IBook 14" to MacBook 13" screen size

I am moving from a 14" iBook to the 13" widescreen MacBook. How do the two compare? Does the widescreen make up for the smaller overall screen size. I don't want to downgrade on size, as the 14" iBook is barely large enough.
The computer is used for basic Word, Excel, Internet, email, but lots of screens open at the same time.
Will it be OK???
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I made th exact same upgrade and initially shared your concerns, however I can say confidently that they were wholely un-founded. The higher resolution screen of the macbook provides more screen space in a smaller area than did the ibook. The biggest difference for me was the brightness though, soo much brighter than the ibook; I hardly ever turn it up past half way!
The other posters are correct about expose though, I find i an invaluable tool. I also make use of virtuedesktops:
http://virtuedesktops.info/
It works perfectly to give you more useable screen area.

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