Well I spoke with the Mac folks at the Mac store. The 17 iMac Flat Panel is a bit backordered. They may get some tomorrow/today (Thursday), but we’ll see.
I am pretty sure I am sold on the thing. I played more with it today and read a another article on how happy a previous Linux user is with OS X.
I still also like the iBooks, but the desktop will be a better thing.
Anywho..tired now..write tomorrow/today (especially if the Mac folks call me !)
see ya