> But if you have to be up-to-date with software or > need actual peripherie (does this expression > exist in english for what I mean?), than you have > to get newer tech, unfortunately. > > > A very severe mistake of Apple is not to offer a mid-size power-machine. > In former times there were TOP PPC 9600 and medium 8600 and low 7600 f.e. > > There's a large distance between the Mac pro-line and the next offer. Exactly...there is no compact upgradeable desktop. Mini is way too small than it needs to be really. :) Making the mini three times as tall so you can easily upgrade the 3.5" hard drive and the graphics card if you want would make it almost perfect. I guess it would be like having a new Cube. :)