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Re: Switching from WIN to MAC: Planned Setup
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Initially, I considered a Mac Mini ... very briefly. You do not want a 5400 RPM drive or fusion drive. To get an SSD of reasonable capacity, more RAM, faster CPU (still only dual core) the price point of a Mac Mini is approaching a decent MacBook Pro or iMac. And, as has been mentioned, there are all the peripherals and associated cables. I would look into a late 2016 MacBook Pro or an iMac. Check the prices at B&H.
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Re: Switching from WIN to MAC: Planned Setup
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If you're going to spend upwards of $1600 on a Mini, go the extra distance for the quad MBP. The Apple refurb store also has a 2015 available for $1699 if your budget is that tight.
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Re: Switching from WIN to MAC: Planned Setup
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Complexity is NOT what you want in a portable setup. Too many separate pieces to go wrong at the wrong time. If you're really that strapped for funds don't be afraid at looking at a refurb. OWC has different models in Mini's, laptops and desktops. And again ask yourself: do you really NEED a portable recording system? Where are you going to work more - at home or portable? If you want to do both you may want to look at a 13 inch MacBookPro and a separate large screen for work at home. |
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Re: Switching from WIN to MAC: Planned Setup
Thanks for the suggestions on a laptop.
Definitely going that direction now. I guess I've been lucky and have always been able to arrange a screen ahead of time. Regardless, the ultimate portability of a macbook is obviously superior to the mini. And, I can take my work with me when I travel on vacations, for a change. A quad core i7 and 16gbyte ram is what im working with now but I suspect the macbook uses it more efficiently than my windows machine. And I can use it as my main computer until I can get a permanent home mac. Plus, I still have my custom pc which I don't need to retire anytime soon, so....Macbook definitely makes the most sense for me now. Like i say budget drove me at first but this direction is worth the extra expense. The other toys can come later. Definitely searching the b&h and owc websites right now. Thanks!
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Re: Switching from WIN to MAC: Planned Setup
Not necessarily, but still, a MBP is a way better choice than where you were at. I don't believe that I have ever seen bigger discounts than those offered on the 2016 MBPs at B&H. Pay very close attention to the specs because competitors like Best Buy are discounting also, but for the same price you'll end up with half the size SSD.
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Re: Switching from WIN to MAC: Planned Setup
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Should I consider a faster processor than 2.6 GHz?
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Tony Harp Kaylor Hill Recording Win 10; Pro Tools 12.6; Focusrite Saffire Pro 40; GIGABYTE GA-X79-UD3 LGA 2011 Intel X79; Intel Core i7-3820 Sandy Bridge-E 3.6GHz LGA 2011 Quad-Core; G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800); Audio Drive- Western Digital WD Black 1TB 7200 RPM; Western Digital WD Black 500GB 7200 RPM |
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Re: Switching from WIN to MAC: Planned Setup
You won't regret the MBP in anyways. In my experience it smokes Windows machines. Done with those.
While we're at it, my MBP 2016 has only 256 Gb internal SSD, can I have it upgraded with a 500 Gb drive? (sorry for hitch hiking the thread)
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