There are many reasons to buy an Apple laptop, but here are six that might convince you to try out a Mac mini or iMac.
With Prime Day savings offering gobs of money off some of the best Macs, now is a great time to buy a new Apple computer. One of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make when buying a new Mac is whether you should buy a desktop model or opt for a laptop instead. Apple’s laptops might seem like the best choice, with a combination of portability and price, but Apple also offers a great selection of desktops, from the teeny-tiny M4 Mac mini to the all-in-one iMac.
So the next time you’re shopping for a new Mac, consider joining Team Desktop and opting for one of Apple’s less portable Macs instead of a MacBook.Stationary comfort
Let’s face it, hunching over a MacBook for hours on end does your body no favors. You’ll typically use your laptop on an arm-level surface, whether that’s a desk or on your lap, and that means you’ve got to crane your head downwards to see its screen. Over time, that can cause serious pain in your back and neck.
MacBooks are great when you’re traveling, but there’s nothing like a comfy desk chair and an eye-level monitor.
Believe me, I know. I used a laptop all through my college years, and by the end of it, I dreaded sitting down at my desk to work because of the pain that would inevitably accompany it. In the end, I had to ditch the device and get a desktop instead so that I could create a more ergonomic setup. That meant a monitor at eye level and a separate keyboard positioned just right.
Sure, you can hook up a monitor to a MacBook or get a riser to avoid this ergonomic nightmare, but a lot of people don’t—either they don’t have a spare monitor, want a more compact workstation, or think it’s just too much cost and hassle to set up. With a desktop Mac, you have a far more comfortable arrangement, letting you dodge the backache and neck pain for good.Power trip
Ever since Apple switched to its own Apple silicon chips, the Mac has come on leaps and bounds. But while both form factors offer plenty of grunt, desktop Macs have a lot more headroom for top performance.
That’s because when portability isn’t a concern, Apple can use more spacious cases to eke out higher performance.
