Those powerful components mean that there's a sizeable cooling fan inside, but the Z2 Mini G4 ran cool and quiet throughout all our tests. There are three full-size DisplayPort interfaces and, with the addition of an optional Flexible I/O module, it's possible for a Z2 Mini G4 with both integrated and discrete GPUs to drive up to six separate displays. The back panel adds a second USB-C port, two more USB 3.0 and Gigabit Ethernet. There are two USB 3.0 ports, one USB-C, and a combo headphone/microphone port located on the left-hand side of the unit for easy access. There are, of course, no internal expansion slots, but the Z2 Mini provides an impressive set of external connectivity features. Image: HP Inc A simple latch on the back of the Z2 Mini G4 allows you to quickly remove the top cover, providing access to the motherboard, memory and storage components. Image: HP Inc The Z2 Mini G4 packs a lot of powerful components into a small chassis, but still runs cool and quiet. There's an impressive array of connections on the Z2 Mini G4, which - with an optional Flexible I/O module - can drive up to six monitors. There's a lock slot on the back to keep the - easily removable - device secure, and a VESA bracket built into the base of the unit, so that you can mount the entire unit on the back of a monitor if you want to keep it out of sight altogether. You can lay the Z2 Mini flat on your desk, or stand it upright so that takes up hardly any space beside a monitor. Images: HP Inc And what the design lacks in elegance, it makes up for in practicality. There's a lock slot to prevent the 2.2kg unit going walkabout. The 216mm square Z2 Mini G4 can lay flat on a desk, stand upright, or attach to the back of a monitor. 2kg for the high-end 'Performance' model tested here. It looks rather like a bulkier, armour-plated version of the Mac Mini, but is still extremely compact, standing just 58mm high and 216mm square, and weighing 2. Design & features The external design of the Z2 Mini G4 remains unchanged, with the same low-profile chassis as its predecessor. But, as we saw with last year's, the HP Z2 Mini G4 is even more ambitious, offering the latest Xeon processors and professional-level GPU options that provide true workstation levels of performance for CAD, graphics and video applications.
And, just as Apple has recently revamped its compact, adding a 6-core configuration aimed at design and video-editing applications, HP has responded with an update to its own 'mini' model - the.
Remove comments in microsoft word for mac version 16.10. In fact the workstation section of HP's online store specifically targets 'pros moving from Mac' at a time when Apple's plans for its own range remain unclear. In recent years HP has made a real effort to woo the designers and creative users that have traditionally been Apple's captive audience.
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If you’re currently using SOLIDWORKS and considering a move to Apple hardware, or if you’re currently an Apple user and are considering SOLIDWORKS, we suggest contacting your local reseller ( UK and Ireland) to discuss the pros and cons of using SOLIDWORKS on mac OS before making any final decisions. DraftSight is also available for macOS as a beta version. This includes eDrawings Viewer for macOS, as well as eDrawings and eDrawings Professional for iOS.
SOLIDWORKS do develop several other applications that are available for macOS and iOS. Watch the video above for a guide to this, alternatively, visit the original Solid Solutions article here. There are other considerations such as graphics performance and the applications you are using SOLIDWORKS for.
SOLIDWORKS cannot run directly on macOS, so first you will need to install Windows on your Mac using an application such as Boot Camp or Parallels. We therefore would NOT recommend this setup above a Windows based professional workstation.Īlthough SOLIDWORKS will run on OS X there are some major considerations to be aware of. However, the limit of this support is that although it will install, it may not run well as Macs rarely have supported graphics cards. We know quite a few users running SOLIDWORKS successfully on a Mac, and SOLIDWORKS recently updated their system requirements to include virtualisation such as parallels.