I'd go the hackintosh route if I were you. You only need it to hold you over for (probably) another 4 or 5 months until new ones are announced. And being you're a retired hobbiest, seems like you've got the time?
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The new Mac mini is almost certainly coming
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I'd go the hackintosh route if I were you. You only need it to hold you over for (probably) another 4 or 5 months until new ones are announced. And being you're a retired hobbiest, seems like you've got the time?
Yes you can. Just make sure that when you format the USB drive that it's bootable for OS X. Just follow the instructions at Tonymac.
Thanks. I will. The only thing is, even with a separate SSD running OS X, I don't want to alter my default Windows 10 boot disk (or Windows 10 OS) in any way.
I thought the same thing st first but I never booted windows since I hackintoshed. Now i am considering formatting my windows drive completely because I am so happy with the osx install. It is reliable and fast.
Now I am not sure if a better mini will ever be available to persuade me to buy it.
That's a no-go for me as I have a bunch of Windows-only games, and I run Visual Studio as my Unity editor.
No, it will do nothing to your original Windows drive or OS. Just make sure you pick the correct drive to format for OS X
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If there is going to be a Skylake (or future) Mac Mini then i would guess there is likely to be a redesign and there will be a re-organisation of the number of ports at the back. Potentially there could be only USB-C ports which are also Thunderbolt 3 if this is the case then I would imagine the Mac Mini will be a little bit smaller. How many USB-C ports would there be considering people would bring their own keyboards and mice.
They really should make the new Mini with a SSD. If the base rMBP has 128GB SSD then surely the Mac Mini could have the same. It would be utterly embarrassing if Apple put a spinning HDD in a newly released Mac Mini in 2016.
They really should make the new Mini with a SSD. If the base rMBP has 128GB SSD then surely the Mac Mini could have the same. It would be utterly embarrassing if Apple put a spinning HDD in a newly released Mac Mini in 2016.
Based on the macOS announcements of old files offloading to the cloud, and a new file system, it is possible Apple is getting ready to abandon spinners and fusion in favor of onlying going to SSDs.
SSDs have drastically reduced in price. If you can get a top end 1 TB ssd for under 160, the spinners now occupy the niche that tape drive a did 20 years ago.
Building a file system and offloading old data to a cloud automatically suggests little percieved purpose in a large capacity local storage for any outside of professional photographers/videographers, etc.
Honestly, what I find utterly embarrassing is that with Apple, you aren't allowed to make such choices yourself. In the PC world, I can easily open up my desktop computer, add or remove components as I like, and continue on with life. In the Mac world, I'm taking my machine's life in my hands every time I try to access the interior, and there's really no room to add much of anything anyway. More and more, Apple makes the choices about what components your machine has, not you...
Actually Tim Cook spilled the beans a while back when he said he "wanted to go deep" meaning replacing the Intel chips with Apple chips. My guess is such a mini made in the USA will debut with the delivery of OS Sierra in the later part of 2016. It make sense to introduce new hardware when the OS undergoes a major internal change. And since the machine will be made in the USA there is every reason to bring up the new production line to build a machine with new outer skin. In order to justify the cost of building here, they will want to simplify the internals as much as possible. Everything will be soldered onto the board and maybe a fan will be unnecessary.
Well, I broke down and bought a "new" outdated, overpriced Mini. And after the episode I had with that used Mini I bought (500 up in smoke", I got the 3 year Apple Care too. This is the worst I ever felt about buying something new. But screw a hackintosh and the irritation that comes along with them. I'm too old (67) and grumpy for that. And you know your are old when you weigh the extra cost of a 3-year warranty against if you will live long enough to get your money's worth?
At least you will know it will work every day and that the new Mac Mini is almost "always" certainly coming.
Tiberious2000 states............Based on the macOS announcements of old files offloading to the cloud, and a new file system, it is possible Apple is getting ready to abandon spinners and fusion in favor of onlying going to SSDs.
SSDs have drastically reduced in price. If you can get a top end 1 TB ssd for under 160, the spinners now occupy the niche that tape drive a did 20 years ago.
Building a file system and offloading old data to a cloud automatically suggests little percieved purpose in a large capacity local storage for any outside of professional photographers/videographers, etc.
You make an assumption that everyone is comfortable using cloud storage for what can be sensitive files or files that contain personal data. I'm afraid the only thing in my personal cloud is 'rain'
There has been any number of companies over the years offering cloud storage (sometimes free) that have either ceased trading, been the subject of a takeover, or suddenly announce changes to their T&Cs whereby 'free' is no longer free. This can lead to all sorts of issues of ownership etc.
I prefer to take responsibility for my own data, not entrust it to some faceless organisation.
SSDs have drastically reduced in price. If you can get a top end 1 TB ssd for under 160, the spinners now occupy the niche that tape drive a did 20 years ago.
Building a file system and offloading old data to a cloud automatically suggests little percieved purpose in a large capacity local storage for any outside of professional photographers/videographers, etc.
You make an assumption that everyone is comfortable using cloud storage for what can be sensitive files or files that contain personal data. I'm afraid the only thing in my personal cloud is 'rain'
There has been any number of companies over the years offering cloud storage (sometimes free) that have either ceased trading, been the subject of a takeover, or suddenly announce changes to their T&Cs whereby 'free' is no longer free. This can lead to all sorts of issues of ownership etc.
