Thanks a lot for the info! I read the thread and the Mini Lin owners are really loving their bags! I think I'm gonna go for it. Thanks again 
so far tpfers who own the mini lin speedy likes it alot. try to do a search on this and u can see the comments
here's the link to the mini lin club and u can see some comments on mini lin here:
http://forum.purseblog.com/louis-vuitton-clubhouse/the-cutie-mini-lin-club-48201.html