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Post by kcatthedog on Feb 17, 2021 12:16:37 GMT -6
Hey, Did a bunch of searching and had a lenova 1440 p 32 inch here and Samsung 4k 32 smart tv with remote , both over hdmi from my new Mac mini m1. The 4k stayed, cus I can get the 4k resolution/pixelization and scale the image in my Mac system settings: perfect for my 64 year old eyes. Going up to the 32 from a 27 is nice too, for some reason I don’t like the bigger monitors in my room. On sale for $380 cdn, ultrawide 4k were $550 plus. Anyway, thx for the suggestions. I didn’t sound completely out of it when I talked to my gamer sons about monitor specs !  |
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Post by kcatthedog on Feb 17, 2021 18:25:26 GMT -6
Ps I ordered another m1 mini to get the smaller HD to save the money for the monitor. First time doing time machine migration. Of complete back up to new machine, seems very straightforward. For fun my wireless kB wasn’t recognized, hard to put in wi fi and new system passwords! Luckily, my 2nd son, Kieran had saved his older wired USB gamer Kb and now my typing is down to .7 ms! |
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Post by kcatthedog on Feb 17, 2021 18:26:46 GMT -6
20 Mbs, tea time ! |
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Post by wiz on Feb 17, 2021 18:40:57 GMT -6
What is the model number of the monitor please?
So you are going with 256G SSD internal?
I run a 500GB SSD external with my 2012iMac... can the new Mac mini boot from external drive?
cheers
Wiz
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Post by kcatthedog on Feb 17, 2021 18:48:27 GMT -6
Samsung 32" 4K Ultra HD 60Hz 8ms GTG VA LED Smart Monitor (LS32AM702UNXZA) - Black
Yes 256, I loaded all my recording software on the first mini and I didn’t need the 512g at all.
When you set your new Mac up you identify the boot drive so I think you can make it external if you want? Or partition your internal drive ?
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Post by wiz on Feb 17, 2021 22:04:08 GMT -6
Samsung 32" 4K Ultra HD 60Hz 8ms GTG VA LED Smart Monitor (LS32AM702UNXZA) - Black Yes 256, I loaded all my recording software on the first mini and I didn’t need the 512g at all. When you set your new Mac up you identify the boot drive so I think you can make it external if you want? Or partition your internal drive ? When I made my boot drive on the 2012 iMac, external SSD, the machine Flies!!!! Now that won't be an issue with the Mac mini M1 as its internal drive is SSD (versus spinner on the 2012 iMac) . I am thinking that the difference in price between 256 and 512 internal to the mini M1, is way more expensive than grabbing a 512 ext ssd and booting an running from that. thanks kcat Cheers Wiz |
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Post by kcatthedog on Feb 18, 2021 5:23:34 GMT -6
512 vs 256, exactly my thinking, if you need the space, like Mark, great, but if you don’t, why buy it ?
I bought the Apple care, only cus the m1 and new memory are new $40 a year for insurance didn’t seem unreasonable.
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Post by jcoutu1 on Feb 18, 2021 8:09:41 GMT -6
512 vs 256, exactly my thinking, if you need the space, like Mark, great, but if you don’t, why buy it ? I bought the Apple care, only cus the m1 and new memory are new $40 a year for insurance didn’t seem unreasonable. I'd stick with the 512. It sucks when you start getting low. |
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Post by svart on Feb 18, 2021 8:18:35 GMT -6
Samsung 32" 4K Ultra HD 60Hz 8ms GTG VA LED Smart Monitor (LS32AM702UNXZA) - Black Yes 256, I loaded all my recording software on the first mini and I didn’t need the 512g at all. When you set your new Mac up you identify the boot drive so I think you can make it external if you want? Or partition your internal drive ? Hmm. I looked at the reviews and it gets pretty poor marks on viewing angle and brightness. VA tech is pretty old and I'm surprised that they're selling a VA monitor for that much money. I would have gone with IPS for that amount or gone with a 4K TV for less. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Feb 18, 2021 8:40:17 GMT -6
Prices are different here in Canada, so I got both here and just stuck with what I preferred. I am only 3 feet or so from monitor so it seems fine to me. Maybe silly but I have had good experiences with Samsung/lg and don’t buy the sort of no name cheaper models? Purchasing larger items in states and shipping is just a hassle/returning in covid times. Jesse the mini will be dedicated to music , I have it less than half full and won’t be buying very much new software and I have lots of unused external storage. Am being careful with $ as I also have an $11k tax bill coming up. So, I bought a few toys first ! |
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Post by LesC on Feb 18, 2021 11:59:44 GMT -6
I replaced my two 24" monitors with a 43" 4k TV. Wow, it's great! I can read my classical guitar music without having to squint. My 68 year old eyes appreciate it. And it was only $398 Canadian, which is like almost free in US dollars.
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Post by the other mark williams on Feb 18, 2021 12:26:02 GMT -6
512 vs 256, exactly my thinking, if you need the space, like Mark, great, but if you don’t, why buy it ? I bought the Apple care, only cus the m1 and new memory are new $40 a year for insurance didn’t seem unreasonable. I'd stick with the 512. It sucks when you start getting low. This. Man, 256 fills up fast, even if you're storing as much as possible on external drives. I got the 1TB version, and I've got most things on it now that I need (though not all yet) -- and I have already used 400GB. |
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Post by the other mark williams on Feb 18, 2021 12:35:39 GMT -6
Also, speaking of monitors/screens/displays: THIS is the one I got back in July 2020. It's been great. I've become a real fan of the LG displays. It's the LG 32UD60-B. It's 4k, it's 32", it's DCI-P3 95% color gamut, and it's light and maneuverable. And it cost under $330 (USD, sorry Canadians and Aussies). It's not the ATC or Quested version of a display, but it's pretty damn good. |
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Post by svart on Feb 18, 2021 12:47:10 GMT -6
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Post by kcatthedog on Feb 18, 2021 13:21:11 GMT -6
That new one would be $650-700 cdn landed, nice to buy in usd $$$ |
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