In a recent engadget article, Jon Fingas points out the following:
If you're planning to snag the new Mac mini and load it up with aftermarket memory, you may want to reconsider your strategy. Macminicolo owner Brian Stucki (among others) has discovered that the RAM in Apple's latest tiny desktop isn't upgradable, much as you'd expect with the company's laptops and the 21-inch iMac.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday October 21 2014, @04:08AM
So in other words. 4 gig is fine for now.
Hm I suddenly got into photoshop and need 16 gig. Sure why not replace my whole computer. I dont mind dropping another 1500 on something. I have money to burn...
Hell better yet lets install linux it will magically take care of the issue! /sarc