It's sick how you can now pop an entire desktop in your backpack (minus the monitor) and have an 8k editing workstation right there, on your back. We've come so far.

@obito9078

Жыл бұрын

it can fit in pocket

@sandmanpictureske

Жыл бұрын

so sick my guy!

@evanosvath9632

Жыл бұрын

Sick like Sick Sick or just sick ?

@emilsecker7881

Жыл бұрын

8K video is so pointless atm

@megatronskneecap

Жыл бұрын

@@emilsecker7881 Not really, many companies use it as a standard like RED, Sony and BlackMagic. It's good to have the capability. Also movie theaters run PLEX servers and projectors that use 8K.

I have been using a 2008 cinema display since I bought it back in 2008, although very heavy for today's standards, it is by far one of the best purchases I've done in my life... 0 problems so far!

@innovativeadvertising6463

10 ай бұрын

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10 ай бұрын

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@StratsRUs

18 күн бұрын

Same here, it is great

The Apple Thunderbolt 27" display is a much better option. Requires just a small thunderbolt adapter (which is more compatible) slimmer more attractive design with built in FaceTime camera, microphone and speakers and runs a more standard 2540x1440 resolution, and even includes a USB A hub in the back. It's a much newer design 2011-2016, and you can pick one up for under $200.

That 30" 2004 Cinema Display is insane. It is nearly my age and better than a lot of new monitors you can buy today. Also the design holds up brilliantly. The matte display matched with thin aluminium besels still looks great. The design language hasn't changed that much, the foot of the display tells a lot. I am glad you picked that for this video. You can have a sub-$600 M2 Pro desktop setup in 2022. How the times have changed.

@TravisLohmannMusic

Жыл бұрын

running dual 30" Cinema Displays here :)

@charlessale409

Жыл бұрын

Great monitor but they use so much electricity. I just sold mine because of this.

@mracer8

Жыл бұрын

The sub 600 is not M2 pro

@eduart79

Жыл бұрын

run 60Hz ? Thanks

First off, love this video. Second, I highly recommend any Mini owner to invest in the little "dock" hubs that fit the exact footprint, they're about 40% of the height of the Mini and add a bunch of front IO such as SD and USB, as well as usually an internal SSD slot inside them. (They just plug into a rear USB-c). It really enhances the usability! And totally agree that if you can do one upgrade these days it may as well be storage, especially since this generation FINALLY graduated to 16GB min ram. I have been helping a friend and it's shocking to me how hard Apple makes it to use external storage for things now. If you like most people want to also use the cloud to back up AND keep a copy locally on your large external SSD, you're out of luck. iCloud Drive can only use storage on your main boot disk, and OneDrive is the same, it can only live on a non-ejectable volume, so that rules out any other disk unless you're using a Mac Pro, I guess?

@adwian1

Жыл бұрын

I have one of these and its a godsend.

@bazwillrun

Жыл бұрын

apple dont want you using external storage they want all your data in their cloud so they have total control over you..fuck them

@pjbuma13

Жыл бұрын

I have the M1 Mac mini and a Satechi hub with a PNY 1TB SSD

@ZhuJo99

Жыл бұрын

Those hubs are crazily slow. No thanks. I have thunderbolt nvme enclosure with WD ssd that I use as a boot drive (it has to be WD as other nvme controllers have huge trim issues under macos) and cheap usb 3.2 hub. Maybe not as compact but much faster. Those usb 3.2 ports actually work at full speed.

@coldacre

Жыл бұрын

the Mac Mini Pro has 2 extra Thunderbolt ports. unless you really need SD... I'm good with 2 X USB & 4 X Thunderbolt 4's

I am totally happy with my Mac Mini M2 (non-Pro). In my setup it’s hooked up to a LG Ultrawide monitor which I’ve had already. This setup masters all the tasks I throw at it.

@8xus_

Жыл бұрын

Whats the performance like

Man I love this Cinema Display model. I still use my 20" from 2006. Great image. Combines perfectly with my Mac mini or with my wife's iMac as a secondary monitor. Looking today, this amount of cables seem weird, but more than fifteen years ago, it was really innovative. An era where PCs were ugly beige boxes with small tube monitors. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

@Suddhadeep

Жыл бұрын

I do not understand why you would not simply buy a 4k tv for cheaper than that.

