Mac Mini, new or old

[jjk454ss]

I'm thinking of picking up a Mac Mini. I've heard that the new ones perform a little slower than last years model. I'm not too concerned about a slightly slower machine, but not to worried about an older version either.

I've got a large Amazon Gift Card balance, so I'm leaning towards a new model from Amazon. But, any pros or cons to this? Amazon has tons of options available, anyone that knows a little more about the models want to help me out?

 

[Southern Dad]

I'm thinking of picking up a Mac Mini. I've heard that the new ones perform a little slower than last years model. I'm not too concerned about a slightly slower machine, but not to worried about an older version either.

I've got a large Amazon Gift Card balance, so I'm leaning towards a new model from Amazon. But, any pros or cons to this? Amazon has tons of options available, anyone that knows a little more about the models want to help me out?

A lot depends upon how you plan to use the machine. Each Mac that we own has a different purpose and therefore different specs are required. to easily accomplish that.

 

[jjk454ss]

A lot depends upon how you plan to use the machine. Each Mac that we own has a different purpose and therefore different specs are required. to easily accomplish that.

Primarily iTunes and iPhoto. I use my iPad for most everything, but I need this to backup to, and to store photos and movies. I've got some bluray movies I haven't converted yet so I'll do a little of that. But not much and don't really care how slowly it converts them. I've got external bd drive and hdds already.

 

[Southern Dad]

Primarily iTunes and iPhoto. I use my iPad for most everything, but I need this to backup to, and to store photos and movies. I've got some bluray movies I haven't converted yet so I'll do a little of that. But not much and don't really care how slowly it converts them. I've got external bd drive and hdds already.

If that is the limitation of your use, I'd go with the least expensive.

 

[jjk454ss]

Thanks. Just ordered a new one, figured I'd keep it simple and get a new one.