I'd wait for the new Minis to come out and then buy the current Gen one on closeout.![]()
At least Windows 7 isn't a complete piece of shit like Vista was. I actually like my Win 7 laptop.
I have had no issues with Vista and still use it - recording and everything else. I won't be changing to 7 until I have to get a new computer which maybe next year. We use XP at work so for those I can't really say much on that.

looky here: http://www.apple.com/macmini/
The upgrades that would have made my Mini $999 are now standard in the $799 model.![]()
No optical drive? :freak
Still VERY cool. My other criticism is HDMI out only, but I don't expect it will be long before that's common. I think you could use a traditional monitor with the right cable on the Thunderbolt connection if you needed to.