It’s a mid 2010 2.93GHz Core i7 Rob with 8GB memory and a 2TB HD. The basic conundrum I have is whether to risk the considerable expense of updating the HD to SSD or Fusion when the iMac is so long in the tooth and could fail terminally at any moment. It already behaves somewhat strangely at times (Disk First Aid says the HD is fine), and it has a slight cast across the display.
I guess the snag with swapping to a Mac Mini and something like the display that Sam linked to (thanks Sam) is that finding an affordable used Mini with better performance than the existing iMac looks a bit of a stretch. The Mac Mini range is so old now it looks to me like it’s been rather left behind on the performance front. Suggestions anybody? P ---- Phil Ward E: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Twitter: @aphilward Skype: aphilw W: philward.biz W: audio-icons.com <http://audio-icons.com/> W: musicandmiscellany.com <http://musicandmiscellany.com/> W: soundcloud.com/philberish <http://soundcloud.com/philberish> W: peggysdiaries.wordpress.com <http://peggysdiaries.wordpress.com/> • Freelance writer and product designer. • Contributor to Sound on Sound magazine. • UK distributor for Veillette Guitars. www.veilletteguitars.com <http://www.veilletteguitars.com/>. > On 23 Jan 2017, at 09:53, Rob Beattie <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > > How tired's the iMac? 8-) > > Rob > > On Mon, 23 Jan 2017 at 09:24 Phil Ward <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > Funny how we all seem to face the same kind of decisions here on SMUG. > > I’m wondering about exactly the same strategy to replace my tired old 27” > iMac with a Mac Mini and a non-Apple display. > > P > > ---- > Phil Ward > > Skype: aphilw > E: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > > W: philward.biz <http://philward.biz/> > W: audio-icons.com <http://audio-icons.com/> > W: musicandmiscellany.com <http://musicandmiscellany.com/>W: > peggysdiaries.wordress.com <http://peggysdiaries.wordress.com/> > W: soundcloud.com/philberish <http://soundcloud.com/philberish> > > • Freelance writer and product designer. > • Exclusive UK distributor for Veillette Guitars. www.veilletteguitars.com > <http://www.veilletteguitars.com/>. > • Contributor to Sound on Sound magazine. > >> On 23 Jan 2017, at 09:04, Rob Beattie <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Many thanks, >> >> Rob >> >> On Mon, 23 Jan 2017 at 09:01 Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> For the higher resolutions yes, HDMI is limited to 1980x1080, on that >> MacMini anyway >> >> Sam >> >> MacAmbulance Ltd. >> Providing Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development >> >> Sam Mullen >> +44 (0)7747778022 <tel://+447747778022> >> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> www.macambulance.co.uk <http://www.macambulance.co.uk/> >> MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, registration >> number 8466597 >> >> This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may contain >> privileged or confidential information. >> If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and delete >> the email immediately. >> >> >>> On 23 Jan 2017, at 09:00, Rob Beattie <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks Sam, I'll take a look. >>> >>> So I should just ignore DVI and HDMI and concentrate on whether a monitor >>> has a DisplayPort connector? >>> >>> Rob >>> >>> On Mon, 23 Jan 2017 at 08:55 Sam - MacAmbulance <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> You’d need either an Apple Thunderbolt Display (which uses DisplayPort) or >>> a DisplayPort display. Mini DisplayPort uses the same physical connector as >>> thunderbolt. I have two Del QHD displays : >>> https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00X4W3VVG/ >>> <https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00X4W3VVG/> and two DisplayPort to >>> Mini DisplayPort cables, works flawlessly and the resolution is stunning. >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Sam >>> >>> MacAmbulance Ltd. >>> Providing Affordable Mac/PC Support and Web Development >>> >>> Sam Mullen >>> +44 (0)7747778022 <tel://+447747778022> >>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> www.macambulance.co.uk <http://www.macambulance.co.uk/> >>> MacAmbulance Ltd. is a registered company in England & Wales, registration >>> number 8466597 >>> >>> This email is intended solely for the addressed recipients and may contain >>> privileged or confidential information. >>> If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and >>> delete the email immediately. >>> >>> >>> >>>> On 23 Jan 2017, at 08:53, Rob Beattie <[email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> >>> >>>> Having bought a late 2012 Mac Mini on eBay, I'm looking for a 27" monitor >>>> to go with it but am a bit confused by the connections. >>>> >>>> The spec indicates that I can get 2560 x 1600 if I use the Thunderbolt >>>> connector. If that's the case, what kind of connection do I need at the >>>> monitor end? DVI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt? Aaargh... >>>> >>>> And does anyone have a recommendation for a good budget monitor? 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