A 2008 mac mini? Not in a million years m8. The 2011 iMac base model only scores about 8000! So a 2008 mac mini? Just no.
My hackintosh functions as well as my late 2011 15" mbp. Fine, keep your head in the fanboy sand, but ur wrong.
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I've never had an issue with my PC hardware. It lasts "forever" if you build with quality components.
But yes, every major OSX update you have to fiddle a bit. Plus Apple aesthetics are very nice. Hence the reason I convinced my parents to get one (iMac) when they get refreshed.
OSX rocks. Apple aesthetics are fantastic.