I'd get the base MBP because it is the most bang for the buck. With a student discount, and upgrading to equal specs, the white MB is only $60 cheaper. $60 is certainly worth it for the aluminum case, SD slot, backlit keyboard, and being more upgradable. However, the 70GB and a quarter of a GHz is not worth the $300 premium of the high end 13" MBP. Now, I am interested in what an update to the MBA will produce. For now though, I am considering the base 13" MBP the one that I will buy soon.