Is the Mac Pro my last Mac?

I'm a lover of all things macintosh and I have always continuously upgraded to the latest technology. But, I got to thinking today.
Since I'm turning 50 in a few days, will this Quad 3.0 Ghz super maxed out computer be the last one I will need?
It seems so powerful, could maybe last me for several years.
Whats people's thoughts?

Time has a funny way of changing things...
In 1990 I bought a NeXT + printer for about $7K (Moto employee discount). Added a 520MB (yes mega) 3.5" internal drive for $1350. Add another $500 for 4x4MB SIMMs for a whopping 20MB RAM. I thought this would be the last computer I'd need....
Get what you need for today. Components fail over time (like I'll replace a failed HD in a year with one that is 2x as big for the same price).
I just got a stock pro with slight additions (bluetooth, extra superdrive). I'll add to it as needed. That's why I got a pro and not an imac and am using my old lcd monitor. Once that dies, I'll get a better one. Remember, the 30" display was $3K, now it is less than $2K.
When it comes to computers, time can be your friend. Time makes things cheaper.
Good luck.
Mac Pro 2.66 (on order) Mac OS X (10.4.7)

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