I ordered a new Mac Mini, i5/16/512 on 4/9, and it was delivered on 4/15. I've read about Apple's extended return policy with the stores being closed, so I figured even though I am out of my regular 14 day return policy, I should have up to 14 days to return it after my local stores open, so that still gives me some time.
It's a nice machine, and personally I don't have any complaints. I bought the Apple Magic Keyboard, and have a new Dell 25" QHD coming at the end of the month. I don't do much on it, just basic normal people stuff. Web browsing, email....etc....same stuff I could do on my iPad, but I just wanted a desktop.
But what is making me question keeping it, is that Dell just released the new R11 Alienware desktop, and just for fun, I spec'd out a machine, which has a 10th gen processor, and way better specs that the Mac Mini, and it's actually a few hundred less than what I paid for the mini. If I spec it out to the same price I paid for the mini, it would would be a real screamer.
My dilemma is that, I don't need all that power because I don't use a computer the same way I used to when I was younger. I used to play PC games years ago, but now I have an Xbox for that. All I do on a computer I could actually just do on an iPad basically, but it's just nicer on a desktop with a big monitor.
But knowing that I paid top dollar for 2 year old specs, when I can get a killer up-to-date Alienware system for pretty much the same price is what's making me wonder. Whether I need the power or not, it is a much better value for my money spent that the Mac Mini. The Alienware is a more logical choice for the same amount of money. Whether I need it or not, it's hard to ignore the difference for the same price.
As far as Windows 10 vs MacOS. I like both OS's and don't value one over the other. So the OS debate isn't an issue for me. Except for the fact that for some reason, some apps on Windows aren't available on MacOS. Spotify, Facebook, Pandora, Netflix, Hulu....etc....strange how they don't make MacOS versions when they are all available in the Windows 10 store.
Of course this level of thinking is assuming I am reading Apple's extended return policy correctly saying even though I am out of my return period, they will still accept returns for 14 days after the stores open.
It's a nice machine, and personally I don't have any complaints. I bought the Apple Magic Keyboard, and have a new Dell 25" QHD coming at the end of the month. I don't do much on it, just basic normal people stuff. Web browsing, email....etc....same stuff I could do on my iPad, but I just wanted a desktop.
But what is making me question keeping it, is that Dell just released the new R11 Alienware desktop, and just for fun, I spec'd out a machine, which has a 10th gen processor, and way better specs that the Mac Mini, and it's actually a few hundred less than what I paid for the mini. If I spec it out to the same price I paid for the mini, it would would be a real screamer.
My dilemma is that, I don't need all that power because I don't use a computer the same way I used to when I was younger. I used to play PC games years ago, but now I have an Xbox for that. All I do on a computer I could actually just do on an iPad basically, but it's just nicer on a desktop with a big monitor.
But knowing that I paid top dollar for 2 year old specs, when I can get a killer up-to-date Alienware system for pretty much the same price is what's making me wonder. Whether I need the power or not, it is a much better value for my money spent that the Mac Mini. The Alienware is a more logical choice for the same amount of money. Whether I need it or not, it's hard to ignore the difference for the same price.
As far as Windows 10 vs MacOS. I like both OS's and don't value one over the other. So the OS debate isn't an issue for me. Except for the fact that for some reason, some apps on Windows aren't available on MacOS. Spotify, Facebook, Pandora, Netflix, Hulu....etc....strange how they don't make MacOS versions when they are all available in the Windows 10 store.
Of course this level of thinking is assuming I am reading Apple's extended return policy correctly saying even though I am out of my return period, they will still accept returns for 14 days after the stores open.
