Computer Change of Plans

I had decided to get rid of my 2015 Macbook Pro and get a 2018 Mac Mini instead.  My plans changed due to some issues with the Mac Mini.  The biggest issue I had was that I could not connect the new Mac Mini out of the box to my existing monitors.  Apple changed something in the boot process and the resolution that the adapter used during the boot process for the HDMI interface would not connect to my existing monitors.  I was able to get around that by connecting the Mini to a TV in my office but I really did not want to have to run a cable across the room every time I needed to reboot the Mac Mini.  What a pain.  I have now read about others with similar issues that have had some success using a USB-C to DVI Adapter and connecting there instead but I decided that I didn't want to deal with it and sent the Mac Mini back.  I am just going to upgrade the storage on my MacBook Pro and keep using it for a while.

Goodbye Macbook Pro

The last time I bought a new Mac it was a 2011 Macbook Pro.  I was quite satisfied with that Laptop for a number of years.  You could actually replace/repair RAM, Optical Drives, and Hard Drives in that model.  After some time I got rid of that Macbook when I started having issues with the dedicated GPU.  I moved up to a 2014 Macbook Pro that I bought used off eBay.  I kept that for about a year before selling that to get a used Mac Pro since I had always wanted a Mac Pro.  I liked the power that the Mac Pro had but didn't like the size and heat it generated and sold it to get a 2015 Macbook Pro again off of eBay.  I have been using that for a while now but have decided to part ways with it.  I looked back at my usage for the last year or two and there have been very few instances when I really needed to have a Laptop and used it away from my Desk.  I decided to sell my Macbook while the value was still decent and pick up a 2018 Mac Mini.  The Mac Mini gives me more power for the price and you can actually still upgrade the RAM on these.  It's not an easy process but there are plenty of videos on YouTube to lead.  Should have my Mac Mini next week and am anxious to see how well it performs.