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    Need to replace my old MacBook Pro. Need help deciding.

    Mac Mini M1 w/ 1TB + 16GB is $1299
    Refurb MacBook Air M1 same capacity is $1399

    I don’t NEED a laptop because I use my iPad Pro consistently for travel and I prefer it for working in a cafe or on the couch or whatever. So I was always planning on saving money with a Mac Mini. But this is crazy, right? Only $100 more to get a screen and portability?

    Am I missing something? I guess refurbs are a better deal than I thought...

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    • mac mini is two years without updates so not a good time to buy new. any refurb deals on those?kingsteven
    • Good point. No mini refurbs today but the stock changes frequently
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    • But it’s unlikely to find a refurb mini that is jacked up with 1TB and 16GB ram. People usually buy minis to be cheap
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    • Btw I tend to keep a Mac for 7 years or so ... so the $100 price difference ammortizes to like $1 extra per month
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    • If you hold that long, buy new + warranty/care
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    • My current MBP was an official Apple Refurb and it is 7 years old. Still works, just a little too slow feeling
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    • Then why not upgrade again? More RAM?
      SSD? MBP 2015 still fast unless you do video/3D
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    • Its super sluggish with Lightroom which is primarily what I use it for
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    • Ah then pretty sure it's Lightroom's fault
      Straight to FUCK ADOBE thread...
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    • But back to topic, sorry, for Lightroom your options won't do, it will still be sluggish.
      But have the Air, same config and portability sounds good.
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    • It’s all sluggish, even just Finder after restart! I even erased the HD and reinstalled MacOS. LR is extra bad though
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    • Oh no, check your SSD mate, must be the end of life so BACKUP your stuff pronto!
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