Yep, for those who want an all-in-one solution without the need for quick portability, the iMacs are certainly a good choice these days.
Slau On May 8, 2014, at 8:49 AM, TheOreoMonster <[email protected]> wrote: > don't forget the iMacs, Some bang for bucks can be had in the desktop > configuration space there. > On May 8, 2014, at 8:31 AM, Slau Halatyn <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I seem to remember hearing that the Mini Server edition did not play nicely >> with Pro Tools. I'd just be careful about looking into that for anyone >> considering that route. >> >> Slau >> >> On May 8, 2014, at 7:51 AM, Ashley <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> SO do I, generally... If I went the mini route, I'd definitely be upgrading >>> the ram myself. As for SSD's; apple are charging £160 for a single 256GB >>> ssd, which isn't far off everywhere else. For 2 of them, however, they want >>> £480... work that one out. >>> >>> If it were just 1 SSD, I'd go with apple's; beats taking the logic board >>> out, and besides if you have a non apple SSD with OSX, you must install >>> trim enabler - and run it every time you do an update, which would become >>> annoying. There's a special bracket required to put 2 drives in a mini - >>> it's not, unfortunately, a standard thing in every mini; only certain >>> configurations! >>> >>> Ashley >>> >>> On 08/05/2014 12:43, Scott Chesworth wrote: >>>> Ah, who designed that! Apple are missing an obvious configuration >>>> there. Had no idea that was the case as I generally pick up parts and >>>> upgrade after purchase to save a few quid. >>>> >>>> Good luck with the new machine. May she be speedy. >>>> >>>> Scott >>>> >>>> On 5/8/14, Ashley <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> Thanks Scott, Nick and Slau - it looks like I'll probably forget the >>>>> mini, as it's a little behind in terms of technology. >>>>> >>>>> I was considering a mac mini server; however, I wanted an SSD. If you >>>>> add an SSD to a server, you don't get the extra 1TB hard drive in >>>>> addition - the choices are either: >>>>> 2 1TB drives >>>>> 1 SSD >>>>> 2 SSD's >>>>> For the price of apple's 2 SSD's I could buy a thunderbolt drive. It's a >>>>> shame; a server mini with an SSD and a 1TB drive would be perfect. >>>>> >>>>> However; what I ultimately need is speed; and the macbook pro will give >>>>> me more of that than the mini. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 08/05/2014 03:21, Scott Chesworth wrote: >>>>>> Since you said you preferred desktops, if you do go the Mac Mini >>>>>> route, look into the Mac Mini server line. >>>>>> >>>>>> On 5/7/14, Nick Gawronski <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> Hi, I would go with the mac book pro as you can take it with you and >>>>>>> have editing abilities on the road. That is why I bought my mac book >>>>>>> pro for just this reason. Nick Gawronski >>>>>>> On 5/7/2014 3:17 PM, Ashley wrote: >>>>>>>> Hey all, >>>>>>>> What are your thoughts on the below machines: >>>>>>>> Mac mini. 2.6GHZ Ivybridge Core I7 quad core CPU. 16GB ram, 256GB SSD. >>>>>>>> vs... >>>>>>>> Macbook pro, retina, 15". 2.6GHZ Haswell I7. 16GB ram. 1TB PCE-Based >>>>>>>> Flash >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'd like a decent machine for ProTools. I do like desktop machines; >>>>>>>> but if the macbook pro would be considerably faster, I'll use a >>>>>>>> laptop. Drive space isn't a consideration. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thoughts? >>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>> Ashley >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups >>>>>>> "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>>>> an >>>>>>> email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to [email protected]. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Pro Tools Accessibility" group. 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