The Pro's seem to be a bit neglected on the hardware side right now. I expect a big MP and ACD update in the coming months (coincide with Leopard release?)...
This is a personal WANT, not a need (or a GET, unfortunately 😛). For a lot of Final Cut work, this *IS* a need; seriously, ask a pro - £12,000 really isn't a lot of cash, when you are working on a project worth 100K or 1M, for a big studio. Think small, and you will remain small; pay peanuts, and hire monkeys!. hehe.