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Old 7th Aug 2009, 15:28
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Just giving my old Mac Mini to a nephew (teenager) so he can write iPhone programmes. (he's the only one where the geek genes seem to descended) and am including the software and disks already on it.

Working from the basis that I already have a Macbook Pro, Macbook Air and a Time Capsule, what do you think I should get myself as a replacement in hardware and software?

I have the monitor and wireless mouse/keyboard from the Mini (he has a monitor and I providing the original cable mighty mouse/keyboard), so could possibly get one of the new Minis. I like the size and price, but it isn't terribly fast or expandable; the iMac looks not much better in speed and the Mac Pro seems a bit OTT.

Recommendations?

As far as software goes I have lost the copy of Leopard I bought so will be buying Snow Leopard when it comes out in September; have already bought Office 2008 and Toast 10 Pro and, through the education programme, will be getting a copy of Adobe CS4 Design Premium in September as well

Any recommendations for any other useful programmes?
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