Prior to this year's Macworld. I was very sure that the rumors of a headless Mac were untrue simply because the product idea made so little sense. Now that the Mac mini is a reality, I still think it's a product that doesn't make much sense in a number of ways. The Mac mini may be priced at $499 at the outset, but turning it into a usable computer by attaching a display, keyboard, and mouse turns out, in many situations, to add logistical complications and additional expense to these boxes right out of the gate. (Also, most users' desire for additional RAM will make the Mac mini initially more expensive than the $499 price tag.) The idea of an inexpensive headless Mac isn't the panacea some fantasize it to be — in fact, it may be the opposite. The Mac mini will be a mediocre seller at best and could end up being Apple's biggest mistake since the Cube.

Why do I have such a bleak outlook on the Mac mini? The answer to that question is rather involved and includes a number of elements such as Apple marketing, other Apple products, and Windows users' expectations.

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