Replace powerbook G4, 1.5GHz, 15inch with Macbook 2.0 GHz?

Hi folks,
I'm actually thinking to replace my powerbook G4, 1.5ghz, 15inch,1GB Ram with a macbook 2.0ghz, 1GB Ram. Do you guys think it's a good idea? I don't mind the smaller screen and the less luxury enclosure. What about the difference in performance between the two? And yes, I don't have the money for a macbook pro.
Powerbook G4, 1.5Ghz, 15inch Mac OS X (10.4.6)

I'm using a Macbook right now and I've upgraded from a Powerbook G4 15". I was initially concerned about two things: 1) Display resolution and 2) My ability to use an external monitor.
I have not been disappointed. The Macbook's resolution is very nearly as good as the Powerbook's was, but the screen is so much brighter and clearer that there is simply no contest. Moreover, this Macbook now lets me run an external display with a separate desktop area, which is something I loved about my older Powerbook and was lacking in the iBooks, the predecessor to the Macbook.
I feel the keyboard was better on the Powerbook, but I've adapted well to the Macbook's keyboard and am no longer bothered by it.
Performance wise, there is simply no contest. You will be BLOWN AWAY by the performance you get from a Macbook. But do yourself a favor - you MUST upgrade the RAM beyond the stock 512MB... 1 Gig is the minimum. I'm running 2 Gig and this is easily the fastest computer (desktop or laptop) I've ever owned.
Oh, and I bought the cheapest Macbook at $1099. Add $168 for the 2Gig of memory and you've got one powerful machine.
I'm in love.
Macbook 1.83 Ghz - 2 Gig RAM Mac OS X (10.4.6)

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