MacBook Pro - one step forward, two steps back?

I'm pleased as punch about the new MacBook Pro, with a few glaring exceptions. The speed is amazing. The MagSafe power connector is a godsend. The screen is gorgeous. The built-in iSight is sweet and the slightly thinner form factor is a nice touch. But why drop the analog modem from a road warrior's mainstay machine? And why can't we get these suckers under 5lbs yet? And where the heck is the significantly improved battery life? Furthermore, snubbing FireWire by including only a single FireWire 400 port is a mistake in my book. USB 2 is all fine and dandy, but for video Firewire still rules. I have only mixed feelings about the new ExpressCard/34 slot. I keep wondering how long it will take for all the PCMCIA card manufacturers, including the EVDO card makers to adapt.

All that being said, the speed of this puppy might finally sway me to give up my 12-inch Powerbook. Granted, I'd really really prefer it if the MacBook would lose a pound or two, but since I need to lose a few pounds, myself, I guess I shouldn't judge!