Mac Mini
How does logos run on Mac Mini? I'm speaking of both L4 and L5. Right now on my hp laptop, it seems to lag everytime I type in a a verse in the search bar or when I scroll down in a book. I am looking for a more powerful computer but want to go with mac this time around. Or if anyone has suggestions for either a macbook or a mac I can use at home.
Thanks for your info,
Kyle
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The specs on the base model Mac Mini and the base model 13" MacBook Pro are nearly identical. Several people here have run Logos on a 13" MacBook Pro, so I don't think you'll have a problem.
You may want to consider the solid state drive upgrade though, if you can afford it. The consensus around here is that an SSD is the single best upgrade around when it comes to Logos performance.
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I am running L4 on a Mac mini (late 2009) 2.53 GHZ with 8GB memory. It runs like a charm. I went to this so that I could use a 23 inch monitor, have more viewing space and not have as many scrolls. It is really helpful when adding notes. I also run L4 on a 13 inch MacBook Pro (early 2011) 2.3 MHZ i5 with 8 GB ram. The screen size does make a difference but I love the program on both. I attended one of the MP seminars and the guy next to me had a 17 inch MacBook Pro and that is what led me to pick up a used Mac mini with the larger screen. I think that falls under being led into temptation and taking the bite.
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Kyle Niewald said:
How does logos run on Mac Mini? I'm speaking of both L4 and L5. Right now on my hp laptop, it seems to lag everytime I type in a a verse in the search bar or when I scroll down in a book. I am looking for a more powerful computer but want to go with mac this time around. Or if anyone has suggestions for either a macbook or a mac I can use at home.
Thanks for your info,
Kyle
I ran L4 on a 2011 Mac Mini and it ran fine. The new Mac Mini is a bit faster than the 2011 model. An SSD would make that positively scream with L5. At the very least I would suggest getting 8GB of memory as this would avoid the program swapping to disk. Upgrading memory on a Mini is very easy and doesn't require any tools so you could consider doing that yourself to save a few dollars. I currently running L5 on a late 2011 Macbook pro 13 and for me it runs better than on a 2012 Lenovo Thinkpad. With the Mini you would need to get a monitor, keyboard, and mouse if you don't already have one (USB or bluetooth keyboard and mice and just about any monitor will work) so you might want to consider those in the cost.
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Apple recently refreshed Mac Mini models, which includes a 1 TB Fusion drive build to order option in a Mac Mini with a quad core i7. Noticed the 1 TB Fusion Drive is $ 250 while a 256 GB Solid State Disk (SSD) is $ 300.
Caveat: Microcenter and NewEgg currently offer 240 GB SSD for $ 165
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Awesome thank you guys very much!
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Well it seems like SSD's are the way to go. I want to budget myself but I think the best thing to do is to save up a bit longer. I am really considering a mac mini though. I think the viewing space on the large screen would be great. I read up that an SSD Fusion doesn't run as smooth as a full SSD.0
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Caveat: Microcenter and NewEgg currently offer 240 GB SSD for $ 165
If I were looking for a Macbook I would definitely go this route.(I upgraded my current Macbook Pro to 8gb RAM and and 512 gb SSD). I would think twice about going this route with a mac mini. I've built several PCs over the years and have done major repairs a windows based laptops (such as replacing a screen) but after watching the videos on upgrading a mac mini I think I'd pay Apple for the SSD (having a qualified tech upgrade the mini would probably cost nearly as much as the difference Apple charges for the SSD and you wouldn't get Trim support with the drive or apple support on the upgrade). Upgrading RAM on a mini is very easy (doesn't even require any tools). Upgrading the hard disk requires the right tools and a complete disassembly of the computer [li]
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Mike W said:
Upgrading the hard disk requires the right tools and a complete disassembly of the computer
The I Fix It web site offers a tool for 2012 Mac Mini motherboard removal for $ 6.95 (along with warning when using tool since could damage motherboard).
Using an external SSD (Thunderbolt or USB 3) with 2012 Mac Mini is attractive alternative to internal replacement. Thankful for OS X option to use external drive to boot up OS X.
Also noticed Dual Link DVI adapter option so could use a Mac Mini with a $ 399.99 Auria Monitor => http://www.microcenter.com/product/384780/EQ276W_27_IPS_LED_Monitor for same screen resolution as a 27" iMac: 2560 x 1440 (albeit would not have the camera built into the 27" iMac).
Thankful can use Logos 5 in full screen mode on a 27" iMac running OS X 10.8.2
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