Mac Mini storage buyer questions an aging Thunderbay 4

A setup needs permanent desktop storage for photo editing and long-term data storage. The goal is direct storage attached to the , not . Products from TerraMaster, IcyBox, QNAP, and StarTech have been compared, but OWC looks appealing because of its for .

is the main option under consideration, but it was released in 2014 and now feels old. The main concern is whether it makes sense to spend more than $500 on aging if no newer model is coming.

Key points

  • The storage will be used with a .
  • The main uses are photo editing and long-term data storage.
  • is not wanted.
  • OWC is attractive because of its .
  • is a concern because it dates back to 2014 and costs more than $500.
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