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Display & mac mini or iMac ?

  • 03-10-2013 11:45am
    #1
    OU812
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,088 ✭✭✭


    In the market for a new mac. Was looking at the 27" iMac (currently have a 24") & then was thinking maybe a mac mini & 27" display would be a better option.

    Anyone any thoughts ?


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  • #2
    enda1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,166 ✭✭✭enda1


    I think the latter is a better option myself, but then it depends on stylistic and design considerations too. The iMac is undeniably more beautiful in it's minimalism, but if it's placed in a drab location then what's the point?


  • #3
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,195 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    OU812 wrote: »
    In the market for a new mac. Was looking at the 27" iMac (currently have a 24") & then was thinking maybe a mac mini & 27" display would be a better option.

    Anyone any thoughts ?

    You should ask a mod to move it here: Mac Forum.


  • #4
    OU812
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,088 ✭✭✭OU812


    Thanks.

    Calling all mods, calling all mods, could someone please move this to the appropriate forum, because I'm an idiot.


  • #5
    unclebill98
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,816 ✭✭✭unclebill98


    I just got the new mac mini and a pair of AOC displays. Mush prefer it over the iMac set up. I've seen them use with large HDMI TV's and still come in under the price of the larger iMac's. Depends on what your using it for.


  • #6
    Colonel Panic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,046 ✭✭✭Colonel Panic


    I think a Mac Mini and another display makes more sense than an iMac but I would not buy a Mac Mini RIGHT NOW because they're due an upgrade.

    iMacs don't make any sense to me. Limited screen adjustment options and so what if they're getting thinner and thinner? It makes sense for laptops but for an all in one? I dunno... If you're getting a 27" all in one, desk space saving could not be on your mind.


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  • #7
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,195 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    iMac is a beautiful piece of kit, but Mini and separate monitor are the way I've been going for years.


  • #8
    miralize
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭miralize


    If I were going that route I'd like the modularity and separation of computer and monitor but to get the mini's specs up to iMacs level you have to spend quite a bit more, no? I'm not entirely versed on them though, but thats what it looked like to me a couple of months ago. I also wouldnt buy a TD or an ACD until an update comes out. Not expecting retina, but hopefully HDMI in.

    TBH at the moment I'd get a 27" WQHD monitor thats not Apple made due to that flexibilty. I have the Asus PB278Q right now attached to my MBP and while not as nice as the Thunderbolt Display that I had before, it means that I dont need an extra monitor to attach other devices to the display


  • #9
    OU812
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,088 ✭✭✭OU812


    Ended up getting a cracking deal in the refurb shop. The only downfall is 8gb ram but I'll upgrade that myself. i7 processor, TB hard drive & 27" screen.

    Just got an email to say it was dispatched. Now to sell the old one.


  • #10
    Graham
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,643 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    If you're going the new mac mini route, I'd get one with the Fusion Drive and the minimum possible RAM. Upgrade the RAM yourself later and you'll save a fortune.


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