{"id":5055,"date":"2019-05-03T08:23:11","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T14:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ramblindan.org\/?p=5055"},"modified":"2019-05-03T08:27:55","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T14:27:55","slug":"big-mac-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ramblindan.org\/?p=5055","title":{"rendered":"Big MAC Update"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MACmini under the monitor.<\/p><\/div>\n

This new MAC mini is the first macOS I have experienced on a decent speed, 3.6GHz quad core processor. I mentioned elsewhere my first (now 14-year-old) mini was designed by Apple to be a low-end low performer so it wouldn\u2019t compete on an equal basis with the rest of the Apple product line. It has the original Apple \u201cPowerPC\u201d G4 1.42 GHz processor, 167 Mhz bus.<\/p>\n

Performance is as fast as most low-end laptop computers of the time, so it was a good but certainly not a speedy machine. At the time, I though it was just fine for my needs.<\/p>\n

The new quad core mini I chose is also the low end mini, but the operational ability of the machine is no slouch. The RAM is high speed, operating at 2667 MHz with 8GB. The amount of RAM can be increased if I feel the need. 8 MB seems like an excellent starting point.<\/p>\n

The MAC mini can be purchased with much more RAM and powerful electronics, for buyers with greater needs and budget. The quad version I have is certainly NOT a low-performing starting point. I don\u2019t need to run tests to see if I have the fastest running clock speed. My PC\u2019s are tools, not \u201cHot-Rods\u201d trying to beat every other PC in town. They do the jobs I need.<\/p>\n

I have said, the issue with the other \u201cmain\u201d PCs I own is an operating system that disrespects my needs.<\/p>\n

Enough about the MAC mini\u2019s specs. It\u2019s suitable performance that really matters and the \u201cbase\u201d version of the MAC mini is everything I need. It is equal or better than all my other personal computers. I won\u2019t have to make excuses for what I bought while enduring mediocre performance. The quad mini is a good machine, hardware wise.<\/p>\n

The Operating System is familiar from my past experiences. It\u2019s \u201cgrowing\u201d on me as I re-learn its habits and features. I am no expert (yet) with macOS, but I can see it can be the first system I go to for most of my computing needs. For reasons I have stated many times, the WIN10 and Linux systems are not being replaced. The same reason I have many different hammers in my tool box. Each has its own design to do specific tasks. I need and use them all.<\/p>\n

I ran some new photos I took through Adobe Lightroom on the mini last night. The process was every bit as good as on my two WIN10 computers with equal spec quad processors. Totally satisfactory editing. I absolutely don\u2019t believe a 6-core processor would make any user experience difference, and the point is I really don\u2019t care, as I don\u2019t need Adobe Lightroom to work any faster or so-called \u201cbetter\u201d.<\/p>\n

It also implies that the operating system Lightroom runs in makes no difference for me. The urban legend that \u201creal\u201d artists need a macOS is bunk. MACs are favored because of the hardware, not the OS.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s still very early. I haven\u2019t gone through an OS upgate or any OS housekeeping tasks that annoy me or get in the way of what I want the computer to do. That\u2019s why it\u2019s here. I don\u2019t expect perfection. Nothing is ever perfect. I am looking for a system I don\u2019t have to cuss at in frustration because of an unexpected action that kills a task I have running.<\/p>\n

No grief yet with the MAC mini.<\/p>\n

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