I'm debating between the 15" and 17" MacBook Pro. Any suggestions?

It appears that is up to me to pick up the mantel and defend the 17" MBP (As an owner of two of them).
Yes it is heavier that the 15" model, and by an enormous 16 ounces! Not a day goes by that I contemplate acquiring a fork lift to move that obese beast.
Oh that 17' screen, the Cinemascope of laptops. The extra space adds to the efficiency of use and has an edge when viewing DVDs or when converted to a HD TV. (I will grudgingly acknowledge eww's recommendation to check out the high resolution properties prior to purchase)
It has a express card slot that allows for eSata connections (No mere SD card slot). Most useful when one has to transfer large file to and from external drives. In addition it has three USB ports rather than just two (I probably should not let it be known that I have yet to use all of the simultaneously).
Off my soap box.
Is it worth an extra $300? That becomes an individual choice. Either way the final decision is going to be a good one.
Ciao.

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