Thunderport display vs iMac

Hi Apple Communities,
It is nice to be back.
I do not really have a problem today.
I am buying a new Mac this summer so I have a question.
I already have a 13" Macbook Pro late 2011 and Ipad 2.
(Don't mention rumors to me)
Can someone tell me what to you think is the best choice.
I have a $6000 budget so money is not a problem.
1. Macbook Pro 15"
i7 quad core 2.5 GHZ
AMD 1 GB Graphic Processer
8 GB of Ram
128 GB SSD
Hi Res Glossy Screen (I like Glossy)
with a Thunderport Display
2.
Mac Mini
i5 duo core 2.7 GHZ
8 GB of Ram
256 GB SSD
Hook it up to my 42" HDTV
and
Macbook Air 11"
i5 duo core 1.6 GHZ (Saves battery power)
4 GB of Ram
64 GB
3.
Imac 27"
i7 quad core 3.4 GHZ
16 GB of Ram
AMD 2 GB Graphic Processor
750 HDD 7200 RPM
Your comments will really help me in my desicion.
Thanks a thousand Tons!!!
Long Live Apple!!!

Thanks for the quick reply.
The most intense I get is Lego Star Wars 3 (I am a star wars fan).
My 13" MBP's fan does go no max for this game so I guess it is pretty intense.
I do daily email. scanning, web browsing, watch movies, listen to music (I have a Bose Companion20), Ipad sync and rare iLife work. iWork is used a lot. It also gets hot went I use imovie.
So I think you get the picture.
Thanks again!

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