IMac display or a Samsung external display?

Hi
I am in the market with $1200 to spend on a computer. I was looking at a Mac mini + a Samsung 20 Inch monitor + Apple Keyboard + Logitech Mouse=Somewhere around $1100
The iMac is not so far away from the $1100 price tag, but i hate the Chin on the iMac and simply adore the Samsung 20 inch(because it doenst have a damm chin)
I am going to use it for Word Processing, Pictures, iMovie, iChat(no webcam on the mini)
What would you recommend?
Mac mini or iMac 20 inch

I'd recommend waiting to see what new products are announced on January 15th at Macworld before making your purchase.
http://www.macworld.com/article/61311/2007/12/jobskeynote.html
The iMac is great, but several users (such as myself) have experienced screen problems:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=975131&tstart=0
The mini has been rumored to be discontinued in the near future, but no one knows for certain.
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/07/10/12/macmini_nears_end_of_life_leopard_gm_target_more__.html
If you wait just a little longer, at least you can make a more informed purchase decision.
Here's a list of Mac-compatible web cams, if you decide to go with the mini:
http://forum.skype.com/index.php?showtopic=69289
Michael

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