It's all very integrated and very user-friendly. I can access the library around the house and even control iTunes from an app on my iPhone. I bought it to use as an always-on media server connected to my HiFi and TV, primarily for storing and sharing lossless rips of around 600 CDs from my CD collection across my home network. In terms of VFM (in the Apple ecosystem) only the measly 2GB of RAM is a disappointment, but providing you keep away from Apple stores it's not expensive to upgrade it.
Right now, Mac Minis are the 'most affordable' way to get into Mac ownership (I won't say 'cheapest way', because it isn't cheap).
Great product but what BLITHERING IDIOT decided to junk the optical drive?
