Hi everyone,
We’ve been using Corona to develop for Android, and now we want to start developing for iOS as well. I would like to ask you guys to recommend the most basic - OK, the cheapest - model of Mac computer and system that still has the minimum requirements to develop Corona apps for the current iOS platforms.
Thanks in advance.
April [import]uid: 102175 topic_id: 26262 reply_id: 326262[/import]
A Mac mini should be fine. I think even the small model ($599, Intel HD Graphics 3000) is fast enough to run the Corona simulator.
Here is a discussion about Intel graphics and iOS development:
http://developer.anscamobile.com/forum/2011/12/30/minimum-graphics-processor-mac-correct-emulationdevelopment
// Just looked for old iMacs on ebay. Might be an option as well. [import]uid: 145963 topic_id: 26262 reply_id: 106426[/import]
Hi,
I bought a mac mini last year and never regretted BUT you will need to upgrade the memory. I went from 2G to 8GB (about $49…not from Apple!) and it is day and night in term of speed (no longer have the infamous timer wheel)
So, yes the cheapest mac mini will work just fine (mine came with Lion X and installed Xcode 4.3 on it. Work like a charm.
Hope this helps.
Mo
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I just put a Mac book pro on eBay if ur interested
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251061560116?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649#ht_738wt_63 [import]uid: 7911 topic_id: 26262 reply_id: 106436[/import]
My god , the prices on US ebay!
Half the second hand prices of MacBooks in the UK. I’m on the next flight out… 
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Thanks all! [waves] [import]uid: 102175 topic_id: 26262 reply_id: 106503[/import]
@jstrahan: can you contact me please? danny [at] anscamobile.com [import]uid: 84637 topic_id: 26262 reply_id: 106546[/import]
Corona SDK is lightweight enough to run on any modern Mac, and run well at that.
My “primary” development machine is a the latest 13" Macbook Air—which isn’t exactly known for its development capabilities but it is more than sufficient for me (and especially for Corona SDK development). I believe Mac minis are even more “capable” so if that’s what you’re looking at getting, then I think you’ll be fine.
When I first started Corona development back in 2010, I was using the white entry-level Macbook and that never gave me any problems (though it was sometimes a pain for editing graphics in Photoshop and things like that). [import]uid: 52430 topic_id: 26262 reply_id: 106715[/import]
If there is one thing I might add is that regardless of what Mac you have (I have 2011 13inch mac book PRO hooked up to a 24 inch LCD) you should consider having a minimum of 8GB of RAM if your using multiple programs at the same time (Corona Simulator, your IDE, Photoshop, browser) to avoid getting constant beach balls when you switch Apps. It’s a cheap upgrade and has saved me the most time and increased my productivity a lot more than say having a faster processor or video card would have.
I also recommend an SDD (I have a 180 GB) it will make launching everything that much more smooth, especially when your dealing with Photoshop or have lots of files.
Beyond those 2 upgrades it really doesn’t matter what kind of mac you have, but ideally have it come with a big screen or have it plugged into a big monitor.
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If there is one thing I might add is that regardless of what Mac you have (I have 2011 13inch mac book PRO hooked up to a 24 inch LCD) you should consider having a minimum of 8GB of RAM if your using multiple programs at the same time (Corona Simulator, your IDE, Photoshop, browser) to avoid getting constant beach balls when you switch Apps. It’s a cheap upgrade and has saved me the most time and increased my productivity a lot more than say having a faster processor or video card would have.
I also recommend an SDD (I have a 180 GB) it will make launching everything that much more smooth, especially when your dealing with Photoshop or have lots of files.
Beyond those 2 upgrades it really doesn’t matter what kind of mac you have, but ideally have it come with a big screen or have it plugged into a big monitor.
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