Mac Mini - strong enough for design and coding software?

Hi everyone,
I apologize if this question has already been asked, but I couldn't find anything like it in the forums, so hopefully I haven't missed anything.
I'm looking to replace my (old) G5. While I'd love to buy a Mac Pro, I think it might be a little out of my price range. However, I plan to install (and use frequently) the Adobe CS4 suite, with all of its different programs - in addition to using iPhoto and the usual Mac apps.
My question is - can the Mac Mini handle this kind of software (PS, DW, Illustrator, InD) effectively, or is it not powerful enough?
Advice appreciated.
Thanks!
Torie

littlemissfoggy,
Considering the tremendous upgrades that the Mac Mini has acquired in the past years, if you upgrade the memory to a 4GB channel, then iPhoto would run flawlessly, and as for the Adobe CS4 suite i think that the Mac Mini would handle it, but if your wanting raw power meaning you want everything to go really smoothly, my best bet would be an iMac

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