I need a compact and cost-effective desktop computer for light tasks. As it would be only for light tasks, I actually wouldn't mind the the 2014 dual-core CPU that much, it's even kinda in the same ballpark as the 1.6 Ghz dual-core CPU that is in the new 2018 Macbook Air that Apple announced few days ago. (For similar reason I also don't mind the soldered down 8GB RAM in this case.)
But I would install a 1TB SSD in it for storage. I can't do that with the newly announced 2018 Mac Mini as it has soldered down SSD and only 128GB in the $799 model! And I don't want to buy an external SSD, that way it's not so compact anymore.
I have a 2011/12 model, which is expandable and is perfectly fine for light tasks. I use it to compile software all the time. I suggest you find a second hand one. You could probably get one for around $200 or less.
Adrian Martin
I also like the natural metal finish of the previous Mac Mini model better then the new one or the NUC.
Hunter Ortiz
It sounds like your not going to be convinced of anything else so you got to ask yourself, is the "modern" metal finish and last gen specs better than having a better spec, cheaper, nuc?
Julian Moore
Why do you feel like you need to convince others to use products you like over products they like?
Carson Morris
Because I want you to save money. There is nothing apple has that hasnt been done cheaper and better by someone else.
Caleb Price
I used to work on one and it was terribly slow. I cant recommend it for anything more than a web browsing machine
Joshua Edwards
>Mac mini >cost effective
John Garcia
Got a late 2012 one back when it was new. Still runs fine, and I've yet to upgrade anything so I'm hoping to get some more life out of it.
Jason Reed
Mac OS is still the only usable OS that supports Adobe software.
William Baker
There is used, refurb, and many electronics stores still have the old models around, but don't expect a discount since those machines have 0 margins.
Jack Myers
If you want people to save money, teach them to save, don't tell them to spend money on something else (something you like).
Tyler Wood
That doesn't sound good and the new Mac Mini is also a big let down.
Adam Morgan
Get a used laptop, literally any laptop from the past 5 years. You can plug in a mouse/keyboard/monitor to it just the same
Thomas Hernandez
This.
Christopher Allen
You might find one on ebay.
Why are you even asking. No, you probably cannot buy a new one from apple anymore.
Christopher Russell
I would get a nuc, easy to set up and modify. I can imagine opening a Mac mini might be near impossible? Also if you think the nuc is ugly, you can mount it on the back of your monitor (if it has vesa mount)
Kevin Rivera
>it's an appletoddler subhuman thinks his faggot fruit toys belong on Jow Forums episode
>I can imagine opening a Mac mini might be near impossible? Twist the bottom lid and pop it off, now you have access to the motherboard, RAM, and can sneak out the SSD (on 2012 and earlier). It is like opening a big jar.
Justin Morgan
Fucking $500 a nearly five-year old CPU and hardly any storage. Nigger are you insane, get a NUC for approximately the same price that blows that thing out of the water.
