Hi all,
I’ve just purchased an expensive paperweight 😂
I have, arriving for Christmas, a base model M2 Mini (256/8GB). I’m currently running a late 2013 iMac i5 2.4ghz with 1.12TB Fusion and 16GB. It’s been a decent computer, and can still hold its own to an extent, but as my phones, watches etc get newer, the iMac becomes less compatible. I have Carbon Copy performing a clone daily, and all my
Media on a 4TB WD external. However, I will be moving my Photos library to an external (so I’ll be running two externals off-of the Mini), and just leaving the OS and basic files on the SSD. My Mini is just a way to store/access all of that really. Occasionally I’ll do some RAW photo editing, so I don’t need it to do any ‘heavy lifting’ as such: I’m assuming that spec M2 will handle RAW editing quicker than my iMac? Too late if not I suppose. I will be looking into the Satechi (think that’s right) hub that can house an SSD at some point in the future so I can lose the externals altogether, but that’ll come later in the year.
But, the paperweight comment is in relation to its status. I can’t afford to get a monitor, or additional keyboard/mouse yet, so I’m looking for recommendations-it’s just going to sit there until I can afford it!
I’d quite like a decent, but budget friendly monitor-I’d like to aim for a 27” if possible, and one that will look as good as my iMac. Lots of unknown (to me) brands, as well as well-known, but I’ve always had MacBooks or iMacs, so monitors is an unknown for me.
Also, recommendations for a keyboard and mouse combo? I’m not fussed about Apple models this time-but something similar in looks would be nice. Equally, on the flip side, I quite like the idea of a mechanical keyboard, but not having any experience with one, I’ve heard that they are quite noisy? My Max is in the lounge, so if I am using it, I do t want it to interfere with whatever everyone is is watching on TV.
Apologies for the lengthy post-I’m quite excited for the new Mac, just gutted I can’t get it running straight away!
Recommendations welcomed.
Cheers,
Dan
I’ve just purchased an expensive paperweight 😂
I have, arriving for Christmas, a base model M2 Mini (256/8GB). I’m currently running a late 2013 iMac i5 2.4ghz with 1.12TB Fusion and 16GB. It’s been a decent computer, and can still hold its own to an extent, but as my phones, watches etc get newer, the iMac becomes less compatible. I have Carbon Copy performing a clone daily, and all my
Media on a 4TB WD external. However, I will be moving my Photos library to an external (so I’ll be running two externals off-of the Mini), and just leaving the OS and basic files on the SSD. My Mini is just a way to store/access all of that really. Occasionally I’ll do some RAW photo editing, so I don’t need it to do any ‘heavy lifting’ as such: I’m assuming that spec M2 will handle RAW editing quicker than my iMac? Too late if not I suppose. I will be looking into the Satechi (think that’s right) hub that can house an SSD at some point in the future so I can lose the externals altogether, but that’ll come later in the year.
But, the paperweight comment is in relation to its status. I can’t afford to get a monitor, or additional keyboard/mouse yet, so I’m looking for recommendations-it’s just going to sit there until I can afford it!
I’d quite like a decent, but budget friendly monitor-I’d like to aim for a 27” if possible, and one that will look as good as my iMac. Lots of unknown (to me) brands, as well as well-known, but I’ve always had MacBooks or iMacs, so monitors is an unknown for me.
Also, recommendations for a keyboard and mouse combo? I’m not fussed about Apple models this time-but something similar in looks would be nice. Equally, on the flip side, I quite like the idea of a mechanical keyboard, but not having any experience with one, I’ve heard that they are quite noisy? My Max is in the lounge, so if I am using it, I do t want it to interfere with whatever everyone is is watching on TV.
Apologies for the lengthy post-I’m quite excited for the new Mac, just gutted I can’t get it running straight away!
Recommendations welcomed.
Cheers,
Dan
