Hi, been going around and around in my head, gathering info, still not sure. I have a mid 2012 Macbook Pro non Retina. I use an external monitor, mouse, and keyboard with it; haven't used just the computer in years. Upgraded a couple of years ago to 16gb RAM. Still has the original hard drive. I am thinking of getting newer Mac and having this one as a backup (rather than waiting til this one dies).
Cannot decide amongst the choices of Macbook Air 256gb (because after all this time, have only used 133gb of the 500 on the 2012), a Macbook Pro 13in 256 (have seen that the 13in Macbook Pros may be getting the better scissors keyboard later this year; a number of articles recommend waiting. But not using the keyboard much might make that a minor consideration)., a Macbook Pro 16in 512 (for that better keyboard, though I would seldom use that), or a Mac Mini 256gb.
It seems from what I've read that for the low level stuff I do, 8gb RAM should be fine, any opinions? Just web surfing and emailing. The monitor I am using is a 22/24in HPZR2440w, would like to use it with any new computer. Apple wireless mouse and keyboard. I do keep a wired mouse plugged in though, because seems that when the computer goes to sleep, the blue tooth sometimes does not come up right away or at all, have to restart or pull down on the bluetooth menu a few times. As far as that, not sure how easy it is to manage all the things I have plugged in on the many ports on the 2012. If there are only 2 USB-C ports (one used for charging), how easy is it to have a dock/hub to handle: wired mouse, back up hard drive, external speakers, printer, ethernet connection,monitor/display port, power etc? It would seem like a mac mini might be a good choice, but the option of taking the unit with me if need be sounds good too.
I do have a iphone ProMax and a 2014 era ipad so I do have choices there as far as portability.
Want to spend as little as possible, so also have looked at a local business with a good reputation that sells refurbished Macs, still not sure there as far as models, and then of course for used there are old MacBooks floating around. My ideal would be a portable Mac with more ports, but the higher end Macbook Pros are way expensive of course. And even with 4 ports, would still need to do the docking thing.
Any thoughts on how easily that is managed are welcome! Along with anything else that pops out at anyone. Thanks!
Cannot decide amongst the choices of Macbook Air 256gb (because after all this time, have only used 133gb of the 500 on the 2012), a Macbook Pro 13in 256 (have seen that the 13in Macbook Pros may be getting the better scissors keyboard later this year; a number of articles recommend waiting. But not using the keyboard much might make that a minor consideration)., a Macbook Pro 16in 512 (for that better keyboard, though I would seldom use that), or a Mac Mini 256gb.
It seems from what I've read that for the low level stuff I do, 8gb RAM should be fine, any opinions? Just web surfing and emailing. The monitor I am using is a 22/24in HPZR2440w, would like to use it with any new computer. Apple wireless mouse and keyboard. I do keep a wired mouse plugged in though, because seems that when the computer goes to sleep, the blue tooth sometimes does not come up right away or at all, have to restart or pull down on the bluetooth menu a few times. As far as that, not sure how easy it is to manage all the things I have plugged in on the many ports on the 2012. If there are only 2 USB-C ports (one used for charging), how easy is it to have a dock/hub to handle: wired mouse, back up hard drive, external speakers, printer, ethernet connection,monitor/display port, power etc? It would seem like a mac mini might be a good choice, but the option of taking the unit with me if need be sounds good too.
I do have a iphone ProMax and a 2014 era ipad so I do have choices there as far as portability.
Want to spend as little as possible, so also have looked at a local business with a good reputation that sells refurbished Macs, still not sure there as far as models, and then of course for used there are old MacBooks floating around. My ideal would be a portable Mac with more ports, but the higher end Macbook Pros are way expensive of course. And even with 4 ports, would still need to do the docking thing.
Any thoughts on how easily that is managed are welcome! Along with anything else that pops out at anyone. Thanks!
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