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True, but form factor plays into this a lot. You can fit two minis on a single 19” rack shelf, whereas trying to use an iMac or a laptop isn’t as convenient. I
by stephen_g 6y ago
True, but form factor plays into this a lot. You can fit two minis on a single 19” rack shelf, whereas trying to use an iMac or a laptop isn’t as convenient.
If they made a smaller and much cheaper entry-level Mac Pro that had a rack mount kit to fit in 2U or something, that would be amazing for production.
- colejohnson66 6y agoThe current Mac Pro is available in a 4U rack form factor for US$500 more. Click the “Buy” link: https://www.apple.com/mac-pro/ https://www.apple.com/mac-pro/
- mattnewton 6y agoJust two of those blows through the budget of 10k for 2 complete redundant sound system given as an example in the article.
- colejohnson66 6y agoThat is true. A Mac Mini is much more cost effective (for processing power per volume). But, if you’re getting a Mac Pro, it’s because you either (1) need a Mac Pro, or (2) have enough money to blow that much on the fancy new stuff.