Brian Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Apple just announced the new M4 Mac Studio, which is what I alluded to when I created my Mac Mini WTB Article. For the money, the Mac Studio is a better fit for Photographers, IMHO...but the Mac Mini is also fine. I just have a 7-8 life-span in mind when it comes to my computers. Normally, I'd create a document with step-by-step instructions on what to click, but I'm holding off until the end of the month. Why? Because Apple WILL change their website after March 12th and I'd have to redo things. I'm not doing that this year. So I'm going to post a few configuration screen-shots and you should be able to figure things out. If you can wait until the end-of-the-month, the full WTB article will be available. For now there are Two Configurations: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 Mac Studio - Quick & Dirty Version This is probably the easiest one to purchase. It's the same price-point as the 2023 M3 version and you get a better CPU and GPU for the same amount of money. Start by selecting the M4 Mac Studio on the left for $1999: Keep everything the same except UPGRADE THE INTERNAL HD TO 1TB! That's it. Then you'll need to add AppleCare, a new Mouse & Keyboard if you desire, an Apple Studio Display, AND BE SURE TO ADD APPLECARE TO EVERYTHING. This computer will run Photoshop CC well for the foreseeable future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 7 Author Share Posted March 7 Mac Studio - "This Goes to 11" Version Yes...this is a Spinal Tap reference Let's say you aren't normal (like me) and want a little more "Umph" for your Mac Studio, but don't want to fork out $10,000 for a new computer? Here is what I would purchase for myself. In the end, it's not THAT much more and gives me a few more years with my purchase. Same deal, start by selecting the M4 Mac Studio on the left for $1999: Upgrade the Processor to the Apple M4 Max chip with 16‑core CPU, 40‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine Upgrade the RAM to 64GB Upgrade the Internal HD to 1TB Storage Then you'll need to add AppleCare, a new Mouse & Keyboard if you desire, an Apple Studio Display, AND BE SURE TO ADD APPLECARE TO EVERYTHING. You could increase the Internal HD to 2TB, but honestly? I'd rather you take that $400 and put it towards a Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 External HD, at least 12TB or more, rather than blow it on the Internal Drive. 1TB is still viable for a main HD in 2025. This "11" Configuration is what I personally would buy. So if you want to be like me, that's what I'd click on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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