Windows to Mac in 2023/4
Hi, OK I am a Windows user and have been for many, many years probably 30+.
I need to downsize my system drastically, right now I have two base units and two monitors,
Looking at the Mac side of things they look so small to me so if you where looking at buying one to run On1 2023 now and in the future with upgrades what would you suggest/advise?
I have a Benq monitor so really want to keep that to work with a Mac.
Ball park figure £1000.
Any videos I should watch ( please not the Yea, Yo, what's up brigade) someone who knows what they are talking about and not trying to get subscriptions.
Any advice please?
Thankyou,
Russ.
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You can't go wrong with one of the Mac minis. They are rumored to be coming out with new M3 chips in the fall so prices for M1 & M2 systems should fall somewhat if you are willing/able to wait.
I like ArtIsRight on YouTube. You might be familiar with his work with BenQ. (I have one too.) He reviews the various models from a photographer's perspective and gives his opinions on do we really need this particular feature for photo editing. I can't share a link, sorry; it causes my posts to be blocked.
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OK many thanks Brian.
Can you say what Mac you use (I assume the M2?)
As I said as long as it will keep up with future releases on On1.
Not it a great rush to go over but you no Kids with new toys lol.
Russ.
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I've got a 1st gen M1 mini with 16GB RAM (the max then) and a 2TB ssd. All my pics are on an external SSD connected via a Thunderbolt 3 hub.
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I have the same hardware and set-up as Brian and am happy with the speed etc of PR, which I have now been using as my main photo editing app for a couple of years.
I purchased a Wacom tablet recently but haven't got round to using it, as the learning curve seems quite steep!
I have a BenQ PD2705Q monitor, which is ample for my needs.
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Hi and thanks Ray.
I use a Wacom also. The best move I made. Don't think you need to learn too much in the best way to use one if just for image editing the pen is so much easier IMO than a mouse
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Well that is it!!
Splashed out far to much on a Mac Mini M2 16GB 512Hd, Satechi Hub with extra SSD enclosure, 1 Meg additional storage in that, Belkin USB 4 cable.
Now just have to learn the Mac system and using On1 on it.
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I hope you meant 1 gig in that hub! 😉
Most hotkeys are the same only the Mac OS uses the Command key, with the cloverleaf symbol next to the spacebar, where Windows uses the Control key. I've seen some pretty good books like Mac OS for Windows Users that would be helpful.
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Should have been 1TB
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