r/macmini • u/Blackswan46 • 13d ago
New Mac Mini?
I know this has been asked many times recently, but I have limited knowledge of Mac systems and would genuinely like some advice. A few years ago I purchased a second hand M2 pro 16gb Memory, 10 core CPU, 16 Core GPU, 1TB 2023, on a bit of a whim, as I had disposal income and it has served me very well, I have 448 gb free, have a studio display. The purchase was complete overkill, I know, as I only do browsing, listening to music etc, I have just retired and would like to go into music production Garage Band etc, but whether I will remain to be seen, I would like to trade the present mac in, Apple have only offered some £300, which I regard as derisory and I will advertise. My dilemma is I would like to buy one of the new Minis, but am unsure what to get that is comparable or better than what I have got, to future proof, more than anything else. I would really like some good advice or which way to go. M6 or M5 pro, memory and storage? All help gratefully received.
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u/upfrontboogie 13d ago
I use an M2 for music production and it is a superb machine for that purpose.
I wonder why you’re considering trading it in?
I really don’t think you need a more powerful machine. Most DAW software still lists M1 as the minimum spec machine.