If you read it, this thread, I had some really bad experiences with the Apple Store employees, I still am 100% satisfied with my first gen iPhone, and will most likely buy the new iPhone later this year.
My MacBook Pro, is going strong, besides the dead optical drive.
The $700 Asus laptop, with the stable Windows 7 OS, is my favorite computer, of the 4 I own.
Comparing the MacBook Pro 15.4 inch to the Asus 15 inch laptop.
Asus is quite a bit lighter, it does not run as hot as the MacBook, that thing feels like a heating pad on my lap.
The MacBook picks up dings and scratches like an aluminum can, I should have bought the plastic shell cover, like I did with my iPhone.
The MacBook battery last about 90 minutes, now. The Asus last 7 + hours with heavy use.
For awhile I would mix them up, because the Asus touch pad and Windows 7 OS both have two finger scrolling on the touch pad. The Windows 7 OS, is the best OS Windows has ever had, I've got no complaints.
Last comparison, costs, $700 vs $2000.
I would rather take the Asus on a trip. Lighter, great battery life, the plastic case does not ding or scratch.
Oh, and also the wireless software is a breeze to use in public, too.