Pending death of the Mac Mini

I was very disappointed to read the information at AppleInsider that the Mac Mini will be discontinued. The Mini has become an important part of my computer environment where I share a Dell monitor with my Mini and a Lenovo ThinkPad. I planned to buy a new Intel based Mac Mini this year when Leopard comes out, but I don't know if I'll have that option. I like having the option of having my own monitor. Sure, I could purchase a Power Mac, but its way more than what I want to spend and the thing is huge! The future isn't written is stone yet! So let's see what happens over the next few months regarding the Mac Mini shelf life. If the Mini does retire I suppose I could consider a Power Mac. Send me any opinions or thoughts.