I just got my shipping confirmation too! Seems they are using FedEx Express as it says 7/18 "delivers by."
This will be my first Apple computer and I'm greatly looking forward to unlearning my PC ways. I even got a $50 student discount so the total was just shy of $700.- USD!
I really wanted an iMac, but the glossy screens and yellowing issues put me off and strain my eyes. I use a NEC LCD2190UXI (IPS) for the desktop and it's fantastic! In the end the MacMini was the right choice I felt.
Can't wait to get it up and running... i'll some pics here when I do. Is that allowed?
-Mathieu