Mac mini plus TBD27 nets the second TB port, adds more FW and USB ports too.
I don't know about ifixit ratings, but watching the OWC video on installing dual drives into the mini, I'd MUCH rather do that than try to take apart a current series iMac. The performance and RAM differences are pretty much a wash for my needs. :-) Godfrey On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:50 PM, steve harley <p...@paper-ape.com> wrote: > a Thunderbolt port is more flexible; it can become either of the ports you > lose — a Thunderbolt to FireWire adapter is $29; a Thunderbolt (really > DisplayPort) to HDMI or DVI adapter is under $10 — and since the display is > built-in, you could get both of the Mini's ports back if you want (even after > adding other Thunderbolt devices as long as they have pass-through) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.