The Mac mini's a decent machine that deserves a decent amount of respect!
I feel like someone needs to address all of this properly. Yes. The mini's only available as a dual-core machine now. To all of you who think this is a deal breaker, it really isn't. A quad-core processor really isn't a necessary component for Apple's entry-level computer. That optional 3.0GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 is way more than enough power for this machine. The 2.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 is perfect for most people. And that machine comes standard with 8GB of memory. 8GB of memory is also more than enough power for a machine in the mini's position. I just hate it when I see people bashing on a product the day it's released! Some people are saying integrated graphics "just don't cut it".
For one, the mini's never had dedicated graphics. Why this is a surprise to anyone is astounding. Secondly (and more importantly), the mini is an "entry-level" computer. I don't think people are grasping this concept. If you want a powerful desktop Mac for intensive video editing and other similar tasks, the fact that you're even considering a Mac mini's pretty humorous. There's an iMac (and even an iMac with Retina 5K display now) or Mac Pro that'll suit your needs perfectly. And in the case that you can't afford either, the mini'll still get the job done. It'll just take longer doing it.
I must admit that I laughed pretty hard when I saw that someone was expecting FireWire in the new mini. Wake up people! It's 2014 out there. And to the people who enjoy using the mini as a server, servers are not processor-intensive machines! They require memory! A lot of memory! And with the mini supporting up to 16GB of memory, you should be fine off. It's nowhere near an astronomical amount of memory, but once again, it's a mini! Buy a Mac Pro! If you're running a business that's big enough to require a really beefy server, you should be able to afford the hardware too.
I get that I've gone off a little bit here, but I feel it's for good reason. The Mac mini's a decent machine that deserves a decent amount of respect. And all things people bash it for are completely unjustified. And as for its upgradeability, the Mac mini hasn't "physically" changed. The memory is absolutely upgradeable. I just can't get over how dense some people are. I hope I've addressed some issues people may have. I'm aware that some people will be pissed at this, but keep in mind that I'm just stating facts. Point me to one thing I'm just "wrong" about. Hope this helped!
