Classic Amiga buildup

[Ranchu]

Hi

I'm looking to build up a decently spec'd classic Amiga to use as my main home computer.  Its been ages since I used a 'real' Amiga - for the past 10 years I've run Amithlon and UAE.

Interested in:
- OS 3.1
- Web browsing
- Email
- Word processor/spreadsheet
- MP3
- DVD

What parts are readily available and would made a good set up?

[Ranchu]

Yeah I assumed that a PPC accel would be on the cards... no way a 060 would have the grunt to play DVDs.

What would be the best platform to build on?  1200/2000/3000/4000?  Okay I know an A4000 is probably the best base, but would the cost be justified given that it would need upgrading anyway?

I would like to "play" with some real Amiga hardware again.  I've had a look at the SAM to be honest I think I'd rather go with AROS.

[Ranchu]

Okay thanks for the comments guys...

I already have the latest Macbook Pro for work, and a high-end notebook running Vista and high-end desktop running Linux at home.  These machines are certainly more than capable of doing everything I need.

I guess I am looking for something a bit different.  I might think about getting a basic A1200 setup for the Amiga experience and leave the main tasks to other computers...

Cheers.