Looking for the perfect PC for a student or schoolchild: iMac all-in-one or portable Mac mini
Get a ready-made PC or assemble one for yourself
Despite the fact that computers perform similar tasks, they are very different from each other. The iMac is an out-of-the-box solution: a monoblock (monitor with a system unit), which comes with a mouse/trackpad and keyboard. You just need to unpack it and start using it.
The Mac mini has a different goal - to help you assemble a working device for yourself. Therefore, the computer is a mini-system unit, for which you will have to buy a monitor and peripherals. Or connect the ones you already have. And here you are limited only by your imagination, tasks and budget.
The Apple Silicon series chips are known for their performance. And both PCs support super-fast Internet formats: wireless Wi-Fi 6E and a cable connection.
iMac - the reference monoblock
The developers combined a powerful system unit and an ultra-modern display to get a super-thin PC - only 11.5 mm thick. Naturally, it will not take up much space on the table. At the same time, the iMac 24" screen is impressive. With its help, it is so convenient to open several applications at once so that they do not overlap each other. And it is also convenient to edit videos and process photos.
The top picture is guaranteed by the Retina 4.5K display - a real treasure of this computer. High resolution, excellent brightness and realistic color rendition allow you to enjoy the image even sitting by the window on a sunny day. Nothing reflects, does not glare, and even in dark scenes of the film, what is happening is clearly visible. Text and tables are so clear and contrasting that they seem to be printed on a sheet of paper. True Tone ensures that the color temperature of the screen matches the lighting - thanks to this, the eyes are less tired. The quiet Magic Keyboard and sensitive Magic Mouse (or Magic Trackpad) are responsible for comfortable work.
Online communication has reached a new level, because the advanced FaceTime HD webcam is responsible for the image quality, and the sound is generated by 3 studio microphones and 6 speakers with noise reduction. It seems as if you are talking to the interlocutor in person.
The basic kit includes 2 USB ports, and the extended kit includes 4. You can also connect a CD/DVD drive.
Who exactly is the iMac all-in-one suitable for?
If you are looking for a tool for resource-intensive tasks, buying an iMac will be the right decision. The M3 chipset is the most advanced of those in the Apple line. It will suit future video editors, programmers, designers, DJs and even bloggers.
The iMac M3 supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing to realistically demonstrate light and shadow in games, and hardware decoding of the AV1 codec. Without them, creating media content or game design will be incomplete.
Mac mini - nothing extra
Sometimes you don't want to use standard solutions, but need something more individual. And here Mac mini comes to the rescue. Not only is it an ultra-compact system unit with Bluetooth or USB ports, but you can also connect any monitor, trackpad, mouse, keyboard to it - newly purchased or already owned.
The number of ports is impressive. The PC comes with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A connectors, and a multi-channel HDMI interface. The M2 Pro version has an increased number of Thunderbolt 4 ports — up to four. What does this give us? You can connect not only a monitor, but also a TV, projector, accessories, and a soundbar. If you have to work on a large-scale project, several external monitors will only help. The Pro version can connect 3 monitors at once.
Динамик один, но мощный, громкий и чистый. Для лучшего звука можно подключить высокоомные наушники — через разъем 3,5.
Who needs to buy Mac mini M2/M2 Pro
This PC will help you complete all routine tasks, including working with any content: from photos to videos. At the same time, you can turn off the Mac mini at any time, put it in your bag and take it to your parents for the holidays.
The M2 chip can handle any professional software. And if you take the Pro version on the M2 chipset, you will get an excellent tool for code, video or other resource-intensive tasks. The equipment will be useful today and will remain relevant for another 5-6 years - it will serve at least until the release of future specialists in video editing, design, programming.
Apple's ecosystem that includes the iMac and Mac mini
The devices have a lot in common: the Apple ecosystem, advanced macOS with a user-friendly interface and a bunch of cool features for studying. For example, you can draw diagrams in Grafio 4, and converting and processing PDF files is the area of activity of PDFelement.
Spark Mail won't miss important emails, and iStudiez Pro Legendary Planner will help you not to miss anything and live according to schedule.
Some valuable features are already “sewn” into the computer. For example, Spotlight is responsible for simple and accelerated search: it will find any document by a word or phrase. And Split View helps to work simultaneously in several applications. And this is not the end.
Decide for yourself
Everyone decides what is more important to them: a ready-made tool or portability, the ability to adapt the equipment to any task. And at the same time, both PCs cope well with both simple and complex tasks, such as 3D modeling. In fairness, it should be said that the iMac has more tools for graphics. While the Mac mini pleases with its flexibility.
A student's life will become even more comfortable if you add a few accessories to it. Apple Watch helps monitor your health and fitness, as well as record lectures. AirPods are responsible for high-quality communication and learning. For example, record lectures on your iPhone, remove pauses from them using a special function, and listen to the material on the way to the test.
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