An update on my Apple Mac adventures...
I ordered an Apple Mac Mini 2.6 GHz Dual Core Intel i5 version with 8 GB RAM and a 256GB SSD drive. (SSD stands for "Solid State Drive") This will speed the machine up quite a bit over the standard version which only has a 5400 RPM hard drive.
Once the new machine comes in, its speed should be near the equivalent speed of my MacBook Pro 13" computer that has a 2.7GHz Intel i5 processor and an SSD drive.
I got tired of the various issues I have been dealing with over the past six years with three PC's for the school each having various problems. Those in my classes recently will know that I've had problems getting online and other issues with the PC.
While the Mac Mini is often looked down upon due to it's inability to be upgraded, it's actually a good choice for someone who already has a monitor. You still need to buy a keyboard and a mouse too. In all, with the machine, Apple Magic Keyboard and a standard Microsoft mouse, my total cost with tax was about $1100. I already have a 25" 1080p monitor from HP, so while it's not a 5K 27" monitor like the iMac, it's good enough for me.
I am seriously considering offering a class for those thinking of moving from a PC to a Mac. In the past two years, I've learned a lot about the Apple computers and what it really takes to make the transition. You can't just buy a Mac and expect it to work like a PC. There are definitely some things to do differently. The class would concentrate on your purchase options, making the choice, and reviewing all the things I have found that are different on a Mac than on a PC. I've been using the PC since it was invented and I'm a Microsoft Certified Professional as well (bet you didn't know that, eh?)
Edit Update: I'm switching to a Mac Pro! Read about it by clicking here.
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