I love my Mac-Mini. I bought a G4 MacMin soon after they came out, that my daughter and her husband inherited after my wife bought me a Core Duo MacMIni for my birthday this year. (lovely woman) It is quiet, portable and does what I need. At this price point I will upgrade my Mac EVERY YEAR!!! I cannot afford to buy an iMac or tower every year. And besides, where would it fit on my desk??? I have a Core 2 Duo MacBook but my first love is still my MacMini. And YES! the ram should be able to be easily replaced without freaking surgery.
PeterSW