As a hard core web developer (who likes to visit local coffeeshops and travel), I had similar needs: loads of RAM, lots of pixels, big battery, etc. I ended up

As a hard core web developer (who likes to visit local coffeeshops and travel), I had similar needs: loads of RAM, lots of pixels, big battery, etc. I ended up getting a 17" MBP. Love it. The super high resolution variation, 1920x1200. The resolution is great for coding/development. The battery is good enough that I normally head out for coffeeshops without the charger. The weight made my really nervous, my first "real" laptop was heavy and I swore never to get a big laptop again. This laptop isn't bad, I slide it into my laptop backpack and hop around town without a problem. Spend some time down at a local Apple store. That helped me finally seal the deal.