I think I know why Apple did not update the Mac Mini (althought the iMac refresh should be arriving soon). People in this #^@( economy want a machine that requires the least hassle (don't go into the Mac vs. PC fanboy war). They would rather choose a complete system (with monitor, keyboard, mouse, webcam, etc) than having to buy those separately. I think Apple will just leave the Mini until there is so little demand, they will just announced it's EoL just like the G4 Cube. It's not a machine that appeals to people. Just for people that like tinkering around with little form factors. This may not hold true for all Mini owners, but it is a general idea.