I really appreciate everyone's input on the 15/17 inch decision. But you haven't helped me much at all -- I just have additional reasons in the benefit column of each machine! LOL It may come down to what's readily available ... I'm still leaning slightly more toward the 15 inch, and I discovered Saturday that my local dealer has the 15 inch in stock (currently has my name on it) and I can pick it up Thursday when I get home from my current trip, whereas the 17 inch is not in stock and I'd have to wait at least a week. Since I'm leaning toward the 15 anyway, that's probably the way I'll go. Thanks again, everyone. Bob