These minis also tend to be cheaper than big desktop computers or notebooks, reports German computer magazine c't after a recent product test, with decent models starting at about 200 euros (235dollars).
However, if you're big into gaming, a mini probably isn't right for you, even though they have gotten more powerful and now tend to come with 4K screens.
The problem is that their processors and graphics cards - to say nothing of their ability to crunch more complicated programmes -remains limited.