MBP vs Mac Mini Dilemma

[combat squirrel]

As title I currently have a macbook pro:

2.4ghz
4gb ram
9400+9600
320gb drive

Which I use as my main computer, its connected to my drobo with all data on.

NOW iv been thinking, its on my desk 85/90% of the time, so im pondering perhaps getting a mac mini ? the latest one I can get on student discount with a 2.53 processor, 4gb ram etc for what ...£570 ?, and then I could sell my MBP for about 900 ish, and pocket the cash while maintaining near on exacty the same system ?.....is what im thinking at the moment, also iv found out the mac mini can take 8gb ram, which would make it a little power house in all honesty, its used 99% of the time for internet, and photoshop, lightroom etc, clearly portability isnt a huge issue as I dont move it anywhere near as much as i thought i would, what would you do ? good idea ?

 

[Impspeed]

You could buy mine in the classifieds for £450 with keyboard and spend the saving on the 8GB RAM?

The Mini is a great computer however I spend so much time on the road at different events I could do with the portability of a MacBook at the moment.

I really wish I could keep the Mini, it's great and sits nicely under my TV mainly to run music through my Amp, watch DVD's, videos, iTunes, Web and sort photos.

DB

 

[Impspeed]

Double Post

 

[Impspeed]

Triple Post!

 

[combat squirrel]

Hi Impspeed, its a little on the slower side at 2ghz, was looking at more 2.5ghz, also im not sure if your version can do 8gb ram ?! , thanks for offer anyways

 

[blue max]

Are you aware that a mac mini does not come with a screen?

Might throw your calculations.

Graham

 

[combat squirrel]

Are you aware that a mac mini does not come with a screen?

Might throw your calculations.

Graham

OMG no way ! yes I use the MBP with my 24" dell.

Imspeed u got mail dude, have pondered it some.

 

[blue max]

OMG no way ! yes I use the MBP with my 24" dell.

And on that bombshell... Well if you had said that, I would have wondered why you were even asking the question.

Graham

 

[Fezman]

If you don't have the portability requirements - go for the mini.

I had one for a few years to get into the mac environment. I did the opposite to you - sold the mini and bought a macbook which I love. I then got a 24" imac. Would definitely recommend the mini.

What I suspect though is the few times you have / would use the MBP out of the house - you'll be kicking yourself for not having one.
just my £0.02

 

[p1tse]

if you don't need the portability then yes, save the cash for something else

 

[mfwild13]

if you don't need the portability then yes, save the cash for something else

Use the cash to get an Ipad to get the portability back