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So, I'm a staunch anti-mac person. I just don't like much of anything about their company. They've always been the Abercrombie & Fitch of the computer world to me. More image than anything. BUT, I have to admit that the new M1 mac mini is making me wonder if I might actually switch. Is that a bit of vomit in my throat? Anyway, curious to know if anyone is currently editing on an M1 and how it's going or if anyone has thoughts on the unit's ability to perform for video editing.
My Personal Pros & Cons at the moment
Here are the specs for the bare minimum model needed to do video editing.
*make sure to watch at 2x speed as it's VERY WORDY
Addressing Issues with M1's
My Personal Pros & Cons at the moment
- Pros
- Seems like this unit is receiving universal praise from those who are in the industry and using it heavily for video editing.
- Form factor is easily portable if needed, low profile = less mess
- As much as I don't like apple, their build quality and materials used are usually always good
- Simple and straightforward
- Cons
- Price: I can probably get something comparable for less with windows
- New OS to learn
- New video editing program to buy & learn
- Not knowing if I'll like Final Edit pro is a HUGE risk on the benefit vs cost ratio
- It's apple so you can't adjust any of the components. If it's internal it's set. No ram expansion, no SD expansion. Everything has to be external which means clutter space.
- My pride
Here are the specs for the bare minimum model needed to do video editing.
Mac mini (M1, 16GB, 256GB) $835-899.99
- Case Material: Aluminum
- Color: Silver
- CPU Cores: 8
- CPU Manufacturer: Apple
- CPU Model: M1
- CPU Speed: 3.2 GHz
- Depth: 7.7 inches
- Height: 1.4 inches
- Width: 7.7 inches
- Ethernet: Gigabit
- GPU: 8-core M1 GPU
- Introduction Date: November 10, 2020
- Original Price: $899 (USD)
- More Information: Simultaneously supports up to two displays
- Neural Engine Cores: 16
- In the Box: Mac mini, Power cord
- Part Number: Z12N-MGNR-05
- 3.5mm Headphone Jack: 1
- Ethernet Ports: 1
- HDMI Port: 1
- USB3 Ports: 2
- RAM Size: 16 GB
- RAM Type: Unified
- OS Version: macOS Big Sur
- Storage Capacity: 256 GB
- Storage Type: SSD
- Weight: 2.6 pounds
- Bluetooth: 5.0
- WiFi: 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6
Addressing Issues with M1's
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