IMac v MacPro INTEL XEON

I have a limited budget and need more power than my G5 can offer (spec below)
How does the new iMac (Base model) compare to the 2Ghz Dual Core Xeon powered Intel MacPro? I've always got the tower Mac and never bought an iMac but given the price v speed difference I don't see the point of a new MacPro for simple Photoshop work for my Graphics business.
FYI I'm using Photoshop CS2 and CorelDraw 11, will they run on any of the Intel Mac's. I've been told everything from flat out NO to yes but slower than newer versions of the software, which I can't afford ATM.

Okay done more research and I'm hoping to upgrade around mid year (2011) when the new iMac (by all accounts) are due out. I will also look at getting Ps CS5 from the US, my only question is can this be done legally?
Here in Australia for what ever reason Photoshop CS5 (NOT the Extended version) costs $1168AU but in the US it's just $699US which seams like a ripoff considering our dollar is about equal with the US right now. BTW the Extended version of CS5 is $999US and $1671AU, so about 67% more expensive which is identical to the price difference of the other version.
Can I buy the US copy online and have it work here legally?

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