I've just purchased a Mini - after much debate and going to my apple store.
Here's what I've found:
1. The hard drive storage is NOT extendable on the board directly, however, via thunderbolt or USB you can extend (1TB ssd won't run you that much external over thunderbolt 3)
2. The RAM is upgradable, and can be interchanged with ease - they're SO-DIMMs, 64G of DDR4 will only run $400 CAD after shipping, tax, and import charges
3. The size is the same, the look and feel is expected to be much better, the part I like the most is the RAM upgrade at my own will, when I need it
4. The 6-core i7 will be built to last. They are definitely better than the last generation Mac Mini
tl;dr: Core i7, 8GB ram unit with 128G ssd to start, get a thunderbolt3 SSD (1TB), attach dual monitors (HDMI or Thunderbolt - there are 4 TB3 ports), attach pre-existing keyboard/mouse
How easy is it to upgrade the RAM? Does it void your warranty? I've been thinking about making the jump from my 13" mid 2015 into a Mac Mini too, but since I work a lot with IntelliJ that eats RAM like crazy I need way more than 8GB.
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I've just purchased a Mini - after much debate and going to my apple store.
Here's what I've found:
tl;dr: Core i7, 8GB ram unit with 128G ssd to start, get a thunderbolt3 SSD (1TB), attach dual monitors (HDMI or Thunderbolt - there are 4 TB3 ports), attach pre-existing keyboard/mouse
That macMini Configuration in Europe costs like 1250€ without Monitors
Cool, I may go with this exact same configuration.
It's great, Core i7, 8 GB ram, 128G SSD - a 1TB ssd is costing me $85, and 64G ram upgrade is $400. It's 10x cheaper than apple's OEM cost.
wait wait wait, a 1tb ssd for $85? where does one find these amazing deals?
the fact that the RAM is upgradeable is great!
How much did you pay for this configuration?
All in, I’ve paid $1503.57 CAD, if you’re using USD that’s about $1200 USD all in
thanks!
I didn't quite get it.. Can you please write base conf with price you payed and how much will you cost each upgrade? thx a lot
How easy is it to upgrade the RAM? Does it void your warranty? I've been thinking about making the jump from my 13" mid 2015 into a Mac Mini too, but since I work a lot with IntelliJ that eats RAM like crazy I need way more than 8GB.