Go for the iMac. It is perfect for everything that you want to do. It will last you for a long time, and you gain the bonus of an LCD. You can get the Superdrive model with speakers for 1899! Yea, towers are nice, and everything, but you don't need it. Look, I am an Network Administrator, and I spend 10 hours every day on computers. Now, my iBook 600 and iMac 600 (both G3's mind you) are more than capable of doing everything that I need them to do. That being said, the G4 iMac at 800 mhz will be far more than you need . go with it, believe me you will not be disappointed. If you need to PM me your phone number and I will call you and tell you more. Trust me. It is perfect for what you want. Unless you want a sweet deal on my iBook. he.he.
Go for the iMac.
Go for the iMac.