@MarcosRavena

Жыл бұрын

@@Suddhadeep you just can’t understand or explain a fanboy, man! Hahahahhahahha P.S.: I already use a cheaper 4k monitor. And it’s better than the Cinema Display and the Thunderbolt Display.

@OptiplexAircraft

6 ай бұрын

@@MarcosRavena Either way, there was no 4K monitors or even TVs till 6 years later. Plus the cinema display has such a better design in my opinion.

@baptiste_boo

3 ай бұрын

@@Suddhadeep You can get the cinema display for like £30 or $40 today second hand and still will provide a great image.

You can find the 27" TB displays for about $200 these days too. And don't be alarmed if you get one with a crappy cord, either get a new one (~$35 eBay) or get and extension and plug it into the other TB port. I have two of them and they are so nice. Speakers, mic, camera, ports, decent resolution for $200.

Good one. Love that Cinema Display. I fell into one recently and have been able to use it thanks to your adapter recommendation. Keep ‘em coming.

I use the 24 inch one of these and as a graphic designer, for colour it's one of the best monitors I've used. I'm getting a pro mini soon and I've already bought a dvi-hdmi cable (old boxed stock from apple) not bad for an £80 monitor. Also theres docks that add ports and SATA storage too for cheap too!

I absolutely love my 30” Cinema Display! Currently using it as a dock with my framework and I absolutely love it. I would recommend a monitor riser tho, not the best with height adjust.

Check your power bill from using Cinema display after a few weeks, it probably uses 10 times what the Mini uses. On the other hand it makes for a good space heater if you live in a cold climate.

@jahkobej6157

Жыл бұрын

What about the LED version?

@MacSoundSolutions

Жыл бұрын

@@jahkobej6157 the 30 inch is LCD you can get the older Thunderbolt Display that came out after the cinema displays

@Thebestgamer021

Жыл бұрын

I have one too 20 inch 1920x1200 with gtx960-2gb + first-gen-dual-core i5-sleeper-desktop-pc and with classic 04slim usb xbox controller working as360gamepad in aaa games...

@MacSoundSolutions

Жыл бұрын

@@Thebestgamer021 I had the 30inch when they first came out, it got very yellow over time and pixels on the edges started to die but I sure loved it for several few years although I wish I had bought Apple stock with the money back then instead of the crazy expensive monitor.

@mikepeebles

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I can confirm that power consumption is horrible on those 30” Cinema Display. I have two of them hooked up to a 2012 MacPro 12 CoreHore, and unplug them when not in use.

23" Studio Display from 2005 still in service as a 2nd display here with a Mac Studio. Very good for proofing. A few other displays over that period didn't make it either because the backlight failed or I had to reject them due to them humming out of the box. Also a fan of the 16:10s.

Have used my 30" cinema display since I was 18 in 2008. It's gone through Macbook Pros, windows gaming pcs, the 2019 Mac Pro, and now a Mac Studio. I have two 27" refurbished 1440p viewsonic monitors as well mounted vertically on each side. I have a hard time justifying getting another pricey monitor ever again, simply because this one is so great.

I enjoy your vibe. Relaxed yet entertaining as well as informative. Good job.

Excellent tips Luke love the mix of your new/old setup. But after the 2004 iMac i have converted my desktop set up with MB pro and the bluetooth keyboard/track pad. If and when required a hub mainly for external HD. It adds a second screen and the most welcome flexibility of portability. In my humble opinion the best of both worlds.

@innovativeadvertising6463

10 ай бұрын

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Your retro reviews are killing it! Keep it up👍🏻

One item I would budget into the mix is a Mac Mini hub or stand. I recently purchased a stand which now has a 1 GB SSD. I also now have 2 USB-C ports and SD card readers within easy reach. No more fumbling behind the Mini to plug in a cable or drive for me.

Still use my 30" Cinema Display today. It's the updated late 2006 model with the higher contrast ratio and HDCP support. Still a beautiful display to look at.

