The fact you included iMac here makes me confused as to whether it's /s or not. Is anybody really here to complain about how thick iMacs are?
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Apple Developing ARM-Based Mac Chip to Handle Low-Power Functions Alongside Intel Processors
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I've been predicting this slow "transition" for 2 years.
By 2020 Apple "computers" will be Arm based.
By 2020 Apple "computers" will be Arm based.
"Despite Apple's plans to offload some tasks to a new ARM chip, Apple is said to have no intention of abandoning Intel chips in its laptop and desktop computers."
Except for the Xeon
Except for the Xeon
I supoose folks who appreciate the thinness and lightness of the iMac also appreciate thin and light television sets. A 40% reduction in volume might be welcomed on cramped desks maybe?
I don't know how far Apple is really willing to go with this concept, but I think there's FAR more potential here in leveraging the ARM processor as one running in tandem with the latest Intel CPU to improve overall system performance. The earlier talk of Apple possibly using a future ARM CPU in place of Intel is a non-starter, by contrast.
I don't really think it makes any sense to depart from using Intel, which is today's clear industry standard in personal computing. It makes it trivial to support Windows in a dual-boot configuration, among other advantages.
But an ARM CPU that OS X could auto-detect and use when present, along-side the Intel chip? NOW we're talking valid reasons to buy Mac hardware (even at a price premium) over the competition again.
I don't really think it makes any sense to depart from using Intel, which is today's clear industry standard in personal computing. It makes it trivial to support Windows in a dual-boot configuration, among other advantages.
But an ARM CPU that OS X could auto-detect and use when present, along-side the Intel chip? NOW we're talking valid reasons to buy Mac hardware (even at a price premium) over the competition again.
We walk among gods. U r blessed my child.I predicted this not so long ago on this very forum. You're welcome.
I don't think it's a lot. In Q4 2014 Mac was 16% of Apple's business, now it's 9%. Some people really needed a computer, and I'm sure some do like the EmojiBar, but it seems most people just weren't interested.
Huh? Forgot your crack pipe today ? The computer is phenomenal.
One one hand I like the idea of switching to ARM esp if it means lower power, cheaper price, more innovation, and the possibility of running iOS apps on the laptop (I have a bunch of iOS apps that are awesome, and wish I could use on my laptop).
However, I depend a lot on bootcamp to get things done. I suspect this could throw a monkey wrench into the situation.
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Have you tried paper and pen? It's super thin and uses very little battery resources. ;D
The point is that thinness can't be at a cost of functionality. I'd rather have it slightly thicker with more battery life, and more technology (how about a second SSD drive?).
However, I depend a lot on bootcamp to get things done. I suspect this could throw a monkey wrench into the situation.
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Have you tried paper and pen? It's super thin and uses very little battery resources. ;D
The point is that thinness can't be at a cost of functionality. I'd rather have it slightly thicker with more battery life, and more technology (how about a second SSD drive?).
That is a harsh thing to say, ARM processors are powerful and power efficient. With the focus on Swift, and more native written applications, ARM may very well be a contender. It is a wait and see game, why let fear overcome you now as we are not even there yet.
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Haha you really did; that was propheticdont mean to be that guy but totally called it
https://www.thoughtsonapple.net/sin...Macbooks-and-the-T1-the-most-interesting-part
An iOS mode. Where it takes all your settings and documents and files and music and just transplants it from the desktop equivalents to the mobile equivalents. Yes!!!!!!!!!!! This is what I need.
So that means we get a Mac mini and Mac Pro now?
Wow, that's great.I predicted this not so long ago on this very forum. You're welcome.
Apple has got to pay for the R&D some how. Things are not free in life.
This is the PowerBook G5 issue all over again, the very first steps towards another processor change. The writing is very much on the wall.
I'm upgrading to the next MacBook Pro, hope that this will be incorporated into the next model.
I'm upgrading to the next MacBook Pro, hope that this will be incorporated into the next model.
It is Apple what do you expect, it could be worse like the iOS version for the iPad segment. The iPad is a computer, yet we do not invest enough into its iOS version. Maybe WWDC17 will bring in some positive news for the iPad.
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So Adobe, Autodesk etc. software and applications like Pro Tools would work on an ARM based Mac?
Where you a mac user w ppc? I moved away from windows when they started doing intel and gave Macs a try. Also Vista didn't help w making a decision about windows at that time.
Maybe harsh but is what I believe ATM. ARM IMO is not good enough but I'm willing to wait and see if it can prove me wrong.
Of course that won't stop people from writing stories saying how this is absolute proof Apple is ditching Intel for ARM based Macs.
Could you imagine what your machine with the new power efficencies would do? You'd have something like 20 hours of battery. Or meet in the middle @ 15 hours. And you'd not notice the difference in weight or size.
It's similar to what HP did with the new Spectre laptops - gave you a great 4k screen and made the thing slightly larger and heavier. You never notice the weight but do notice the gorgeous screen, which at 286ppi beats the Retina Macbook.
I am curious to know the answer to when is light too light for a laptop and when is thin too thin for a laptop. Seems the only innovation that Apple has is thinner and lighter, someone would think that the laptop offering of the last 5 years are placing a strain on my shoulder. It is not like I am walking around with my laptop in my hand and typing at the same time.