It is expensive, but I really like OSX, and my current iMac is from ~2012 and still going strong. When I used to use PC stuff before I'd be upgrading every 2-3 years. I figure if I was a plumber I'd want the proper tools for the job....
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Why go for top of the range desktop v Intel NUC or similar ?
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If you want OSX then PC is really not an option. In terms of reliability the last 3-4 years Macbooks are riddled with technical faults and recalls and you only get 1 year of warranty unless you pay even more for dubious apple care and still face major delays of having non-base config box fixed/replaced. Apple is not what it used to be, at least when it comes to laptops. Maybe Mac mini is more reliable or maybe it isn't, just couldn't stomach the risk when the Dell XPS came with 5 years, next business day, on-site warranty too, which was one of the deciding factors to be honest.Comment
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Fair enough. I've got a reasonably recent MBP and I've not hit any problems with it, but I do know people who've had problems with duff keyboards. I'm comparatively very time poor but have available funds in the company, so cost is lower down the list for me than convenience. That being said, I'll upgrade the RAM myself and there's no way I'm paying £1k for a monitor stand!And the lord said unto John; "come forth and receive eternal life." But John came fifth and won a toaster.Comment
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If you're going to plug in external drives and external GPUs then why go for a small form factor? You're just going to end up with a PC spread across your desk anywayOriginally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostIf you're going to plug in external drives and external GPUs then why go for a small form factor? You're just going to end up with a PC spread across your desk anywayAnd the lord said unto John; "come forth and receive eternal life." But John came fifth and won a toaster.Comment
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Originally posted by b0redom View PostBecause Apple don't offer any other alternative.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6003 using TapatalkOriginally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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They’re all laptop variants vs full fat. Also I’m currently considering an ultra wide display. iMac ties you to a specific form factor.
Before anyone chimes in about hackintosh, yes I could go that way, but I just want the thing to work. I don’t want to be tinkering constantly.And the lord said unto John; "come forth and receive eternal life." But John came fifth and won a toaster.Comment
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With you there.
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