Great video! But the 2010 27 inch Cinema Display is a better option in my opinion. It looks better and it has built in speakers and an iSight camera. And the resolution is with 109 dpi (vs 100 dpi on the older model) also slightly better.

I have been using my 30” since I got it in 2008 and my model has yellowed with age a bit but not too bad. I upgraded a few years ago but still keeping it around and continuing to use it. The thing is a beast at over 30 lbs.

have had mine for a couple months and love it. a bit more computer than i really need, but having the option of having three monitors at a time is what sold me on it for my recording studio...

I’ve had plenty of mini PCs, and the best thing about Mac minis is the integrated power supply, which makes its size surprisingly competitive

Luke, I really liked this KZread episode. You gave great ideas along with your professional analysis. Thank you.

Just watched this video on my 30" Cinema display! It's still my go-to monitor at home, and I use it between my M1 MBP 14" (work), 2015 MBP 15" Retina (home), and 2010 Mac Pro 5,1. Not always the most convenient with having to switch adapters, but man, is it a great-looking monitor!

Thank you so much Luke. I've been looking for an adapter for a while now for my 20inch Cinema. This one works perfectly!

And maybe another alternative for the screen would be to use an old iMac from 2009 and use it as monitor. I actually have this setup to work in my home studio and goes perfect. I take advantage from the 2K display and the power from my Mac mini. Maybe it won’t be as cheap as the 30” display but it also works.

Glad to see video like this. I encountered a problem when using a Mac with an M1 chip: For non-Apple monitors (such as DELL, LG and BENQ), there is a certain probability that the screen will flicker, and Apple has not solved this problem so far. I'm currently using a Displaylink dock to connect the monitors so I don't have to buy an expensive Studio Display. It's very disappointing that Apple does its best to make you use only Apple's own products.

Got my 30 inch Cinema Display for $50.00 plus my i7 2.6 mini (put in a 2tb SSD) 16 of course- another $50.00 already had my mouse and key board from Apple… the SSD what is $83… total cost $183…opened to Ventura… it’s a beast for that price and that look of the 30 inch monitor it’s incredible!!!!! No stuttering at all!!!

I use 2 Apple 27” Thunderbolt displays with my M1 Mac Mini and they work brilliantly - I had them with the Cheesegrater Mac Pro and got the adapters (took a few attempts to get a thunderbolt to HDMI converter that works - very happy with this setup!

This is a fun, great video.The work that goes into it should be applauded. I have a 23" Cinema Display from 2008 which I may use as a second display.

For an extra $40 you can get the 27” Cinema Display from 2011, I got mine for $240 plus $10 for a t-bolt to usb-c adapter, fits the same aesthetic, but, the best part - great speakers!!! Worth it

Hi Luke, Satechi makes a hub/stand/dock for Mac Mini, it is made from aluminium, and brings connectors to the front, also SD card slot..and I think I saw some dock with inegrated nvme storage (not included)

Totally agree I've just got an M2 mini and its amazing replacing both my 2012 iMac ( 32Gb ram 1 TB running Ventura via opencore patcher) and my 2013 Macbook pro (1TB 32GB) its totally worth the money (27" 4K Dell ex demo display was dead cheap on Amazon at $300!)

Excellent suggestions. I loved the old 30 display. I got a 2008 model off of eBay for just over 300, and am going to get the Mac Mini pro. Huge savings monitor wise and I will use the HomePod minis for sound..

You should do another one where you build the cheapest apple silicon setup (refurb gen1 mini), cheap monitor, keyboard, mouse and make it targeted for longevity for an older adult. Note: peripherals are 3rd party to be even cheaper.

Absolutely loved this. I am mega impressed with the monitor!

Damn you Miani, you’re making me pine for my old trusty 20-in Cinema Display; versatile, stylish, and made like a tank it was ahead of anything out there back in the early ‘00s.

I also have an Apple Cinema Display 30 inches . I love it and watching movies is perfect for graphic work and video editing.

