Sorted WTB Macbook pro or Mac mini

keithf · September 2023

Just something that i can run Helix native on,
Macbook would need HDMI !

Looking at the cheaper end of the market.
let me know what you have,

drofluf · September 2023

To get HDMI out of a newer MacBook you’ll need an adapter as they’re usb c only.

keithf · September 2023

drofluf said:

To get HDMI out of a newer MacBook you’ll need an adapter as they’re usb c only.

Cheers

drofluf · September 2023

Meant to add: but don’t let that put you off the adapters are relatively cheap - mine is about £20 and gives HDMI or VGA plus a couple of USB 2 or 3 ports. It’s also reliable

keithf · September 2023

drofluf said:

Meant to add: but don’t let that put you off the adapters are relatively cheap - mine is about £20 and gives HDMI or VGA plus a couple of USB 2 or 3 ports. It’s also reliable

yeh, no probs with adaptors as long as they do the job,

octatonic · September 2023

drofluf said:

To get HDMI out of a newer MacBook you’ll need an adapter as they’re usb c only.

Some have a HDMI out.
The 14"/16" Pro for example.

But at the cheaper end it is USBC.
The adapters work fine.

keithf · September 2023

bump

pt22 · September 2023

Hi Keith. I’ve got a mid-2012 MBP I’d be willing to let go only for postage. It's quite old so there are a few caveats but I thought I'd offer it.

Specs:

Core i7 2.3ghz
16GB RAM
256GB SSD
HDMI
15" Display (with a line of dead pixels and a few other stragglers here or there)

I've currently got Big Sur (11.0.1) running on it through a bit of a hack, but it would ship with the HD wiped so you could choose what Mac OS to install. The battery is useless so you'd have to run it off the mains 24/7, but the power brick is included. I've also upgraded the wireless card to support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac networks for a bit faster throughput. Most all the ports work but I seem to remember one of the USB ports gave me an issue a few years back. (Just tested both USB, they work fine today)

It's still very usable so long as you are ready to accept the limitation and age of the hardware. If you just want to run Helix Native on it, it should work just fine. I can totally understand if it's not worth the hassle. Let me know. Thanks.

Kittyfrisk · September 2023

pt22 said:

Hi Keith. I’ve got a mid-2012 MBP I’d be willing to let go only for postage. It's quite old so there are a few caveats but I thought I'd offer it.

Specs:

Core i7 2.3ghz
16GB RAM
256GB SSD
HDMI
15" Display (with a line of dead pixels and a few other stragglers here or there)

I've currently got Big Sur (11.0.1) running on it through a bit of a hack, but it would ship with the HD wiped so you could choose what Mac OS to install. The battery is useless so you'd have to run it off the mains 24/7, but the power brick is included. I've also upgraded the wireless card to support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac networks for a bit faster throughput. Most all the ports work but I seem to remember one of the USB ports gave me an issue a few years back. (Just tested both USB, they work fine today)

It's still very usable so long as you are ready to accept the limitation and age of the hardware. If you just want to run Helix Native on it, it should work just fine. I can totally understand if it's not worth the hassle. Let me know. Thanks.

Hi @pt22 sorry to hijack the thread, but if @keithf isn't interested in your 2012 MBP, then I definitely would be.

spark240 · September 2023

I might shift 2012 mini if thats of interest, 2.3 / i7 / 16G Ram / 1TB HDD + SSD ...Id need to clear some stuff off it first.

keithf · September 2023

spark240 said:

I might shift 2012 mini if thats of interest, 2.3 / i7 / 16G Ram / 1TB HDD + SSD ...Id need to clear some stuff off it first.

think i'm sorted now @Spark240, thanks for getting in touch

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