40Tech
40Tech

If you could only get one, which would it be? Assume you already have a Series 3 Watch & a 2012 Mac Mini (used as a media server), but you don’t have a HomePod:

  • HomePod
  • Apple Watch Series 4
  • wait for new Mac Mini

Asking for a friend, who is leaning toward HomePod.

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ChrisJWilson
ChrisJWilson

@40Tech a new thing opens up new possibilities so the HomePod? But if the Mac mini really has issues then it’s probably better to replace that.

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jl_siewert
jl_siewert

@40Tech I wouldn't get the Series 4 if you already own the Series 3. Although not perfect I absolutely love my HomePod. But it is still pretty limited if you want more then music streaming. If you are pushing your Mac Mini to it's limits that might be the better choice

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ronguest
ronguest

@40Tech Well the budget minded part of my brain would pick the Mac mini - because it doesn’t exist yet so involves spending no money. And tech purchases delayed tend to mean, once purchased, they’re better/improved.

The gratification side of my brain would pick the HomePod. I don’t own one due to its limitations, but the sound is great.

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40Tech
40Tech

@ChrisJWilson This is gonna be a tough call.

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40Tech
40Tech

@jl\_siewert I can probably limp by with the Mini for a bit longer. I have a Sonos and don't use it much, but I'm so tempted by the HomePod.

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40Tech
40Tech

@ronguest This is a tough call. This morning I was leaning toward the Watch, as I realize how much I use it.

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40Tech
40Tech

@chet We recently unplugged our Alexa because we used it so little. Of course, I don't use the Sonos much either. Hmm. Maybe the Watch is calling.

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mbjones
mbjones

@40Tech I think I’d totally go for the HomePod!

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40Tech
40Tech

@mbjones I'm now going back and forth between that and the Watch, or just remaining frozen by indecision and putting off the decision until later.

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Aleen
Aleen

@40Tech I'd get the watch!

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40Tech
40Tech

@Aleen That's what I'm leaning toward (but ask me again in an hour) because of how much I use my current one.

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mbjones
mbjones

@40Tech I can understand (although my back and forth is with mini and HomePod). The watch is quite amazing but not as much of a “need” on my part.

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40Tech
40Tech

@adiabatic Good point. Hadn't thought about the potential update issue.

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martinfeld
martinfeld

@40Tech I have a Mac mini (2014), Apple Watch Series 3 and a HomePod and I would say go for the HomePod. I absolutely love the device and the sound is brilliant.

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