Such a great video Luke! I thinking of doing the same but getting the Apple Thunderbolt Display(2k/1440p!) from 2011 instead

Still got a 20" Cinema Display that's been all over the world with me since 2004! At the mo, I have a couple of LG Ultrawide monitors with my Mac mini M1 - yes - base model! But, the Cinema Display lives on paired with an M1 MacBook Air. The Cinema Display was truly a great monitor back in the day, and for almost 20 years old - it was worth it!

I used two 30" displays for about a year. They were fantastic but ran extremely hot. eventually replaced them with an ultra wide and after a few years upgraded to triple 32" monitors

@tweakpc

Жыл бұрын

I already mentioned this in the comments - you can replace the CCFL backlighting with LEDs

Great video! I see many people saying they use, or used to use, the 30" Cinema Display, but they find they run hot and/or use 3x more power than other monitors. I own three 30" Cinema Display (2 of which I bought brand new in 2004) and I always run 2 at a time, but I've never had an issue with them getting hot or using lots of power - and I have carefully checked the latter. I currently run them with a Mac mini M2 Pro, and everything performs flawlessly and is incredibly well-matched in appearance. Good design, along with high-quality engineering, stands the test of time! Viva Apple! 🍏😁

Interesting video. I actually just bought a Mac mini with the M2 pro for my audio work. I was having all sorts of dpc latency issues on Windows and even a full upgraded to the latest hardware didn't help. I went for that 1tb upgrade and just hooked it up to my existing 38" ultrawide monitor and kb/mouse with a cheap USB kvm so I could switch between devices easily. Nothing really matches aesthetically, but it gets the job done and I've found myself using the mini for way more than I initially planned, including some work in resolve, and even some lighter video captures in OBS. At $1450, the M2 pro mini with the storage upgrade was money well spent, IMO.

Luke refers back to the conversion he did with a 27" iMac with a 5K display to make it into his monitor. It was a great idea, but here's a pro tip. I did this with a 2K iMac by opening up the iMac and putting the Chinese conversion board inside, but it started to fail after a couple of months when the monitor got too hot. Keep the components outside in another enclosure so if they fail you don't have to pry open your iMac to fix it, which is a hassle and expensive if you buy the mounting adhesive strips.

@jahkobej6157

Жыл бұрын

2k iMac??

@themacintoshnerd

Жыл бұрын

@@jahkobej6157 yes pre 5k 27 inch iMacs were 1440p

@davidnotonstinnett

Жыл бұрын

@@themacintoshnerd2.5k

@kevinherring4631

Жыл бұрын

I've just finished my conversion on a 27" 5K. Fingers crossed for the long term...

@smartandee1

Жыл бұрын

Converted a 27" 5k 2017 iMac around 10 months ago. Working fine & dandy. No heating issues

I’ve got that same 30 inch Cinema Display. It had been a bit redundant lately. Definitely going to get a Mac Mini for it now. They look like they’re made for each other despite the huge age gap.

Hi Luke, Thanks for the videos. Always interesting. I have just done what you suggest in this video. The only difference is that I've got the Apple Dual DVI to to mini DisplayPort adapter and then a Mini DisplayPort to Thunderbolt adapter so my cable spaghetti is even worse. I'm loving the M2 Mac mini but I have never worked on any other monitor that is half as nice as the Apple 30" display. Don't ask me why but it just is. To my mind its only weakness is the power brick, which I've just had to replace for the first time since new (with new old stock). Hopefully it will last another 20 odd years now!

Thanks buddy... You always looking for saving money 💵👍👍I enjoy your tips... Very effective 🙌🙌

It is also crazy how good mini pc's have become and at amazing price points even with i7/ryzen 7 chips with 32 gigs of ram. Another great video from the best Fruit Fly (apple fanboi) on youtube!

Funny, after seeing many of your video's on YT, yesterday I made the decision and order the Mac Mini M2 Pro, but I only I spend extra money for a 1 TB SSD because I see many warnings about the SSD don't last forever, in particular when you you write many times to the SSD. I like to see your videos thanks for showing this, and it can help many people to make the right decision.