I prefer to take responsibility for my own data, not entrust it to some faceless organisation.
The reason rMBPs don't have spinning HDDs is cause they don't have room. If they could they would have put them in . The strategy is to offer the spinning Hdd as entry, and giving you options to upgrade. This allows you to offer a base model an an attractive price and get money money out of customers that realise Hdd is slow. This strategy will continue on the Mac mini while there is space for a spinning Hdd . I suspect the next mini might be the size of the Apple TV though, selling point being compactness and not performance.
Tiberious2000 states............Based on the macOS announcements of old files offloading to the cloud, and a new file system, it is possible Apple is getting ready to abandon spinners and fusion in favor of onlying going to SSDs.
SSDs have drastically reduced in price. If you can get a top end 1 TB ssd for under 160, the spinners now occupy the niche that tape drive a did 20 years ago.
Building a file system and offloading old data to a cloud automatically suggests little percieved purpose in a large capacity local storage for any outside of professional photographers/videographers, etc.
You make an assumption that everyone is comfortable using cloud storage for what can be sensitive files or files that contain personal data. I'm afraid the only thing in my personal cloud is 'rain'
There has been any number of companies over the years offering cloud storage (sometimes free) that have either ceased trading, been the subject of a takeover, or suddenly announce changes to their T&Cs whereby 'free' is no longer free. This can lead to all sorts of issues of ownership etc.
I prefer to take responsibility for my own data, not entrust it to some faceless organisation.
I assume nothing about everyone's storage preference. I made a prediction based on WWDC announcements around macOS Sierra and the changing storage market and made a statement about Apple's perception of storage. Please re-read the post and you will see that.
However, I too, prefer local control over my data for privacy and personal control. A friend has often referred to the the cloud (from any provider) as, "The Complete Loss Of User Data." As someone who tried to use iTunes Match, I can verify that users need to manage their local content. I would have lost files if I had not made a local back-up.
I am curious to know which unit you bought. I was thinking of the high-end stock model with upgrades to the i7 cpu, to 16GB, and to the 2TB fusion drive. Total is $1499.
Apple wants you to off load to the cloud so they can charge you fees.
That's all Apple wants anymore is more user fees.
That's all Apple wants anymore is more user fees.
I'm not sure about the wisdom of your decision TBH. You have buyers remorse from the outset which is never good. I have found throughout life (I too am of more mature years) that if something doesn't sit well with you at the outset then if never completely sits right period.
An OS from whatever source is simply a launch vehicle so I cannot be chewed whether it's OS X (cough macOS) Windows or Linux. I am quite taken with the NUC - (a machine Apple wish they had made) so if I'm still in that frame of mind when I come to change the iMac then that's what I will go for.
A computer is after all simply a tool for doing a job, no sentimentality from me I'm afraid.
He needed a Mac for X Code because his other one took a crap. He said he already had a HP for Windows.
As a developer he was in between " a hard place and a rock."
Tiberious2000 states............Based on the macOS announcements of old files offloading to the cloud, and a new file system, it is possible Apple is getting ready to abandon spinners and fusion in favor of onlying going to SSDs.
SSDs have drastically reduced in price. If you can get a top end 1 TB ssd for under 160, the spinners now occupy the niche that tape drive a did 20 years ago.
Building a file system and offloading old data to a cloud automatically suggests little percieved purpose in a large capacity local storage for any outside of professional photographers/videographers, etc.
You make an assumption that everyone is comfortable using cloud storage for what can be sensitive files or files that contain personal data. I'm afraid the only thing in my personal cloud is 'rain'
There has been any number of companies over the years offering cloud storage (sometimes free) that have either ceased trading, been the subject of a takeover, or suddenly announce changes to their T&Cs whereby 'free' is no longer free. This can lead to all sorts of issues of ownership etc.
I prefer to take responsibility for my own data, not entrust it to some faceless organisation.
I completely agree. Thanks for saying it out loud. Nothing makes me happier than an image of my drive on an external drive
That said, I use Carbonite as well.Apple is gearing up for a service business, with regular, stable income based on subscriptions.
I can't knock them for doing it, but it isn't in our favor unfortunately. They're trying to get more revenue and keep up growth at a time when computers/tablets/phones are plateauing in terms of hardware specifications and software demands.
Hence things like seriously underspeccing their hardware and the strictly controlled software and update scheme.
With the exception of one program, I am not locked into the Apple ecology, and even that program has equivalent substitutes in other platforms. Worst case is that I would have to do a bunch of file translation and cleaning up.
I would prefer to stay in Apple, possibly via Hackintosh. But can survive switching to straight Linux if needed.
Actually, will most probably end up with two separate machines and systems. A dedicated Linux box for video processing, and a modest Apple laptop (plus external 27-30" screen) for everything else.
This one with no special options:
http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-mini?product=MGEN2LL/A&step=config#
On reading about your purchase what immediately sprung to mind was the classic Monty Python sketch with the car and a branch from a tree.
I'm afraid if I owned that model then I would have to thrash it with something similar on a daily basis - sorry.
Faulty Towers not Monty Python!On reading about your purchase what immediately sprung to mind was the classic Monty Python sketch with the car and a branch from a tree.
I'm afraid if I owned that model then I would have to thrash it with something similar on a daily basis - sorry.