New keyboard - old keyboard

After having seen the MacBook Air, I've waited - like probably a lot of us - for a revision of the MBP , with multitouch trackpad and probably other improvements. And there it is - with a Penryn CPU, more VRAM, bigger HD and cheaper price at least in Europe - thanks Apple.
Was about to make a purchase until I spotted - what I first thought would be an outdated picture on Apple's website- the MBP is the last and only product in Apples lineup, that is not equipped with the new keyboard.
So I've wandered, whether the new keyboard is reserved for the consumer line of Apple products and the unaltered MBP keyboard is the superior keyboard for the pro line, or whether the MBP keyboard is currently in a transition period and we will see MBP's with the new keyboard within the next weeks/months.
Went to an Apple Store and tried both keyboards side by side. The new keyboard indeed feels more firm and responsive and with the spacing between the keys it looks more tidy.
So I'm waiting again .... ;-/
Any comments from people using both types of keyboards frequently?
Peter

Greetings, Peter! This is probably one of those "personal preferences" subjects. I know that I prefer the "old-style" MBP keyboard. I tried a MacBook Air out for a while and found the "new-style" keyboard to be uncomfortable in my typing style and indeed I really, really did not like the black keys. Unlike many posters, I did not feel the responsiveness and quality in this new keyboard as I do/have in my MBP. Hence, I was so thankful when I saw that Apple did not install the new-style keyboard in the upgraded MBPs! I am indeed awaiting my new 2.6 17" MBP as we speak!

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