On Apr 1, 2008, at 3:33 PM, nk wrote: > > Yes, I do mean an external FW drive...should have mentioned that! > > Takes an otherwise hamstrung computer and puts it more on par with > a "pro" machine, and I am here to tell you, it PERFORMS. > > After running X bench about 10 times, I was averaging 55, which is > approximately 1/2 the numerical score turned in by Dual-processor > 2.5Ghz G5s, which, as we all know, cost much more, take more juice, > and are much louder, heavier and bigger. > > Not a bad showing for the single-processor G4 Mini, I'd say... I'm thinking a Mini would suit me fine. As long as you don't think your monitor looks like crap or lags, or whatever else might indicate low-end video performance.. sounds good to me!