I would say Mac are more like Acura than BMW. Acura for the most part, internals (engine, transmission, platform, etc) are just Honda but with more leather and more luxury. BMW are 100% different than Mini. Mac, in general, internals are no different than other PC OEM. I am also very tempted at a Mac Mini. That’s the one form factor that have no competition and is very unique. I might just get one and toss Windows 7 on it.