Another PC guy thinking of moving to MAC.  Which one should I buy?

Here's what I do on my pc:
I've worked with PCs 100% of the time at home. Do the usual surf the net/email, also do a lot of video editing/home movies with videos and photos, record narrations, make short video blogs, convert VHS tapes to DVD, copy DVDs to computer and to the ipod, ipod, transmit music throughout the house, etc. All of this will be a big part of my future use.
I have become frustrated with the pc's snags/glitches/re-boots, etc., especially when when working with video editing/making movies. I am considering the purchase of a mac given all the positives I hear about them in this area.
My concern is that so much is changing in computers that I will purchase a system and then regret the decision for what I want to do. I'd also like to look at using my computer to record tv shows like a TIVO if that's possible. Also, is an upgrade available to be able to plug in my VCR and tape players so I can convert these items to computer-useable format quicker. Presently, I use a third party hardware that is a waste of time putting all of this together.
Thanks for the help.

TD's tip on Elgato is on the mark as several of Elgato's TV Tuners have Composite/S-Video input ports too. (Elgato EyeTV Hybrid). There are also standalone devices. 
Whilst the Elgato does a very similar job to the TiVo it is not TiVo itself which is also available for the Mac (groan; for a price).
The Mac Mini uses a laptop size/speed hard disk and so serious video editing is out. The Mac Pro is a workstation priced for and aimed at tru professionals. The laptop/desktop decision is really whether you need portability or not; if you do consider a large LCD screen and large external hard drive for your main desk. I can understand that the form-factor of the iMac may take some getting over for "switchers" (as will the slight learning curve of getting used to OS X: Switch 101) but the iMac is a well developed and evolved design.
Your insurance: in the unlikely event you don't love OS X just buy a copy of Windows and install it on the Mac.
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