James Meeuwsen
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Q: Mac mini, which processor

I am currently using a 2009 iMac with 3.06 GHz processor. I don't do gaming or movie streaming.  Just internet, email, and keep documents.  Will I be unhappy with the 1.4 GHz Mac mini.

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Sep 23, 2016 11:14 AM

by lllaass,Solvedanswer
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Yes. the low tier is OK for your uses. However, I would not get less than 8 GB or memory since you can't upgrade later since the RAM is soldered in. That adds $100.

You should consider the mid-level Mini, it comes with 8 GB RAM, 1TB HD vice 500GB, and a better graphics processor for only $200 more that the baseline low-lier Mini

Posted on Sep 23, 2016 11:26 AM

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    lllaass lllaass Sep 23, 2016 11:26 AM in response to James Meeuwsen
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    Sep 23, 2016 11:26 AM in response to James Meeuwsen

    Yes. the low tier is OK for your uses. However, I would not get less than 8 GB or memory since you can't upgrade later since the RAM is soldered in. That adds $100.

    You should consider the mid-level Mini, it comes with 8 GB RAM, 1TB HD vice 500GB, and a better graphics processor for only $200 more that the baseline low-lier Mini