Should I buy the 2011 Mac Mini?

I have for long been waiting to buy a mac mini, but I was waiting and hoping that apple would release a new model yesterday on WWDC. But they didn't, so now I don't know what to do.
Is there a chance that the Mac mini will be updated as well soon?
Or should I just get the 2011 model?
Please don't refer me to the "mac buyers guide", they only count days, not very reliable.
But I would really appreciate your opinion, should I wait or go for the current model?

If your current computer is intolerably slow an inadequate
for what you are currently using it for, buy now.
If your current computer won't do something that you
would really like and a new one will, buy now.
If you are satisfied for the most part with how your current
system performs and are just looking to upgrade, wait.
p.s. BDAqua, the lost Firewire and ethernet ports only
         apply to the Macbook Air and the Retina Macbook Pros.
         The "standard" Macbook Pros sill have all their ports
         with USB2.0->USB3.0 change only.

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I would like to add a second hard drive, a Seagate Constellation(7200 RPM), which has a "15mm z-height".
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I was looking around the £15-£25 price range
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