And Zmurf, like you I bought most of my stuff back in the day. My MkIII was bought new from Phase 5, but as of now, all it is, is an expensive paperweight until it's booting problem is sorted. So if anyone is jealous it's me because you already have a nice system up and running.
If I may ask, (since you have had both) how does the Picasso IV performance compare with the CV-PPC?
I have to agree with you though on the CV-PPC/MkIII combo. Once you start adding power PC chips ect is your miggy still a miggy? :S