Those mini PCs are pretty great, actually. They're not the fastest machines in the world (at that price point), but they're plenty fast enough for most people,

Those mini PCs are pretty great, actually. They're not the fastest machines in the world (at that price point), but they're plenty fast enough for most people, and fast enough that I use a few as servers. Also, if people are lucky enough to have an electronics recycler near them, I always recommend buying refurbished machines there. The prices are great and (at least with the one near me) they come with a warranty.