Mini or imac?

tictaktwonk101 · Feb 1, 2013, 02:50 PM

I going to be getting something!!! But what.

So I'm running a 13" Mbp 2.3 i5 dual core 4G ram at the moment.

I like messing around on FCPX and motion so the problem I'm having is what should I get a specked out Mac mini ( I only have a HDMI Tv) or should I get an imac I could only afford a base model maybe the increase in ram.

I know neither will be great at either program but I'm no pro so just for fun what do you all think.

foofan · Feb 1, 2013, 03:02 PM

i always loved the iMac, but never liked the price and size of screen. At least with mini you can buy any size screen for much cheaper. Last time I had a mini it was hooked up to a 32inch samsung hdtv and it was awesome!

tictaktwonk101 · Feb 1, 2013, 03:11 PM

Are there HDMI issues?

MacFanBoi · Feb 1, 2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tictaktwonk101

Are there HDMI issues?

Not since the latest update which fixed the hdmi issues.

I also recommend the mini because for me when i upgrade it just means getting a new mac mini and keeping my 27" thunderbolt display. Just picked up a new one last night the mid range quad core and dropped 2 240gb ssd's in and 16gb ram and performance is great for such a compact unit.

tictaktwonk101 · Feb 1, 2013, 05:03 PM

Which would be the better machine in terms of ability?

MacFanBoi · Feb 1, 2013, 05:33 PM

imo the only thing the imac will do better is graphics intensive work since the imacs have dedicated gpu's whereas the mini's only have the intel hd4000 on die gpu.

Mr. Retrofire · Feb 1, 2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tictaktwonk101

I like messing around on FCPX and motion so the problem I'm having is what should I get a specked out Mac mini ( I only have a HDMI Tv) or should I get an imac I could only afford a base model maybe the increase in ram.

iMac 2012 vs. Mac mini 2012 & 2011
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthre...4#post16764634

tictaktwonk101 · Feb 1, 2013, 06:30 PM

I suppose it's only the gpu putting me off.

I have been using hd3000 how much of a jump is hd4000?

Mr. Retrofire · Feb 1, 2013, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tictaktwonk101

I suppose it's only the gpu putting me off.

I have been using hd3000 how much of a jump is hd4000?

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Prelimi...0.70658.0.html

Feb 1, 2013, 02:50 PM	#1
tictaktwonk101 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2012	Mini or imac? I going to be getting something!!! But what. So I'm running a 13" Mbp 2.3 i5 dual core 4G ram at the moment. I like messing around on FCPX and motion so the problem I'm having is what should I get a specked out Mac mini ( I only have a HDMI Tv) or should I get an imac I could only afford a base model maybe the increase in ram. I know neither will be great at either program but I'm no pro so just for fun what do you all think.
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Feb 1, 2013, 03:02 PM	#2
foofan macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New England	i always loved the iMac, but never liked the price and size of screen. At least with mini you can buy any size screen for much cheaper. Last time I had a mini it was hooked up to a 32inch samsung hdtv and it was awesome!
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Feb 1, 2013, 03:11 PM	#3
tictaktwonk101 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2012	Are there HDMI issues?
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Feb 1, 2013, 05:03 PM	#5
tictaktwonk101 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2012	Which would be the better machine in terms of ability?
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Feb 1, 2013, 05:33 PM	#6
MacFanBoi macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2009	imo the only thing the imac will do better is graphics intensive work since the imacs have dedicated gpu's whereas the mini's only have the intel hd4000 on die gpu.
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Feb 1, 2013, 06:30 PM	#8
tictaktwonk101 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2012	I suppose it's only the gpu putting me off. I have been using hd3000 how much of a jump is hd4000?
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