This is the current set up for my MacDesk at home, Summer 2014 version. I run everything from my 13" Macbook Air which is connected to an 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display. This system has been working out very well for me: I enjoy the portability from a laptop and also love working on a big screen for extensive tasks.
The Macbook Air is very versatile: it is extremely portable and also capable to run some professional applications. I am currently not running anything too heavy on it: some photo editing with Adobe Lightroom + Photoshop and video editing with Final Cut Pro X + Motion 5. I absolutely love the speedy sold state drive (SSD), which makes programs run smoothly and fast. I have tried more high-end machine, but I may not need that much power for home use and my freelance work, plus I save money.
While the Macbook Air is a very nice machine: light, long lasting battery, and fast SSD, but it has limitations, especially the display. So, I invested in an 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display. It is very handsome and performs beautifully. This display has been trusted and loved by many professionals. It is calibrated by Apple, which is essentially important for photo and video editing jobs, when color accuracy is key. Beside its main function as an extended display, the Apple Thunderbolt Display also served as a hub or docking station for the Macbook Air. It has all the needed ports on the back. I connect everything to the display (keyboard, mouse, Wacom tablet, external hard drive, etc), and there is just one cable runs to the computer to transfer data and charge the machine. This Thunderbolt display is born for Apple computers, and there is no display can perform better.
The Macbook Air is very versatile: it is extremely portable and also capable to run some professional applications. I am currently not running anything too heavy on it: some photo editing with Adobe Lightroom + Photoshop and video editing with Final Cut Pro X + Motion 5. I absolutely love the speedy sold state drive (SSD), which makes programs run smoothly and fast. I have tried more high-end machine, but I may not need that much power for home use and my freelance work, plus I save money.
While the Macbook Air is a very nice machine: light, long lasting battery, and fast SSD, but it has limitations, especially the display. So, I invested in an 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display. It is very handsome and performs beautifully. This display has been trusted and loved by many professionals. It is calibrated by Apple, which is essentially important for photo and video editing jobs, when color accuracy is key. Beside its main function as an extended display, the Apple Thunderbolt Display also served as a hub or docking station for the Macbook Air. It has all the needed ports on the back. I connect everything to the display (keyboard, mouse, Wacom tablet, external hard drive, etc), and there is just one cable runs to the computer to transfer data and charge the machine. This Thunderbolt display is born for Apple computers, and there is no display can perform better.
What's next? I really need to start building a data backup system to protect critical digital assets. I am still on the search and saving up for it. Hopefully, I can find something working when the next MacDesk post is out.
Happy Summer!