Can I configure Mac Mini with Fusion drive AND a secondary internal 1tb HD?

I am about to order an new Mac Mini, and would like to have the speed of the new fusion drive, but would also like to have the option of adding a secondary internal 1TB hard drive.
I know I can add an external HD, but I really like the increased speed, and access times of an internal HD.
Secondly, since I am about to make this purchase, I am curious if there is any word on the street about any dramatic upgrades or changes to the Mini due to come out at the June conference, or in the fall?
Thanks for the input.
Mark

The only clue you really have about possible upgrades, is to look at the product cycle in the past.
The average product cycle for the Mac Mini is 381 days, the last upgrade was 209 days ago, so it's not very likely we'll see a major update in june.
you can look at product cycles of mac mini (and apple products in general) on this page:
http://buyersguide.macrumors.com/#Mac_Mini
keep in mind this is a website based on rumors, only Apple knows.

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