Help w New Computer Purchase

[stephenmattiola]

So my current MacBook Pro Early 2013 w/ 8GB of Ram and 256SSD is dying and getting extremely slow. I currently only use my computer at a desk hooked up to a 4k monitor with a keyboard and mouse.

I am looking to upgrade and am stuck between 2 computers the Mac Mini w/ i7 16GB of Ram and 512GB SSD ($1699.99) and the Mac Pro 16GB of Ram and 256GB SSD (2999.99).

I also could go for the MacBook Pro which is 1999.99 and just use it with a monitor like I am doing now. It comes with 16GB of Ram and a 256GB SSD.

I currently am only streaming tv from the device, word documents, excel, very light photoshop, internet browsing, some light video editing (rarely), and more normal daily things. I am not making music, doing heavy video editing, or coding.

I want to get the Mac Pro but I really think it will be overkill for what I am going to be doing. I plan on using this as my main computer and buying a MacBook Air if I decide to start actually bringing my laptop anywhere if I decide to get a desktop.

Mac Pro

Mac Pro - Apple

Mac Mini

Mac mini - Apple

Link is to "build your mini" below are the spec'd out specs I would want.

3.2GHz 6‑core 8th‑generation Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 4.6GHz)
16GB 2666MHz DDR4
Intel UHD Graphics 630
512GB SSD storage
Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet using RJ-45 connector)

MacBook Pro

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Also, my current MacBook Pro has extremely sticky keyboard from keeping the lid closed I believe. I am nervous about that happening if I go with a laptop.

 

[chscag]

Welcome to our forums.

Apple will be announcing new machines later on this year and rumor has it that we will see a new Mac Pro. However, I would not depend on the price being anywhere near $2999.99. Most likely, a lot higher.

Looking at your needs, the Mac Mini would be my choice since you already have a 4K monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

 

[Slydude]

Have to agree with Charlie. You could always use your current machine for those times when a portable is needed unless you are planning to sell it off. It's not as light as the Air though.

 

[krs]

Link is to "build your mini" below are the spec'd out specs I would want.

3.2GHz 6‑core 8th‑generation Intel Core i7 (Turbo Boost up to 4.6GHz)
16GB 2666MHz DDR4
Intel UHD Graphics 630
512GB SSD storage
Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet using RJ-45 connector)

Exactly that would be my choice.

 

[UncleVester]

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[ttrtilley]

You probably have a 13" 2013 model.
A 15" 2015 MPB has twice the RAM and twice the CPU cores.
It has all the connectivity of your current Mac, and is much faster.
Would cost only a few hundred dollars.