I think trimming the line makes perfect sense. I remember when Apple came out with the 14" iBook and the 12 and 17" PowerBooks I was thinking they have too many models. Remember the number of models Apple had before Jobs came back ? And shortly after ? If you have too many different models the customer gets confused, and it's much more expensive to maintain the product line. I like Apple's simplicity and clarity in their current laptop line.

BTW I wish I did not get a MacBook Pro a month ago, because then I could get a MacBook now ! Hmm. Maybe I'll sell my Pro.