Needing a laptop - go with Powerbook G4 or new Duo Processor MacBook Pro?

Hi,
I have a 17" iMac and am needing a laptop for practical reasons. What are the benefits of staying with the powerbook vs going with the new MacBook Pro?
I will be running Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign - as well as digital photography and the Internet. I understand the MBPro has some issues with the Adobe software but they'll probably come out with an update soon...
I'm just looking for advice. Should I stick with the tried and true Powerbook and wait for a further generation MB? I am loving the built in camera on the MB, but will the possible headaches outweigh the good??
Any advice is appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Tracy

I was ready to get a MacBook Pro, until I started reading about the heat/whine/build-quality issues in the MBP forum here. So, I'm holding off until these issues are resolved, hopefully, in the near future.
You may want to look at the 15-in. and 17-in. PB refurbs available in the online Apple Store. Although refurbs can be a crapshoot, my wife and daughter each got a nice 15-inch 1.67gHz DL SD. And, my daughter lucked out with a single 1GB memory stick in hers...a $200 upgrade. (Note: My son and I were not so lucky with our PB refurbs; we got refunds due to screen hash.)
Also, if you go the refurb route, your company/organization my have an affiliated online Apple Store that offers rebates on the PowerBooks...$200 on the 15-inch PB...$250 on the 17-in. model, both 1.67gHz DL SD until May 7.
Bucky
iMac G4 20-inch flat panel   Mac OS X (10.4.5)   Wife's 15-in PowerBook 1.67 DL SD. Wife's 5G 30GB iPod. My 5G 60GB iPod.

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