If you don’t want to spend to much and learn FCP, get yourself the Mac Mini and buy Final Cut Express. If you are serious about editing and making money, invest in an iMac, Mac Pro or Mac Bok Pro. You also have the option of buying used. If you go the CHEAP way, you are going to spend more money in the long run.
Good luck.
Steve Eisen
Eisen Video Productions
Director-At-Large
Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group