1. I don't like AROS
2. Not comfortable buying big old MACs that weigh a ton and have them shipped from halfway Europe (these are impossible to find in my country) and I want something better than a Mac mini...
Powerbook 5.8 or 5.6. Fast (1.67 GHz) , silent, portable and cheap, enough VRAM. Shipping from rest of EU to Malta is no issue (e.g. DHL charges 15.99 EUR for 5kg from Germany to Malta). Disadvantage iof a Powerbook: Replacing the hdd is a bit of work. At least I am very happy with my Powerbook 5.6 (as I am with my Mac mini 1.5GHz).