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Upgrade the hardware or buy new?

Discussion in 'Computers & Tech' started by YouLie, Feb 26, 2016.

  1. YouLie

    YouLie Well-Known Member

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    I have a Mac Mini that's about 4 years old. I have an iphone 6. My itunes will not connect my device, because the device requires a newer version of itunes. Planned obsolescence is a beeeeotch.

    Should I buy a new Mac, or can I upgrade this one to get a new OS, more memory, and/or processor that will enable me to stay current?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    YouLie, Feb 26, 2016
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  2. danielpalos

    danielpalos Banned

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    I would upgrade memory and hard drives. Digital drives help.
     
    danielpalos, Feb 26, 2016
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  3. waltky

    waltky Well-Known Member

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    Computer memory manufacturers have the upper hand on pricing at the moment...
    :confusion:
    Memory makers heading into an ultra-super-cycle
    Tue, Jan 31, 2017 - SUPPLY AND DEMAND: With global supplies tight, chipmakers can choose what to manufacture and who to sell to, and raise pricing levels even further
     
    waltky, Feb 1, 2017
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    Cubed Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Macs are pretty much what you see is what you get. You can't really upgrade a mac.

    I'd honestly suggest a PC tower if your looking to be able to upgrade in the future as you can just buy whichever part you want to upgrade seperately and usually you can plan out major upgrades far in advance.
     
    Cubed, Feb 1, 2017
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  5. perdidochas

    perdidochas Well-Known Member

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    Can't you just update itunes on a 4 year old Mac Mini? I know I can update itunes on a 4-year old cheap HP laptop that runs Windows 7.
     
    perdidochas, Mar 9, 2017
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    FreshAir Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I am still on windows 7 too, tried the windows 10 free offer and did not like it
     
    FreshAir, Mar 9, 2017
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    wgabrie Well-Known Member Donor

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    You should always upgrade to the latest thing. It lets the government track you better. ;)
     
    wgabrie, Mar 10, 2017
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