[[ I will do many things with my i7, Adobe photoshop , video editing, making music, pro logic, eye tv, and many other things on a daily basis and not only that I would want to be ready for any future things I will get into and also be prepared, there fore I asked not only for today use but also future usage of this computer. Thank you for all who replied much appreciated ]]
I have the 2.6ghz i7 version of the Mini.
I would NOT buy a new one in this configuration if I needed to buy another NOW.
Instead, I would keep a very close eye on the Apple-refurbished Mini's, and try to pick up the 2.3ghz i7 instead. It would probably save me $200+.
Otherwise, if I could afford to "hold out" a while longer, I'd wait for the release of the 2014 Mini. That's hoping that there -IS- going to be a 2014 release...