I use older Apple stuff too….still works like old monitor it may not have the best current resolution but its great for my needs and its so well built and still hip in its Industrial Design :)

Love your humor… your content is gold

Great video Luke as always! Though at 10:37 I think you meant those newer displays are all 16:9. Also perhaps an old Thunderbolt Display might be a good option to still keep everything Apple, though get integrated speakers and a webcam also.

Great video I’ve actually got 3 x of these new m2 mac mini but with the 16 gb and 1tb drives they all have identical set ups for my editing I’m aiming to use them for at least 5 x more years I was waiting for the m2 Mac mini for a while very happy with the purchase I’m using normal 2k monitors pictures are superb

I use 3x HP ZR30w monitors on my primary (windows) workstation for my job. They're from 2013 (so they have displayport) but there a similar form factor to the cinema display. I love them and they were super cheap

To clean up the setup, I would recommend getting the apple powered adapter. Side note: I have this exact setup at the office but with a trackpad and the aforementioned powered adapter.

Watching from a 2019 Mac Pro and a 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display.. still like those old displays a lot. Nice to see a 30-inch paired with an M2 Mac Mini (y)

i have the same setup with 30" & 23" Cinema Display and a Mac mini M2 with extra storage trough an ACASI Thunderbolt Case it works perfekt.

The 2009 cinema Display is the way to go, mini DP works great with any kind of Mac / PC

Impressive, Luke. I prefer the mini over any other Mac. What would it take to upgrade that display to 4K?

The Magic Mouse also has the great feature that no one has ever complained about, charging port on the bottom

@WeMuckAround

Жыл бұрын

But it charges in 15 minutes and lasts for months

@jahkobej6157

Жыл бұрын

​@@WeMuckAround it does-

Luke! because of you, I am using my 2008, 30 inch, cinema display with my Mac Studio😇👍

Excellent video Luke! I'd love to see a comparison between the 24-inch, 27-inch Apple Cinema Display and the new Apple Display 5K, as well as compare the 24-inch and 27-inch to 5K.

These cinema displays still look incredible, it was unbelievable when the 30” one was announced. I had the very first gen Mac mini g4 with 20” Cinema Display. Looked so cool together

@SamFigueroa

Жыл бұрын

I'm watching this on one of those old displays, and just got a shocked by how old this display is. I'm amazed it actually still works and that the backlight hasn't given out yet.

@EremittV

9 ай бұрын

They are still very good, considering their age. But their power draw is no joke

@DengueBurger

8 ай бұрын

@@EremittVyeah the power draw is concerning. I got a Thunderbolt Display for $17 + $20 gas (2 hour drive) recently. It’s beautiful. And only needs one connection on my 2012 Mac mini (Thunderbolt).

Yup I got one and plugged it straight into my 8KTV … crazy you say? Mine is 55-inch with an almost-decent dpi. And the M2 Pro has the fast RAM single-core sweetness that I felt with my 128 GB M1 Ultra Studio.

Last week i got One 30 Inch Cinema Display with Power suplly for 25 Euros

The Magic keyboard is so simple to pair and it also functions as a wired keyboard when plugged in with lightning cable which is import for SMC resets, dual booting with Intel Macs …

2014 mac mini ventura plus 2009 24 inch apple cinema display all-in at under $500 works great. Second display 30 inch cinema display. on Ikea desk. Backup computer, 2009 Mac pro with 8tg hard disk and two 1tb ssds. ALL under $1000 plus storage and ram. 2012 Imac with 1tb ssd sits in the family room. $350. Complete apple setup UNDER $1,500. Thanks Luke!

Im glad you did this, I was thinking of a way to go for the Mac Mini instead of waiting for the iMac M3 but, it seems I'm still going to wait for it

"Ultimate BUDGET Mac desktop setup!" that thought was occupying my mind this whole week. Wow!

I edit videos on my base model Mac mini. I just bought a few 1TB Samsung T5s and I edit right off of those. I have one for KZread, one for Freelance work, and one for personal files and that was cheaper than maxing out the storage. Not to mention, I can just get another one when ever I need.

