When will the new 12" Macbook Pro / Powerbook arrive?

Hi everyone,
Well, it seems that I have finally decided to get an Apple. Tough decision...I'm hoping it won't be a hard transition.
I was looking at the Powerbook G4 12". However, the new Macbook just arrived, and I'm worried the 12" is not too far behind.
When do you think it will arrive?
Is it worth waiting for, regardless of timing?
Also, are there any websites or books, etc, that facilitate the transition to Mac from a Windows environment?
Thanks !!

You're welcome cutnedge!
Yeah, it does takes a lil' time for the conversion. So much so that i'm used to this baby of mine and i had a lil' confusion when i used other Windows laptop. Weird huh..?
It's good that you'll wait for the revise version. Well, i have no idea if they are coming up with Macbook in smaller inch which i doubt. If yes, that might not be this soon (as in this year but maybe next or later)
Before this, i was cracking my head between PB 12" and iBook 12". Finally, i have a deep thought and decided PB is the one for me. Then again, being indecisive about the size of it (12" or 15"?). And because the outlook is the next i'm concern after performance and storage wise; i chose PB 12" as both the size works the same functions, however the price of this two size differs in 2grand. The thing is, i'm happy with my PB 12" and am lovin' it each day. So, do a survey and make a wise choice before hand okay..
G'day =)
M xxx

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