MAC Mini - Extend of usablity

I am looking forward to buy a MAC Mini (non server) model. I would want to use this to run Logic Pro 9, FCP, Da Vinci resolve or similar video grading apps and also for some advanced photo editing. Is the MAC Mini powerful enough to run all these seamlessly. If there is anyone who is using similar applications on the MAC mini, would love to hear from them. Looking forward to espert opinions :-)

I have Adobe CS6 Master Collection on my late 1022 Mini and I use Flash Professional, Photoshop, Audition and Premiere Pro with dual monitors.
I maxed the RAM out at 16Gb, and other than some temps up around 180°F when doing some intense Photoshop stuff, or rendering a video, I haven't seen anything I'd describe as poor performance or alarming with it. Things cool down pretty quickly once I finish the processor consumptive process too.

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  • What keyboard to use with new mac mini 1.83

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