Looking for advise for a Mac. Either MacBook Pro or Mac Mini | The Apple Den | Page 1

charred sluice Apr 16, 2026, 9:30 PM

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I just got into 3D printing and modeling. I noticed my wife’s M2 MacBook Air does a better job of slicing than May windows gaming PC. I am going back and forth between a 16 inch MacBook Pro and a Mac Mini with a good monitor (not Apple monitor). This could also be used as a streaming computer when i stream. Any thought or pros and cons of either option?

kindred fossil Apr 16, 2026, 9:43 PM

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macbook.

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you can turn the macbook into a mac mini, but you can’t turn the mac mini into a macbook

spring axle Apr 16, 2026, 9:52 PM

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charred sluice I just got into 3D printing and modeling. I noticed my wife’s M2 MacBook Air doe...

Well the obvious first question, will you use it on the go

charred sluice Apr 16, 2026, 9:56 PM

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spring axle Well the obvious first question, will you use it on the go

I should have mentioned I have an M4 iPad Pro as well

spring axle Apr 16, 2026, 10:06 PM

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mm okay

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So you’re considering using the iPad on the go and remoting into or just using the Mac

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In which case, the mini is probably the better choice

shy crag Apr 16, 2026, 10:09 PM

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spring axle So you’re considering using the iPad on the go and remoting into or just using t...

If remoting into the Mac while on the go isn't an option the MacBook is a great choice

charred sluice Apr 17, 2026, 12:49 AM

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Thank you. I think I am going to go with the MacBook Pro. And I I want to get a Mac Mini later, I always can. The are inexpensive enough

kindred fossil May 7, 2026, 1:36 AM

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clamshell mode

#Looking for advise for a Mac. Either MacBook Pro or Mac Mini