How Good is MBP 1.83 I just ordered mine

Hi guys I just ordered my MBP 1.83. I just wont to know your impressions good and bad.
Mine is going to be with me in a month I hope I ship time will improve as I dont know if I can wait that long.
Thank you
Pedja

Thanks for your reply JPADILL. I think that MBP 1.83 is fast enough. I already have G5 tower 2.5 so I will use MBP when I travel. I got my crucial 1GB memory upgrade yesterday another month to wait for MBP.
Thanks again JPADILL for your impressions.
Pedja

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