Basically, the vast majority of sites these days are positioned centrally within the browser window. Relatively few are full-screen (liquid) or left-aligned / fixed-size, compared to a few years ago.
Why a central layout is good
This "2.0" style is simple, bold and honest. Sites that sit straight front & center feel more simple, bold and honest.
Also, because we're being more economical with our pixels (and content), we're not as pressurised to cram as much information as possible above the waterline/fold.
We're using less to say more, so we can be a bit more free and easy with the amount of space used, and pad out our content with lots of lovely white space.
When & how to use a central layout
I'd say, position your site centrally unless there's a really good reason not to.
You may be wanting to get more creative with the space, or get as much information on-screen as possible (for example with a web app).
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