Apple Developing 'Mac Studio,' Described as a Mac Mini and Mac Pro Hybrid

[MacRumors]

Apple is working on a "Mac Studio" device that seems to be a cross between a Mac Pro and a Mac mini, according to a report from 9to5Mac that cites an unspecified source with knowledge of Apple's plans.

The device is "in addition" to the rumored Mac mini and Mac Pro, but primarily based on the Mac mini. It will feature "much more powerful hardware" and there are two versions in development. One machine will use the same M1 Max chip introduced in the 2021 MacBook Pro models, while the other will use an Apple silicon chip that's more powerful than the M1 Max.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has previously described a new version of the Mac Pro that will feature a smaller chassis to be sold alongside the larger-sized Mac Pro, and it sounds like the "Mac Studio" could be this smaller-sized Mac Pro.

Gurman has previously said that the smaller Mac Pro would have up to 40 CPU cores and up to 128 GPU cores.

The Mac Studio is known internally by the codename J375, and 9to5Mac says that while the naming could potentially change, it is aimed at professional users and will be sold alongside a 7K "Apple Studio Display" that Apple also has in the works.

There's no word on when the Mac Studio might see a launch, but prior rumors have suggested that it could be introduced sometime around WWDC before launching in the fall.

Article Link: Apple Developing 'Mac Studio,' Described as a Mac Mini and Mac Pro Hybrid

 

[dantracht]

Maybe this is what we get a “peek” at next week?

 

[jz0309]

Interesting…
So let’s see what’s gonna come on Tuesday

 

[california_kid]

So it took this long for Apple to figure out that most users can't afford a $30K Mac Pro? Hopefully the new "Mac Mini Pro" will not require $700 wheels or $300 feet. Maybe even include the feet at no charge.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

Anyone remember AirPods Studio?
Those became AirPods Max.
So… Mac Studio?
More like Mac Max

 

[alexe]

Now that sounds interesting, especially the part with the 7K display. Although when I hear 7K, I hear "it's gonna cost you", and we really don't need another Pro Display XDR for 6000 dollars.

I hope they stick with their new philosophy of practicality over design that they first introduced with the new MacBook Pros.

 

[JippaLippa]

Interesting.
However I can't wait for this summer for a new machine.
While more power would be good, the M1 Max is a sweet spot for my workflow and I'm not made of money...therefore it'll probably be M1 max mini.

 

[turbineseaplane]

So “peek” might mean we get a preview of something that will release “later this year” which will absolutely turn into “a year from now” in reality.

 

[SpotOnT]

Sounds good to me. There is currently a huge gap in their desktop lineup between the $1k Intel Mac Mini and the $6k Mac Pro.

I also kind of wonder if the M1 Max could even fit into a slimmed down Mac Mini without significant thermal throttling.

 

[dannyyankou]

Apple has to be careful when it comes to form over function, fragmentation, all that stuff.

 

[Pezimak]

Very interesting, will be keen to see what it offers, and the price! But could be a cool device. If it’s smaller then or the same size as the cylinder Mac Pro that would be great, so long as Apple offer a bigger version with all internal upgrade options of course.

 

[prime17569]

Anyone remember AirPods Studio?
Those became AirPods Max.
So… Mac Studio?
More like Mac Max

Mac Pro Max

 

[dannyyankou]

Maybe this is what we get a “peek” at next week?

Oh my god, I just got the double entendre in the invite. Sneaky Apple, sneaky.

 

[mannyvel]

This is the minitower everyone's been waiting for.

 

[StupidOpinion]

This is the minitower everyone's been waiting for.

the majority of us don't need anything beyond the standard M1

 

[antibolo]

Maybe even include the feet at no charge.

Woah let's not get crazy here.

 

[ThisBougieLife]

9to5Mac is reporting rumors of a 7K display coming.

No news about any more affordable displays though.

 

[antibolo]

This is the minitower everyone's been waiting for.

When people think (mini)"tower" they think lots of expandability (ie. RAM, storage, PCIe, etc). I doubt that's going to be the case.

 

[JMacHack]

This is the minitower everyone's been waiting for.

I think we both know MR will never be happy.

 

[Sugarcubes]

The Cube is back ?

 

[Unregistered 4U]

So it took this long for Apple to figure out that most users can't afford a $30K Mac Pro? Hopefully the new "Mac Mini Pro" will not require $700 wheels or $300 feet. Maybe even include the feet at no charge.

This is the minitower everyone's been waiting for.

No, this isn’t the minitower everyone’s been waiting for. Many have been waiting for something affordable with slots. I’m fairly certain this will be priced higher than those folks would be willing to pay and will have little, if any, internal expansion. It may not require $700 wheels or $300 feet, BUT it could very well start at $7K and go up from there.

 

[KENESS]

Sounds good to me. There is currently a huge gap in their desktop lineup between the $1k Intel Mac Mini and the $6k Mac Pro.

I also kind of wonder if the M1 Max could even fit into a slimmed down Mac Mini without significant thermal throttling.

It currently fits in the MacBook Pro just fine, so I think it'd be ok. Especially without also needing to deal with the heat the battery generates.

 

[NMBob]

Mac mini Max (Pro)...Studio.

 

[sunny5]

I guess it will use 20 CPU cores + 64 GPU cores if Mac Studio is a small version of Mac Pro.

 

[JMacHack]

Macrumors ideal Mac:

Windows compatibility
AMD threadripper cpu
Dual 3090 gpu
Retails for $50 and a case of beer