Mac Mini-Probably the best Mac I've owned

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RAMd®d wrote:
And a significant improvement in the mini's graphics is the only think I can think of that would make me resign my new refurb to second chair.

Yeah, but sadly will prob never happen.

Ive got a 2010 27" iMac w/ 2.93 i7, 24GB Ram and 1GB Radeon 5750. Im pushing some heavy graphics fairly regularly so Im probably using the i7 and Radeon.

I think a mini could be a suitable replacement -- but I would need buy a 27" screen... I woluld prefer a Dell 2713, $700. new mini with 2.6 i7 $850 (refurb). + $200 for 16 GB ram... $1800 and still a discrete GPU.
vs
Refurb 2012 27" iMac with 3.4 i7, 1GB Nvida 675MX + $150 24 Gb ram... $1900

For me, (since my needs arent the same as others) the extra $100 is way worth it.