I have about 90 power cables from IBM servers that I like because they're rated for 15 amps. I figure that's the only thing that really matters for power. They're nice and beefy.
If you own a mac, the duet is the easiest decision ever. If you don't own a mac, it's worth buying the mac mini AND the duet. That's how much I like the duet.
The real problem is that tmonk is used to everyone doing things to make sure he's happy. It's the nature of spoiled kids today. One day he'll grow up realize that what he likes isn't really that important to anyone else.