Powerbook 1.67 vs the Intel books and minis

My first impulse would be to bag my wonderful Powerbook that I got last July and replace it with the Macbook Pro when the dust has settled and all the mac Pro apps are running smoothly (which may already be the case- I've been out of the loop for a couple of months).
So my question is would I be in better shape, as a home recordist, getting a new Intel Mini for 799 than I would with my Powerbook? In other words if I don't want to spend 2+K, is the Mini an improvement over my current gear?

As far as power goes, I don't see how even the mini would not be more powerfull. However, the one issue that I've noticed with my MBP is software compatibility.
I currently have Logic Pro with Stylus RMX. I have to wait for Native Instruments, as well as other companies, to release universal binaries of their plugins before I even consider their offerings.
This limitation actually benefits me since I can't purchase more software for the time being. Instead, I see it as a good oportunity dive head first into Logic and master the basics before I move on to other things. This is only my 2 cents of course.
JV

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