I was praying to hard for Apple to refresh the MacBooks with something non-white-plasticky.
First, the $19 upgrade charges on the iPod Touch. Then, the sad truth that Apple rentals only play on the new gen iPods. Then the recent realization that Apple's HD Rentals need a HDTV to played on if you're renting via Apple TV and now the Combo Drive and Apple Remote wonder.
I can see where Apple is going with this.
Taking Stock of the MacBook Updates