[mac4theblind] Re: New member thinking of getting a Mac mini with Lion Server 2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 -
- From: Daniel McGee <venables134@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: mac4theblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2013 09:09:06 +0000
Don't quote me on this but having more RAM and a faster processor will improve
your system performance.
I have a 13 inch Mac Book Pro with 4 GB of RAM I don't know what my processor
is. However, if say I felt my laptop was becoming more slower then at that
point I would consider bumping the specks of my machine. For now though, 4 GB
of RAM is doing nicely for me.
One last thing. It will also depend on what you want to do with your machine.
I'll let others chin in here as some may have 8 GB of RAM and they can explain
why they may need that amount.
I hope I helped you.
Oh and a very warm welcome to you!
Daniel
On 20 Jan 2013, at 05:27, Craig <facecraig@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Thanks for the response.
>
> I was only considering Lion server as I was looking at a deal I saw on one of
> those machines.
>
>
>
> · Regarding the RAM, if I configured the Mac Mini to 8 gb of RAM with
> the 2.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, would it be comparable or
> better than 4 gb of RAM with a 2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor?
> L3 cache
>
> 6MB
>
>
>
>
> On 1/19/2013 11:43 PM, John Panarese wrote:
>> Welcome to the list.
>>
>> Unless you have specific reasons for it or a particular need, I don't
>> know why you would opt for Lion Server. VoiceOver is compatible, but I
>> would think you'd want the standard OS. Again, unless you have the need and
>> desire for a server.
>>
>> Secondly, the question about the need for a monitor is a controversial
>> one. Some will claim you don't need a monitor, while others will tell you
>> that you do need one. From my personal experience with a July 2011 Mac
>> Mini, I needed to trick the Mini into thinking it has a monitor for it to
>> work properly. Without one, I had several issues that made it difficult to
>> use.
>>
>> Lastly, again, there might be debate about this, but 8 GB of RAM is
>> better than 4. I have noticed a big difference in my most recent systems
>> going from 4 to 8 GB of RAM in them.
>>
>>
>> Take Care
>>
>> John D. Panarese
>> Director
>> Mac for the Blind
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>>
>> On Jan 19, 2013, at 11:17 PM, Craig <facecraig@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello everyone,
>>>
>>> I am new to the list.
>>>
>>> I am a windows and Jaws user. I am considering getting a Mac computer to
>>> learn the Apple OS and possibly making the switch.
>>>
>>> I have iOS devices.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I am looking at the Mac mini with Lion Server 2.0GHz quad-core Intel Core
>>> i7.
>>>
>>> I was considering getting that computer and using my TV as a monitor. But,
>>> do I have to use that computer with a monitor? Would Voiceover still work
>>> even if I do not have a monitor connected?
>>>
>>> What about the differences between Lion Server and regular Mountain Lion as
>>> it relates to voiceover stability? Is one preferred over the other?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I am only considering Lion Server because I could get a good deal with the
>>> Mac mini running that OS.
>>>
>>> For faster and optimum performance, is there a big difference between 4 or
>>> 8 gigs of ram?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Well I hope I did not bombard the list with too many elementary questions.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards.
>>>
>>>
>>
>
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