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2018 Mac Mini RAM upgrade should be simple enough if you're slightly tech savvy. Definitely doesn't sound as easy as before thou.
It's a fairly simple procedure, though not as easy as some of the previous minis from 2012 and earlier, necessitating a spudger, and a set of security Torx drivers
also performance wise, the base $799 model out performs my 2012 2.3ghz quad i7
We ran Geekbench 4 a number of times, averaging 4,769 and 14,202 on the single and multi-core tests. That compares well to the late 2012 Mac mini with an i7 processor —the previous multi-core champ —running at 2.3GHz which pulled 3300 and 11480 on the single/multi-core tests.
This also compares very well to the 2014 dual-core 3GHz Core i7 which was the previous single-core champ with 3705 and 7062 single and multi-core performance respectively. Both of these tests put the new low-end Mac mini ahead of all previous models in the family.
For CineBench R15, we averaged around 40 fps on the OpenGL test and a tick above 220 on the CPU test.
There are hidden screws that require their new Pentatorxlobe screwdriver to remove. Sold exclusively through Apple for $39.99
Originally Posted by Mizouse
2018 Mac Mini RAM upgrade should be simple enough if you're slightly tech savvy. Definitely doesn't sound as easy as before thou.
It's a fairly simple procedure, though not as easy as some of the previous minis from 2012 and earlier, necessitating a spudger, and a set of security Torx drivers
So I was kinda right? Oh, Apple. "Security screws" for RAM?
So I was kinda right? Oh, Apple. "Security screws" for RAM?
im guessing the process is:
1) remove bottom plate
2) security screws is to remove a cowling
3) remove/loosen screws holding the logic board to the case
4) use spudger to disconnect/slide out logic board from the case just enough to fully reach the memory slots
im guessing the process is:
1) remove bottom plate
2) security screws is to remove a cowling
3) remove/loosen screws holding the logic board to the case
4) use spudger to disconnect/slide out logic board from the case just enough to fully reach the memory slots
im guessing the process is:
1) remove bottom plate
2) security screws is to remove a cowling
3) remove/loosen screws holding the logic board to the case
4) use spudger to disconnect/slide out logic board from the case just enough to fully reach the memory slots
I played with the mini at the Apple Store last night.
It was the 6-core i5 model.
tried exporting with Final Cut Pro their sample 4k 24fps project in ProRes 422 HQ, ohh man it was kind of slow.
Went over to the iMac Pro they had on display. Exported their sample 4k 25fps project also in ProRes 422 HQ with no problem.
That Vega 56 makes a big difference
The mini was a bit warm and got warmer when exporting, but no where near as hot as my 2012 gets while watching 4k videos on YouTube
I played with the mini at the Apple Store last night.
It was the 6-core i5 model.
tried exporting with Final Cut Pro their sample 4k 24fps project in ProRes 422 HQ, ohh man it was kind of slow.
Went over to the iMac Pro they had on display. Exported their sample 4k 25fps project also in ProRes 422 HQ with no problem.
That Vega 56 makes a big difference
Were you expecting the iMac Pro with an 8 core Xeon processor, a dedicated GPU, and probably more RAM to not perform much better than the Mac mini with a 6 core i5, built in GPU, and that sells for 1/5 (?) the price of the iMac Pro?
Were you expecting the iMac Pro with an 8 core Xeon processor, a dedicated GPU, and probably more RAM to not perform much better than the Mac mini with a 6 core i5, built in GPU, and that sells for 1/5 (?) the price of the iMac Pro?
I really thought about replacing my aging MacBook Pro with one of the new iPad Pro. I'm very impressed with the performance.
But what's stopping me is the limitations of USB-C. I don't know why they'd be switching from Lightning to USB-C if they're not going to let us attach USB-C accessories without limitations.
I guess I'll wait to see if future versions of iOS remove those limitations. :-(
Will they earn more from accessory sales than they would earn from people who are now holding onto the MacBook instead of buying a new iPad Pro?
:-)
These kinds of accessories will be getting around iOS, so they're likely to be made by people other than Apple.
Without help, iOS just isn't going to recognize every USB-C/Thunderbolt accessory the way that your MacBook does. You'll have to move things onto the iCloud space first, or something, before you can get those same things onto the iPad.
There's an aftermarket company already on the verge of releasing an add-on piece that is basically a USB-C connected metal bar. It attaches to the USB-C of the iPad and the other side has USB-C, USB-A, and HDMI ports. They're saying that iOS will recognize devices connected to this bar, but I'll believe it when I see it.
It's got to be cheap, too, considering how much people would pay for an iPad Pro.
I use mine almost daily. I use my earbuds in the office when I want to talk on the phone without having to hold the phone and don't want to use speakerphone.
I use them for either talking on the iPhone or plugged into my laptop to talk on skype/ringcentral/chime etc.
Soon I'll be able to relegate my 13" MacBook Pro away from being my main desktop. Just ordered a 5K iMac with the 4.2 i7, Radeon Pro 580, and 512GB SSD. I hate that it's a year and a half old hardware, but an update is probably months away and I'm sick of waiting.
I was an Apple hater for a long, long time. Never understood the cult of personality of Steve Jobs. All of my iPods from the past got scratched to absolute shit with or without a case. If the wind hit them at a certain angle, it seemed like they would develop 1-2 hairline scratches from just that.
A lot of their products seemed to be overpriced, and I didn't understand why. But in the last few years they've won me over. Build quality is superb, and it shows in product durability and longevity. I always thought the "it just works" phrase was cheesy purchase justification but I understand now. I have an XS Max, iPad, watch, AirPods, and I use a MBP at work. They work flawlessly together, controls are intuitive, and customer service has been great too unlike with certain other brands (looking at you, Sony). I have some reservations about my XS Max but otherwise works great. I tried my damndest to go back to Android before my XS but couldn't pull the trigger on anything else.
I don't really have a use for a Mac at home. But that's a good deal. Apple hardware never goes on sale, right?
From apple directly...not a lot. But usual B&H or best buy or others run promotions with minor discounts similar to what costco is offering. You can also get refurbished form apple which is like buying new and usually saves a great deal of money.
Oh, Apple. "Security screws" for RAM?
of course not.