G'day Luke, When I first got the MacMini/M1 it really blew me. I had a couple of romper stomper keyboards with mice lying around with older Mac's I'd kept. I was lucky to pick an old G5X2(heavy in really good nick) for about $110 US dollars when it arrived in two boxes I thought the worst. But I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the lighter unexpected of the 2 to find Keyboard , Mouse and a 2005 Apple 23" Cinema HD Display. I already had a few Mini HomePods scattered around the place so I was all set from the get go.

I used to use the 30" Cinema display. I sold it in around 2008 for $1000 (Canadian) and picked up a new Dell U3011. Both displays use the same LCD panel. Luke, you are probably responding to the quality of the LCD which at the time was reverred for clarity and accuracy. Dell U3011's can also be had cheap and don't require a video adaptor. Thats why I sold mind - I was afraid I wouldnt be able to use it because of the limited interface. If I were to do it again, I would go for the Dell U3011 over the 30" Cinema because its the same panel but the Dell has way more options.

You could think about the 27" Thunderbolt Display. I guess you could add a Thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter and just rock it. I had one couple of years ago with the late 2013 Retina MacBook Pro and it was a great display...

Apple Cinema Display 30 is so underrated. Holds up really well even in 2023.

A refurbished 14" MBP is the best value. Typing this comment from my refurbished 1TB 14" MBP, which I got for $1469. Looks and feels brand new and came in sealed Apple box. Can't go wrong.

@gliixo

Жыл бұрын

Honestly people sleep on the official apple refurbished section, so many great deals there for basically new tech. I'm planning on getting one of the new 24 inch imacs refurbished, you can get crazy specs for like $700 cheaper than normal sometimes

@jahkobej6157

Жыл бұрын

​@@gliixo UHM. WHERE! THAT WOULD BE LIKE $599!!

@gliixo

Жыл бұрын

@@jahkobej6157 ..... wat?

@mendodsoregonbackroads6632

Жыл бұрын

@@gliixoYea, I was going to mention the 24” iMac. Even new, an up speced one 16/1TB is $2,099. The mini M2 with the same storage and ram is $1,499. Even though the monitor he used is under $200 it’s a cable mess and doesn’t come with speakers or camera. Yes the 24” iMac has a smaller screen than the 30” but it’s still a 4.5k monitor that also has 4 ports on the back and a headphone jack if you want one of those. Not to mention a matching Touch ID keyboard, and a magic mouse, which I actually like. But cool setup anyway. Luke is pretty inventive.

Thanks for showing what's possible on a budget

nice to see luke miani also watches carwow

@el_dallasyt

Жыл бұрын

Nice of the princess to invite us over for a picnic,eh luigi?

The APPLE Cinema Display’s 30 inches is nice…, but I went Thunderbolt Display for a few reasons. Of course the TBD is a Very-Solid all metal and glass display, beautifully designed and still has that ‘APPLE-look.’ Slightly higher than the Cinema; DPI at 109 [vs 100], brightness [375 vs 270] and contrast ratio [1000 vs 400], beautiful color!. Great built-in speakers, with an OK usable camera/mic. And, it’s an easy set-up with an APPLE TB2-USB-c adapter (not all that mess of the Cinema). Unlike 3rd party displays everything ingrates into the APPLE eco-system software/hardware without any problems. And, it works as a port hub for me too, although maybe outdated without modern ports, it works perfect for me with Ethernet, USB 2.0 ports (older drives and my USB APPLE SuperDrive), even that FireWire 800 port finds work with some old drives I have. They all work with the one TB2 to USB-c input to my MBP M1. I got mine a couple years ago, almost like-new in the original box, late production, for about $200, add the adapter price of $50, and I’m very happy with this display choice.

