Mac mini and iPod shuffle bad for Apple?

The lovefest surrounding the Mac mini and the iPod shuffle seems to be all powerful, however, there are some people that don't think those products are 'all that,' as the kids say.

Unlike some recent reviews of the Mac mini, Jeremy C. Wright has penned a thoughtful article detailing why he thinks that Apple made a poor choice competing on price point. Basically, he argues that Apple is setting itself up for failure because it cannot hope to compete directly with Dell on price (and neither can anyone else for that matter). He is also worried that people who were going to buy a more pricey Apple product might 'settle' for the lower price option.

This calm, well thought out article deserves your attention. What is your take on Jeremy's view?