If you want a nicely externally designed machine, then yes, Mac is a good choice. You could try to replicate a Mac Mini with a thin ITX and a custom case but the cost may be just as much. I'm not sure if OSX is a better OS than Windows 10 given how much crap you see in the news regarding Windows 10. Apple simply isn't updating their computers fast enough just look at their new Mac Book Air, specs that just caught up to Windows laptop built in Q1 2018. Then you get this BS about recycled aluminum. So they are saying all their shit was built using only virgin metal before? Any competent metal shop recycle the shavings!