I am in a similar boat. I think both the extra $$$ for nano texture and limiting that option to the higher margin SKUs will be arguments in favor of Apple giving us that option. Like in the iMac. There are customers who are willing to pay a premium for the extra portability and if Apple doesn’t have to include the better screen, ports, speakers and fan and still charge a similar price then why not?
That's a good point. I also notice that the MBP deals eventually seen at Best Buy, B&H, etc never seem to include the nano-texture, which makes it more likely for me to just pull the trigger at launch instead of wait a few months. I'm sure Apple would prefer me to just pay full boat retail as soon as it's released.