It Was the Best of Times, it Was the Worst of Times....
Or so says Charles Dickens.
There are plenty of pros and as many cons in dealing with the Mac Mini.
The new ones with the Intel Core 2 Duo processors, should be strong performers, and you can install Windows which is a big plus. Well, unless you're an OS X addict.
The Mini is essentially laptop technology, which is cool 'cause it's small, but no so good when it comes time to service it.
Personally, I would rather have a desktop. I do my own service, and a desktop is easier to work on.
OK, you can shrink the computer, but you can't shrink the peripherals, so you wind up with pretty much the same space occupied anyway.
The Mini can get a tad expensive, if you order it fully loaded.
Anyway, it is a nice quality piece of equipment. My objections to it are; I have a bit of trouble with the idea that it's not quite a laptop or a desktop.
You don't get the convenience of the laptop's portability, and it lacks the serviceability and expandability of a desktop.
Count me out on Apples', integrated desktop pieces as well, what is it, the "Imac" or "Emac". Conceptually that's like buying a TV with a DVD player built in . Just something I won't do. Actually I think the Mini is a better idea than those, since you can connect whichever monitor you choose.