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Taking the plunge. Buying a Mac this spring. So what should I get?
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<blockquote data-quote="ParadigmShift" data-source="post: 1626358" data-attributes="member: 339283"><p>I generally like to think ahead when it comes to this sorta thing. Especially considering that I don't keep up with the latest and greatest computer hardware like I used to so in that sense, I like to get and idea as to different CPUs/GPUs compare etc etc.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>That is true. I can say with near certainty that I'll have the funds available by May/June. But I'm really not familiar with Apple's release cycles regarding macs and newer models could change my direction.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Well I looked around at the apple store online and I only saw Core i5 equipped iMacs. Perhaps that wasn't their full line.</p><p>But an i7 Mac Mini.... sounds interesting <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />... so long as it's quad core</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>No doubt that it is expensive but my skills go beyond just repairing generic PC parts. I've successfully replaced parts on many laptops, game consoles (replacing an optical drive on an XBOX360 is an absolute nightmare!), a couple of TVs and a smartphone which require proprietary components much like a Mac.</p><p></p><p>Although I did end up breaking a Galaxy S3 trying to replace a screen, but smartphones are EXTREMELY fragile when disassembled and I make no guarantees on my work when it comes to those. </p><p></p><p>But I'll bookmark this thread and I'll bump it when the time comes. Any other suggestions are appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ParadigmShift, post: 1626358, member: 339283"] I generally like to think ahead when it comes to this sorta thing. Especially considering that I don't keep up with the latest and greatest computer hardware like I used to so in that sense, I like to get and idea as to different CPUs/GPUs compare etc etc. That is true. I can say with near certainty that I'll have the funds available by May/June. But I'm really not familiar with Apple's release cycles regarding macs and newer models could change my direction. Well I looked around at the apple store online and I only saw Core i5 equipped iMacs. Perhaps that wasn't their full line. But an i7 Mac Mini.... sounds interesting :)... so long as it's quad core No doubt that it is expensive but my skills go beyond just repairing generic PC parts. I've successfully replaced parts on many laptops, game consoles (replacing an optical drive on an XBOX360 is an absolute nightmare!), a couple of TVs and a smartphone which require proprietary components much like a Mac. Although I did end up breaking a Galaxy S3 trying to replace a screen, but smartphones are EXTREMELY fragile when disassembled and I make no guarantees on my work when it comes to those. But I'll bookmark this thread and I'll bump it when the time comes. Any other suggestions are appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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