The Manitou Minute series i've heard a lot of good things about. Probably one of the better forks Manitou actually make. Still, the Marzocchi MX series is still something to look at and its defintaly worth every cent.

Here are some links you might be interested in:

2005 Manitou Minute One $289.98

2005 Manitou Minute 3 w/ Infinite Travel Adjust Suspenion Fork $399.98

2005 Marzocchi MX Pro ETA $259.98

2006 Marzocchi MX Comp ETA+TAS w/ Cane Creek S-8 Headset $384.98

If money isn't an issue, then go Fox