Q: Should I get an iMac or a Mac Mini?
My iMac just completely broke down after having multiple issues with it and now I'm looking at getting a new Mac. I love the iMac, but I'm not gonna deny that it's pretty expensive. If I get one, I'll just go all the way and get the 27''. Otherwise, I was thinking about getting the Mac Mini and just getting a seperate monitor. I don't do any gaming or anything like that. I use my Mac for internet, movies, editing pictures, and that's pretty much it. My reasoning for getting the Mini is that because it's so cheap, I won't feel so bad about upgrading in a few years. With the iMac, it'll be hard to justify to my wife why I want to spend another $1,000+ in a few years. What do you think?
Posted on Jan 25, 2012 12:38 AM
Top Mac Mini: $799
Apple mouse + keyboard: $118 ( not included with the mini )
Apple MacBook Air SuperDrive $79.00 ( No DVD/CD drive included with the mini)
24" LCD around $170
Mini display port to DVI adapter to connect LCD $34.00
Basic webcam around $40.00
Total for Mac Mini: $1240
Total for iMac 21": $1199 Including; keyboard, mouse, monitor, superdrive,webcam.
The iMac as a quad core i5 versus a dual core i5 in the Mini.
So in the end, the price is almost the same, but with the Mini you can replace the LCD for under $200 if it is dead in a few years.
Changing the LCD in a iMac will cost at least $500.00
You can also reuse the LCD bought with a Mac Mini with a other computer later on.
It's up to you!
Posted on Jan 25, 2012 7:49 AM