Gracias!! me has solucionado la duda que tenía sobre qué adaptador comprar para usar mi Apple Cinema de 24" de 20 años con el Macbook Pro de 14" de 2023. He comprado el mismo adaptador en Amazon Renewed y funciona perfecto!!😁

Always have a soft spot for the cinema display. Still using a 23" today!

i had the 2009 mac pro and the 27" cinema display + the classic usb magic keyboard and magic mouse 1st gen they always looked so clean to this day i still use the cinema display as my main monitor for my 2014 imac after i broke the lcd on te imacs built in display

5:15 Lol love it, always with the addition of a little humour. That’s why I subbed today 👌🏻

I am using a 50" 4k Vizio television (~$600 7 years ago) driven directly by the HDMI port on my Mac mini at 60 Hz. 3840x2160 (around 8 million pixels) is basically "Retina" quality for reasonable viewing distances, and noticeably roomier than a 30" old computer monitor for opening lots of windows. No interfaces required, just an HDMI cable. Completing the setup is an Apple Bluetooth keyboard and a Bluetooth mouse, and of course, the base model mini for $400 at the Education store. A $25 flash drive plugged into one of the USB ports provides automatic Time Machine backups. The TV furnishes the speakers, and when work is done, I can watch the evening news on it or use it as a "smart" TV to stream video. Why anyone wants to use a "computer monitor" any more is hard to figure.

I’m still rocking my LED Cinema Display with my MBP I picked up used for 300 before they came out with the studio display and I use ir everyday and it is SO much better than anything I could get for the pice

Great video!! Thanks for a super ideas.

Hey Luke! Great video. After the quick comment about the keyboard, I was wondering if you'd make a video about the best keyboards for mac setups and comparing them to the Apple magic keyboard. I'm interested in buying a mechanical keyboard, but on the fence between getting a Logitech MX Mechanical Mini, Keychron K3 Pro, and just going for the non-mechanical Apple magic keyboard.

I just bought the M2 Mac Studio. It is perfect.

For the same $200 as the 19 year old display, you can get a brand new 27” 4K 60hz IPS display (albeit a lower end one). As long as you’re not after the apple aesthetic that would likely be a better option. For speakers pick up a set of creative pebbles for $20

I've got to x2 of the 24inch displays connected to my pc, love them still :)

Merry Christmas, Luke… Yeap, I just got my shining new Mac Mini M2 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD as a Christmas gift to myself, in Avril (no fools)!

Great Job, Luke! 👍🏼

Love these videos!

I'm just looking for something to edit short action camera videos for myself and a few friends and I know I can just do it on my phone but I think this is going to make it easier and faster. I like the idea of having a semi professional looking setup.

I like the look of the Mac mini hubs that sit under it in the same colour like satechi makes or the ones that can also take an ssd or nvme so a good and cheap way for more storage and I’d only upgrade the ram

hej Luke, grejt video. I do own a 23" apple cinema display and recently upgraded to the 27" Thuderbolt Display (2011) connected to the trashcan. Would be fun to watch you upload a video review on that one and what your thoughts would be. ;))

Luke, good effort on the budget project but I think I might have you beat😊. I just bought the M2Pro MM for $1199, an LG 32” 4K via HDMI with built in speakers for $199, Satetchi backlit USB-C keyboard for $79, 2 multiport hubs that sit under the MM and each has 1TB SSD for $69 each, the SSDs were about $100 each, SuperDrive for $79, TrackPad 2 for $99, and a LeCie 4TB HDD for $129. Actually, the only thing I did was replace my 2020 Intel with the M2Pro as Zi already had the other equipment. The hubs have SD card readers as well as extra ports. My desk is a jelly bean shaped glass top desk that is static. You win on the desk😊. I also have a color laser printer/scanner. Very impressed with the M2 Pro which will more than meet my mundane needs and then some. I would’ve liked the Mac Stufio but $1500 is way too much to spend for a monitor by a casual user like myself. I could’ve gone with the base M2(16GB) but I wanted the 4 TB4 ports and the extra umph might come in handy someday so I got the Pro.

Get one of those home pod Speakers and a shetechi dock for the mac mini

Having seem used 2014/2015 5K iMacs for around $250-300 I’d probably go that route and convert to a monitor. You get the speakers, webcam, keyboard and mouse through that approach which would cover all the additional accessories outlined in the video.

I've always liked the 2004 Cinema display, and I'd even go as far as to say I prefer it aesthetically to the 2010 black-glossy displays (even though the '04 was made in the same year I was born!)

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