Does the Mac mini make a better computer, or a better audio/video component?

Charlie Demerjian takes some pot shots at Apple and the Mac mini in
this article, but I can forgive him because in the end, he thinks Cringely's right as much as I do. Apple is positioning itself to bust into consumer electronics in a big way, and take up residence in your living room. And lord do I ever hope it's true, otherwise
Cnet tells me I may come home one day to find Bill Gates sitting there. Better start working on that "How-to turn your Mac mini into a home surveillance system" article!

But seriously – you, dear readers, have been notably silent on this issue. Is it just so obvious that we don't even need to talk about it? Or do you think me and my new best friend Cringely are off our nut? ;)

(thanks to AD for sending this tip!!)