I own multiple macs from B&W to Titanium Powerbooks and g5 towers. I am a little bit worried about this mac mini. I'm afraid it is not a long lasting product kind of the like the cube. I still think the emac at under 800 is a great deal. If you need more step up to the g5 tower. I think after you start adding up the stuff you need it will start adding up. I mean a monitor is going to cost you at least 200.