I've owned Macs since their Powerbook 100 released 29 years ago, and before that, PCs running DOS and CP/M, in addition to dozens of Macs over the years. I recently sold my Mac Pro and matching Pro Display (add them up: $12,000), and just sold both: I figured Apple would migrate to a new, proprietary chip, and they have done so. And when I heard through the rumor vine that they were going to issue one, and possibly two, Mac Pros (one is reportedly half the size of the current monster, and the other will be same-sized), plus a less expensive, consumer-oriented display, I figured it was the time to get an interim Mac computer to hold me over for a year or two.I bought the Mac Mini with the M1 chip and 8GB of memory, with the Apple-sponsored LG monitor (Ultrafine display, 5K), and assumed it'd be clear sailing.It wasn't.The first problem is that, no matter what anyone tells you, you're better off getting the 16GB of memory, because otherwise you'll be swapping memory constantly, with three or more programs open, and using software to clear the RAM. The second problem is a software glitch or hardware glitch in the graphics processor that causes jagged lines of text! This is a random issue, which makes it even more frustrating, because it can't be isolated and resolved by the user. The third problem is that you cannot hook up two Apple-sponsored LG monitors to it (the 5K and the 4K), which is what I wanted to do. In fact, if you want to hook up two monitors, it MAY be possible, but Apple users online are reporting difficulty in doing so. (Your mileage will vary.)Bottom line: I'd skip the Mac mini M1 and wait for them to come out with an iMac with the M1 chip. Then you'll be able to add the memory you need, have a beautiful screen, and possibly a new classy chassis because the rumor is that the iMac for 2021 will be redesigned and resemble the Apple DXR display: the iMac hasn't changed its basic look in, oh, years.Apple makes great products. But the Mac mini M1 has flaws that may make you wish you had waited for a new, improved model. It's good value for the money, to be sure, but the iMacs have proven to be more reliable, and of course, the latest Mac Pro I had (which was more power than I needed, which is why I sold it) was a real workhorse, and a showpiece: I'll happily buy the forthcoming Mac Pro with the M1 chip when it's announced.