Thanks!

I will try to answer these questions for ya. From the other post, the one that I struggle with to have enough desktop space without the extra display is Final Cut. You need more space to work with that to be efficient.
1) Can a non Apple LCD screen be used optimally with a PB? Or do I lose performance? Yes! I do and I don't loose any performance at all!
2) Apple says that the 12" PB can be used with a 23" screen at the very most. What would happen if a 24" screen is used?I would guess that the color would be bad and the refresh rate would be slow
3) If a non Apple LCD is used, which brands have the best result, and the most compatibility? I personally use a Dell 20.1". It is the same exact LCD as used in the Apple, but the footprint is a little bigger and you don't get the pretty aluminum bezel. You do however get 4 USB ports on the display and an option to hook up more than one screen. It has hook ups for VGA, S-Video, DVI and something else I don't recall right now.
4) Is there any technology other than LCD that could be used with a Mac, and have good reliability and results? Not that I know of.
5) If a wireless keyboard/mouse set-up is used, should it be Apple to maximize performance, and reduce glitches, etc? I personally use the Apple Bluetooth ones b/c I like the idea of not having a dongle sticking out of my computer. The operate well, but if I were to do it all over again I think I would go with Logitec's new keyborad and mouse that are made for Macs. You can find it in froogle.com by searching for "Logitech S 530."
I hope this has all been helpful!
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