Forums
New posts
Articles
Product Reviews
Policies
FAQ
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Desktop Hardware
Torn between Mini +NEC pa271w-bk-sv or 27" iMac
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="RavingMac" data-source="post: 1478316" data-attributes="member: 45350"><p>I am definitely not arguing the iMac isn't faster than the Mini, but I don't think Photoshop, Lightroom or Aperture hit the graphics all that hard. Stick an SSD in the Mini and I doubt for the kind of usage the OP has described he will ever see the difference.</p><p></p><p>My reason for going Mac Mini, comes down to this: Compare the 2012 Mini to the 2008 iMac and then consider in 4 years, when it is time to upgrade, all the OP will have to buy is a new Mini or possibly even a Mac Pro (assuming Apple keeps them). But, if he goes iMac he rebuys EVERYTHING. </p><p>Of, course, if he needs or will benefit from the dedicated Graphics then the iMac is better, though I would still lean toward a Mac Book Pro and Monitor instead.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RavingMac, post: 1478316, member: 45350"] I am definitely not arguing the iMac isn't faster than the Mini, but I don't think Photoshop, Lightroom or Aperture hit the graphics all that hard. Stick an SSD in the Mini and I doubt for the kind of usage the OP has described he will ever see the difference. My reason for going Mac Mini, comes down to this: Compare the 2012 Mini to the 2008 iMac and then consider in 4 years, when it is time to upgrade, all the OP will have to buy is a new Mini or possibly even a Mac Pro (assuming Apple keeps them). But, if he goes iMac he rebuys EVERYTHING. Of, course, if he needs or will benefit from the dedicated Graphics then the iMac is better, though I would still lean toward a Mac Book Pro and Monitor instead. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Desktop Hardware
Torn between Mini +NEC pa271w-bk-sv or 27" iMac
Top