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Q: Buying advice - mac mini or iMac (or even MacBook Pro)

Hi guys

 

I'm in need of a new (mostly desktop) computer. As I have a Dell consumer-grade display capable of 4K video I'm thinking of getting Mac Mini. However as I understand they have not been updated in a while which worries me a bit.

 

Here's what i need it for:

  • Basic and sometimes a bit more advanced photo editing (Apple Photos mostly, Photoshop sometimes)
  • DJing and live broadcasts (Traktor - doesn't require too much CPU, Facebook live broadcasts through Wirecast - this takes a bit as i add many layers of video)
  • Occasional travel videos (Final Cut Pro X, at this point 1080p, in future 4K)
  • All the regular stuff - web, email

 

Although I will use this mac mostly on weekends every now and then the need for specs is clearly there. And I want my purchases to be as future-proof as possible.

 

What would you guys and gals recommend in this use case?

 

NB! I don't rule out MacBook Pro (13 inch then) either.

 

thanks

Posted on Jun 29, 2016 8:14 AM

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