What do you think of your MacBook Air

I'm going to be purchasing a new computer most likey in early 2009. I would like to know if I should consider the MacBook Air?
If those of you who have purchased them could give me some feedback on what your experience has been, I'd appreciate it. Below is a general outline of how I use my computer.
I've been a MacUser since 1986. I currently have an iBook G4 (the one with the 12" screen)running the latest version of Tiger. Portablity is a strong issue with me, but not as much as it once was. I've used an iMac with a 24 inch screen and I have to say I'm tempted. All that screen real estate.
I'm a writer and use my computer primarily for word processing. My main program is Movie Magic Screenwriter 2000. I'm concerned about how this program will run on the MBA. (If anyone has used it on a MBA please chime in.) I also use MS Word, Google Docs, Quiken, iPhoto and iWeb a lot.
I have a huge iTunes library and I store all my music, photos, and video on an external hard drive. The hard drive on my iBook is 30gig. My externals are a LaCie 350gig firewire and a WD 350gig USB, which I will be returning shortly as it does not function properly with my Mac. I will be doing more image processing in the future.
I read my news and do a lot of reseach on the internet via a high-speed wireless connection.
I never upgrade my laptops. I buy what I can afford, add memory right away, keep it for five years and then replace it. I only use a laptop.
Lastly, I'm not rich. Do you think it's worth the extra money to purchase the MBA or should I stick with a MacBook Pro. Or is there something new around the corner?

I have, at one point or another, had every major laptop; Toshiba's Porteges, IBM (Lenovo) Thinkpads, Sony Vaios and Macbook Pros of various generations.
While there are clear limitations to the Air, it is by far my favorite light-weight laptop I have ever owned. In fact, it is at Apple repair right now (a problem with the track pad) and I am back to my Macbook Pros and my 3Lb Sony Vaio. The Macbook Pros feel like tanks compared to the Air and I remeber how much I hated the small screen and keyboard of the highly rated Vaio. I really, really miss my Air and that is a true sign that, for me, Apple created an indispensable little computer.
A couple of thoughts on the stated cons; do not let the lack of ports and DVD drive turn you away. The one USB port is just fine for 99% of what you will likely do with the machine and unless you want to play DVDs (instead of downloaded content), this is such a non-issue.
The only often stated con that I have learned to deal with is the non-replaceable battery. But I am consistently getting 4+ hours of battery life and most of my longer flights have empower ports.
The other cons that do not get a lot of play are (1) the lack of built in mobile data and (2) the relatively small hard drive. For now, I am relegated to a USB data card. I would hope as Apple launches the 3G iPhone, we will see that chip set integrate into the next gen air. I am sure we will also see higher capacity drives.
These cons are outweighed by the large screen, great keyboard and multi-touch trackpad.
All in all, if you need a light weight computer that you will take everywhere, the Air is one terrific machine.

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