I just called into the Apple Store in Valley Fair, San Jose on the way home from work tonight and they actually had 17 inchers in stock, so I picked one up. So, I guess this means that the supply situation is pretty good now. Oh, and this is very non-PC. so don't read any further if you're easily offended: there's a very cute Bulgarian chick who works in the Valley Fair Apple Store (not that this influenced my buying decision in any way), Paul --