That’s fine if it’s a new product or product category (I’m sure they will preview their AR/VR devices long before they ship), but when it’s something that replaces an existing product in their line it’s a horrible idea.
I highly doubt that Apple considers the Intel Mac Mini the “high end model”. At best they’d call it a legacy model for those that still need Intel processors. And, for Apple, price doesn’t equal “high end“ on the new computers. They’ll keep the Intel models more expensive to highlight the “deal” you get from an Apple processor.
again, what? You can get it with more memory on the remaining Intel models than the M1 models. It is the high end option.
The first geek bench tests showing A15 prototype was last Feb, then we had Digitimes saying TSMC started production of the A15 bionic in May. The adding more cores (CPU/GPU) calling it a M1X was a earlier rumor. Now given the M1 is based off the A14, and the A15 bionic is in the works for Sept iPhone 13, it very likely to be a M2 based on the A15 bionic as it needs to address more memory than 16GB. Maybe we find out about this in a few days, or not, but these computers can’t have such a weakness of that limitation.
So you’re saying that if you could buy a 16GB Intel Mac Mini for the same cost as the 16GB M1 Mac Mini you would choose the Intel. After all, it’s the “high end” machine, right?
perfect summation
Actually, this would be a great consolation prize if the MBPs are delayed (they won't be). I've been hanging on to my 12" 2017. They need to replace that with an M1 model ASAP. It's the perfect size for travel. The redesign just needs one additional port to be perfect.
Sure? But it’s only “pro-ish” because there is software that may not work, or at least not work fully, on an M1. The Intel Macs are specifically for people who need Intel processors to work with Intel software. Once most Mac software has ported to M1, Apple will drop Intel processors as quick as they can. The reason there aren’t Intel versions of some M1 Macs is to push adoption of the new processors for those who do not specifically need Intel.
No. He is saying that as a product line, the Mac mini has had a base model and a high end model with more high end options. the M1 Mac mini is the base model for that apple silicon product line. it would be in keeping that a high end apple silicon Mac mini could be released at any point and not 'over shadow' the baseline. two different machines. two different use cases. The fact that the Mac mini listings are currently co-mixed with intel and apple silicon makes it more complicated comparing machine to machine, but he was talking about the product line in general. In fact, I would argue that he confusing presence of a high end intel machine only applies MORE pressure to release a high end apple silicon, not less, as has been suggested by others here. I would NOT rule out a high end Mac mini in the near future.
Thats probably not the right way to look at it.The first geek bench tests showing A15 prototype was last Feb, then we had Digitimes saying TSMC started production of the A15 bionic in May. The adding more cores (CPU/GPU) calling it a M1X was a earlier rumor. Now given the M1 is based off the A14, and the A15 bionic is in the works for Sept iPhone 13, it very likely to be a M2 based on the A15 bionic as it needs to address more memory than 16GB. Maybe we find out about this in a few days, or not, but these computers can’t have such a weakness of that limitation.
There was an iPhone 8 which really was just a spec bumped iPhone 7 with a glass back so who knows what Apple will do when it comes to marketing.
An iPad Air probably has more power than any MacBook Pro released before 2018 though… even the 2016/17 quad core 15”ers!That's truly dedication. An iPad air has more power than that relic.
