Classic Amigas - Still Useful?

[LoadWB]

My 4000D has 1152x864 24-bit Workbench via Picasso IV, Deneb USB with card reader and 10/100 networking, 18GB hard drive (to be 60GB SSD sometime soon,) CyberStorm MKIII 50MHz 68060 with 144MB RAM (128MB on the accelerator and 16MB on the motherboard) which will be replaced as soon as I get my CyberStorm PPC repaired.  I have been able to configure Miami Deluxe to VPN into my managed networks.  I use RDesktop to work on servers and remote workstations, an ssh2 client to run my Solaris servers, and YAM for my personal email.  I don't browse the web on this machine due to the lack of a modern web browser, though IBrowse is often good enough for basic stuff.  Using smbfs I have a shares on my Windows workstation and NAS mounted to provide protected file storage where necessary.  It has an IDE DVD R/W drive attached to the SCSI controller, though I don't use it that often.

I use this as much as I can.  I don't often sit at my desk, so I use my laptop more frequently, but it's there and usable.  I cannot really answer whether your investment opportunity is worth it as I'd prefer a working system to start for cash.  YMMV.

[LoadWB]

@LoadWB  Any chance you'd be willing to not rape me on a price for that CyberStorm MKIII 50MHz 68060 when you are able to get the PPC fixed?  

hehehe I'm generally very good with my Amiga prices for stuff that doesn't go up on eBay.  But, as for the CS MKIII, I'm planning to use that in my 3000D.  Things may change in the next year, but no promises.  If I do decide to get rid of it I'll make sure you're first on my list.

[LoadWB]

Kids love amigas. Every kid I put in front of one cant get enough. Especially with a real joystick and games like Superfrog or something. Use the amigas with your kids then you both have fun!

I've found that when I put a kid in front of an Amiga, Commodore 64, or even my old TI they love it.  One of them navigated Workbench like a pro -- was really cool!