Looks promising, Kari. They seem to be customizable within a pretty good range. For a particular installation I have in mind, the users will be needing either dual burners or burner + optical disc reader (need not be Blu-Ray, that is optional), and e-SATA, among other things. I'm more familiar with the i5 / i7 than the Xeon cpu line, but have heard some good things about them. I was also thinking more in terms of a mid-tower than a mini for this. And I'm not sure what they're referring to with this "Thunderbolt" cable connection thing. But thanks for the recommendation. Jordan >________________________________ > From: Kari Eveli <lexitec@xxxxxxxxxxx> >To: xywrite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 10:55 PM >Subject: Re: I need a new desktop computer -- Recommendations? > > >Hello, > >I am a happy user of a Z400 workstation, the new models are very >capable, this one is suitable for a demanding desktop user: >http://www8.hp.com/us/en/campaigns/workstations/z420.html > >It is like a modern-day IBM AT. If money is no object, look no further. > >Best regards, > >Kari Eveli >LEXITEC Book Publishing (Finland) >lexitec@xxxxxxxxxx > >*** Lexitec Online *** >Lexitec in English: http://www.lexitec.fi/english.html >Home page in Finnish: http://www.lexitec.fi/ > > >9.4.2014 17:37, Jay Mcnally wrote: >> I am looking at purchasing a new desktop. I do graphics (Adobe products). >> >> What's the best product out there? (My son works for HP and may a discount). >> >> Jay > > > >