Well, even without the app store the majority of software I've bought in the last few years has been delivered electronically, which just strengthens the argume

Well, even without the app store the majority of software I've bought in the last few years has been delivered electronically, which just strengthens the argument for getting rid of optical drives. I don't even mind replacing the HD with non-upgradable flash storage provided that there's decent external connectivity (for which neither USB2 nor FW800 qualify).