I only use it as an iTunes server, it just sits there and runs iTunes 24/7 with home sharing so I can access my library on two Apple TV's and two computers. When the time comes, in a year or two, there will likely be new Mac Mini with a base model for superior minded geeks to knock Still, I am in not any hurry to replace what I have. I would expect it to see me right for half a dozen years or so, with a dust out every couple or three years. The current 2014 base model is about 19,000 baht ready to go, the iWork suite comes as standard. With iWork the 2009 model set me back nearly 30,000 baht. I have checked out the base model 2014 Mac Mini in a shop, and from my point of view it would be an adequate replacement for my 8 year-old Mini, should should the need arise. In sleep mode it draws just 0.75 watt (compared to 0.29 watt when off, but still plugged in), and it wakes in an instant. The HDD takes a while to boot compared to an SSD, but in use that is not a major for a light user, if left on 24/7, as recommended. The CPU idles along efficiently at 1.4 Ghz under normal use, but can turbo boost to nearly double that for a bit when required.
I do quite a bit of photography these days, using a Fujifilm X20 (go on, knock that one too, but it fitted my budget and requirements), and provide photos of sport for the local press. Far from being a means of "forcing me into being something better" as some would have you believe, the base model remains more than adequate for my humble needs, which are a little above the OP's. It was a considerable step up on the the original base model 2005 Mac Mini that it replaced. My only computer is a base model 2009 Mac Mini, upgraded to 5 GB RAM. On the other hand, we have had more humble folks in these forums who actually do own the base model 2014 Mac Mini, and have found it adequate for their basic needs. Any and all opinions are greatly appreciated.Īs expected all the geeks come out showing off their superiority by knocking the base model Mac Mini, that they wouldn't even consider owning. So, my question is whether the Mac Mini would be a good purchase given what we will use it to do. However, I am interested in the Mac Mini given the price, the opportunity to keep integrated in the Apple ecosystem (we use several other Apple products and services, including Apple Music), and for simplicity (we are not tech savvy and we just want something easy to use/update). From reading around the forum I am aware that the hardware is a couple years old and somewhat outdated.
This past week I saw that at least one major electronics retailer has discounted the 2014 Mac Mini base 1.4GHz by $100 - now available for $399. We do not use a desktop for gaming or high end photo/video editing. We use safari to browse, either Pages or Word to word process, and we only edit photos using our phones. We only use a desktop for internet browsing, light word processing, and storing photos (we all have iPhone and most photos we save are taken by those).
The Apple macOS 13 Ventura Update release tabular section is dedicated to tracking the update rollouts or releases in different regions, and you can find the regional details in the Apple macOS 13 Ventura Update Rollout Text section at the end of the article.I am looking to purchase a desktop computer for family use. Following is a brief explanation for each section:ġ. This tracker has separate sections for keeping tabs on the update rollouts, bugs, and issues plaguing Apple macOS 13 Ventura, and the new feature released by (OEM name).
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)įollowing are some instructions that’ll help you go through this tracker easily: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) – For details check Update 7 in Text section Public beta 3/Developer beta 5/Developer beta 4/Public beta/Developer Beta 3/Developer Beta 2/Developer Beta 1