Did they actually say 2022, or did they just say "a couple of years"? I know "a couple" is technically two, but I thought it was a fairly rough time frame they gave?
Though that would be all welcomed implementations, I’m really skeptical. Given what looks to be a “full autonomy” policy, I don’t expect support for any internal 3rd party hardware. Maybe Apple Card’s and storage options could be offered, coupled with the ability to run external 3rd party hardware (not very high hopes on last one). Curious to see what we’ll get.
Don’t we all? Maybe we’ll get a 27” 5k MiniLed Apple Display. It will cost an arm OR a leg, this will be granted. No ultrawides though.
How about a kidney and a spleen?
Apple specifically stated two years.
CPU to CPU yes, thermal capacity of a heat sink yes.
You’re correct. I don’t want a notebook for heavy workloads. I want a reasonable desktop (floor-standing?) computer.
lmao.
Do you know of any such forums? I'm tried on avforums.co.uk but no one is biting.
Right, but I guess what I’m getting at is that Cheesegrater 2.0 is relatively new (in the grand scheme of lifespans of Mac Pro designs). I can’t imagine them making major form-factor/design changes in the next 2-3 years. Sure, they’ll offer Apple Silicon versions, but I doubt it’ll be in a new form factor.
Agreed, but Apple should make a silicon upgrade option for those you invested heavily in such machines. Having extra space gives even more flexibility to make it happen, otherwise all argued future expansion and upgrade of the MacPro will go down the drain, and leave a nasty bitter taste on those who took the bite...
Been there myself. I would recommend you to contact authorized repair shops as some of them have regular professional customers who can use such machines. You can also check MacOS “friendly” AEC/3D rendering software users forums (such Keyshot; cinema4D; VectorWorks; Archicad; Rhino). I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful.
When one purchases, well, anything, there is zero guarantee that product is going to live forever...
Some of them live forever, they might not function anymore though
Some of them live forever, they might not function anymore though
My logic is something else as I’ll elaborate further.
They will be prematurely outdated.
Given the time it took to present 2019 MacPro and the then touted upgradability which clearly conformed the design, and considering the price tag, I’m just saying it would be nice and smart from Apple to offer a silicon upgrade solution to those who made such a significant investment, considering this:
a) Design cycles of MacPro tend to last 6 years: 1st gen 2006-2013; 2nd gen 2013/2019; 3rd gen 2019/2025?
b) Average 8years cycle for a Mac to became considered obsolete by Apple;
c) June 2022 deadline for AS ARM transition.
So for current version, Apple has two choices: doesn’t do anything until a redesign or offers some update/upgrade options.
Given the redesign cycles, I believe they will opt for second choice. At this stage it would feel odd to offer Intel x84 solutions which would increase the lifetime of “dual ARM/x84)” versions of MacOS and consequently would compromise the “natural” obsolescence of Intel Macs.
Since the current built, being so “generous” and flexible, doesn’t prevent to get a new SoC in, this could be easily done.
However all this doesn’t mean excluding a new smaller chassis design.In fact I wish it happens soon, in the form of a new “cube” as some rumors suggest. If new affordable 27” 5K Apple Display also comes true, I believe the bundle would be catering a lot of needs and desires of the Mac people: those longing for an upgradable MacMini Pro; those wanting a more affordable MacPro Mini and I might add those wanting an iMac Pro refreshing.
All this would allow for a redesign of top of line MacPro within usual timeframe, while keeping transition deadline, and equally important without compromising or diminishing the distinctive upgradable architecture of the MacPro and I would add it’s durability, which helps to justify the heavy investment. Not p*****g off customers would be a bonus...
"Way too big for an Apple Silicon-based Mac Pro" 🧐
"Way too big for an Apple Silicon-based Mac Pro" 🧐
But.... The point of the Mac Pro isn't to make something small, it's to have something modular with flexibility and expandability. The exception (trashcan Mac Pro) proved the rule by being the least successful form factor of the product line. I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree, mate.
I wonder if add-on 'afterburner' style cards (presumably with system support to hand off work via Metal) might be how they keep the 'upgrade your GPU power after purchase' capability that currently works by upgrading/adding another GPU on a PCIe card.
Thanks for correction.
Hence I’m guessing more at iMac display. Personally would love a 8k 48” Display (with built in speakers, so could be used as TV set), but that would probably not be affordable by me...even considering any, more than usual, delusional arguments I might came up to justify it.
Plus you won't get an M1X with a terabyte and a half of integrated memory.
