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Small PCs or mac mini 2014?

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schpaaa

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Apr 18, 2015
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I'm using the basic model of mac mini late 2012, and had been using since early 2013.

The reason why I am considering changing back to PC is simply that I am using win7 almost entirely on bootcamp and hardly use the mac component. The system is getting slower and slower and I am not sure if there is hardware and software issues both present. The USBs often cannot support multiple devices for some reason.

I wonder if I can get some advices, with my following requirements

1. fast system for multi-tasking but not for gaming
2. support windows 7
3. had more and reliable usb ports (currently i had 4)
4. able to fit into a typical check in luggage.
5. relatively value for money
6. do not require DIY.
 
schpaaa said:
I'm using the basic model of mac mini late 2012, and had been using since early 2013.

The reason why I am considering changing back to PC is simply that I am using win7 almost entirely on bootcamp and hardly use the mac component. The system is getting slower and slower and I am not sure if there is hardware and software issues both present. The USBs often cannot support multiple devices for some reason.

I wonder if I can get some advices, with my following requirements

1. fast system for multi-tasking but not for gaming
2. support windows 7
3. had more and reliable usb ports (currently i had 4)
4. able to fit into a typical check in luggage.
5. relatively value for money
6. do not require DIY.
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First off, Yosemite is known for not running on HDDs well. It only runs well on SSDs.

Second, if you're looking for portability, your needs would be better served by a MacBook Air.

I'm a software engineer and everybody in my company uses Macs, even the ones who use Windows almost exclusively. When asked, they said that they love the Mac's hardware and design.

I have a 13" rMBP for travelling purposes and use a 4-port USB 3.0 hub (AC powered, but I just use my power bank to power the hub) and it does support several devices through a single port well.
 
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