It also had a powerful graphics processor included with its GeForce GTX 775M graphics processor with 2 GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory with a built-in FaceTime HD camera.
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The basic components of a computer such as the RAM were upgraded as this model had an 8 GB of 1600 MHz PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM which could be upgraded on purchase to a 32 GB RAM but not recommended for an upgrade after even though it is a possibility. new Mac Mini, iMac & MacBook Pro Retina introduced Benchmark results as an indication of. A number of more conventional features of a computer were absent – such a DVD drive slots and the FireWire ports that were traditional with the Apple iMac brand and new features appeared – such as the Thunderbolt port which allows for the passage of both visual and audio signal. But highly fine tuned colours are not the priority.About this iMac The Apple iMac Intel Aluminum released in September 2013 was another step in creativity in the world of computers. I'm fine downgrading a bit on speed and screen from my macbook, just don't want to feel like a massive step down. And I guess I could add an external SSD drive like kschendel said. But I'm very drawn to a 27" display and the processor on the imac seems better (?). I like the SSD drive on the mac mini and feel somewhat reassured by the newer model. I think both of them could be bargained down a little bit. iMac 27" late 2013, 3,5 GHz Intel Core i7, 8GB ram, 1TB fusion drive. mac mini 2014, i5 2.6 GHz, 16 GB ram, 256 SSD with an Apple LED Cinema display 24" - USD 1275
But I also found a relatively well spec-ed, newer mac mini with an external 24" display that I thought looked interesting. Given your responses, I'll go back to 2013 if the price looks decent and drives and ram can be upgraded. So I've had a rethink and I've decided to only look for 27". USD 702Īre the 2013 models too old to bother with? Here are some examples of machines I've seen (I'm in Norway, have converted the local prices):
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Apple Bluetooth Antenna Cable for A1481 Mac Pro Late 2013 923-0687 Original. Still a nice-looking, well-built computer Fast quad-core processors and nice IPS panels across the line Increased graphics performance, even. I've always used SSD so not sure how much of a difference to expect in speed. Top 10 Best macbook pro cases Review in 2022 1. Most of them have a 'regular' 1TB hard drive. So far, I've been looking at second hand options dating back to 2013.
Not sure how I'd feel about that after being used to retina. Several of the second hand ones I've seen have a 1920x1080 screen. Need to play audio and video files for work, but no editing.
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Usage: I usually run about 10+ apps at the time: note taking app, calendar, two mail programs, pdf reader/editor, word, powerpoint, bookends, skype, omnioutliner, tidal, task manager, keyboard maestro.
So far, I've kept my macbooks for a maximum of 4 years before upgrading. I'm unsure how far back it makes sense to go when buying used. I'm thinking of supplementing it with a second hand iMac for my office space at work, preferably a 27 inch but also looking at 21.