iMac vs Mac Mini

[NorCalMac]

I'm sure this questioned has been asked many times but I thought I would give you my scenario and see what you think.

The main use for my Mac would be to run the iLife suite including doing some video editing. I don't play games on my computer I have a Wii for that. I have a 19" LCD I use now that I am happy with.

I like the iMac cause of it's better specs but ofcouse that comes with a price. Also if I go the way of the mini it will free up some cash to get a 42" Plasma TV which would be cool.

So which Mac is for me?

 

[4JNA]

you answered your own question...

a mini is perfect for what you listed, and you end up with a better screen and the plasma for mini/gaming/media.

no brainer. get a mini, an external (ministack) for storage, and the plasma! 1080P. nuff said.

 

[NorCalMac]

you answered your own question...

a mini is perfect for what you listed, and you end up with a better screen and the plasma for mini/gaming/media.

no brainer. get a mini, an external (ministack) for storage, and the plasma! 1080P. nuff said.

So the mini will be fine for video editing? That is my only concern. Also let's say I was able to get 25% off either the iMac or Mini does that change anything?

 

[Nichod]

Get what you want. A lot is also on personal desire. If you really like the look of the imac and thats what you want you will never be happy with the mini.

 

[thejadedmonkey]

If you can get an iMac for 25% off, but not a Mini, it might be worth getting the low end iMac because of the low price difference, and better specs, but I agree with everyone else, the mini is fine, and saving the money and getting a nice TV for gaming is probably the better choice.

 

[NorCalMac]

If you can get an iMac for 25% off, but not a Mini, it might be worth getting the low end iMac because of the low price difference, and better specs, but I agree with everyone else, the mini is fine, and saving the money and getting a nice TV for gaming is probably the better choice.

I can get any mac for 25% off.

 

[SheriffParker]

The mini will do video editing just fine. It should render video and do processor-intensive tasks as good as the iMac.

As long as you aren't working in 3D, the Mini will be up to snuff for you.