Hehe, I didn't think I'd manage to convert you (or the countless others still happily using tables).
At the end of the day, the most important factors in making a decision on whether to use CSS for layout or to go with HTML are money and time. If you will find it easier and cheaper to use HTML, then do that. If that's what you're used to and you don't have time to get to grips with something new, then best stick with HTML. If a client wants HTML and won't change their mind, use HTML - better than not being paid to work. There's a lot of factors - I just think compatibility should never be one that's used to argue in favour of pure HTML designs
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