What would you have?

I have the opportunity to get another Apple Mac Pro "Quad Core" 2.66 2gb memory. I have to replace it with something else though. Its my moms and she was doing some video editing a while back on it but has quit since then.
I figured it would be great to have another Mac Pro so I planned on getting her a new Mac Mini. What would you rather have? A new Mac Mini or Apple Mac Pro "Quad Core" 2.66 that was introduced sometime in 06 or 07?

What would you rather have? A new Mac Mini or Apple Mac Pro "Quad Core" 2.66 that was introduced sometime in 06 or 07?
Other factors such as space availability and usage aside and considering only performance, I'd take the Mac Pro, no question. It'll run circles around any Mac mini and never break a sweat. For many people, though, that extra power isn't needed but the compact size of the Mac mini would be an advantage. For use as a media device, for instance, the power of a Mac Pro would be largely wasted and it's size a serious disadvantage.
So which to choose would depend on many factors which you haven't enumerated here.
Regards.
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What would you do if you are a programmer and have an ipad 2 ?

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What would you do if you are a programmer and have ipad 2
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Hello Dave,
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and then what ?
I want to explore the possibilities what can I do more with an ipad 2! ( based on programming )
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We (ms users) didn't see any ide like that before... This is different and nice to learn.
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What would you buy if you would you have to return...

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what would you do if you have virus

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Total Virtual Memory    6.50 GB
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Disk E: 698 GB (34.4 GB Free)
Disk F: 931 GB (41.5 GB free)
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2.) Upgrade to CS5 and give up on Cs4.
3.) Build another computer and give up on my old system.
4.) Format drive and return to Windows XP Professional
5.) Install Premiere Pro CS2 again and give up on CS4.
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