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.