With the discontinued iMac Pro and the rumours of 21.5" iMac getting the axe next, I wouldn't be surprised if such an M1(x?) will be introduced in April.
Heck, I suspect the current M1s are SoCs with extra CPU and GPU cores disabled.
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Heck, I suspect the current M1s are SoCs with extra CPU and GPU cores disabled.
AMD MIGHT be able to benefit if they could make enough to matter. As it stands currently, the number 2 processor architecture for PC type computers will be ARM starting this year, followed by AMD.
3. Agreed on the soldered RAM and SSD. It's highly annoying as these components can actually prolong the life of the machine if user can upgrade them. But no, Apple's "environmental mission," I guess. The worse thing is, it's not any better on PC side. Majority of PC ultrabooks are the same, with soldered RAM and SSD, or made them difficult for access. Only certain enterprise models/desktops and/or custom rigs that carry the traditional DIY RAM/storage concept.
2. Agree as well. Computers are not phones. People may replace phones every 2 to 3 years, but nowadays, even 10-year old computers are still capable for basic tasks. And with SSD, many of older Macs are still usable, if not for Apple dropping them from the OS support.
1. Yes, same here in Indonesia. Worse, we don't have access to BTO options, so what the resellers sell are only the base pre-built configs. Want 16GB RAM? Too bad. Prior to the pandemic, most Indonesians bought their Macs in Singapore as at least you can BTO over there. Apple is just not serious enough in some markets, despite their brand is highly regarded.
The irony is that most ultrabooks also require dongles. You cannot go thin without dongles. The Lenovo that Intel was showing in the 2-in-1 ad only will need dongles as well when you want to connect things like HDMI, etc. The irony.
Amazing how history repeats itself continually with the intel vs arm battle
Having read comments like that I assume that either people haven't read the article itself or are extra-class CPU engineers that know something the rest of us don't.
The link to the article on Intel's site
Apple M1 vs Intel -Which Prod...
The screenshots of all AI mentions (context does matter). The references to AI weren't only about web-performance but even in this case, they're making the point by using concrete examples of what they think should support their statements which is JavasScript/HTML5 performance. On a side note, all web-apps rely on the performance of local systems: there's no such thing as "everything is done on remote servers".
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Actually it was a similar scenario, when Apple came to Intel to use their chips into iPhones. Intel thought Apple are crazy and turned them down, so Apple looked at the ARM chip development and took over. Now Intel pay the price.
Just saw the prefect example of PC Murphy's law. I know you should not laugh at the poor guy but good grief. This makes the jokes we use to make about Infantel pre Intel Mac look rational.
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Who cares?
Mac runs MacOS. PC runs Microcrap.
Discussion over.
Mac runs MacOS. PC runs Microcrap.
Discussion over.
But but but GAMES!!!
I agree with you. It’s not like a Surface can play Cyberpunk either.
The no games bit is funny because you need at least a midrange graphics card to play any games lol.
Yes, high school testosterone pumping football fans. They often appear as full grown-ups.
It is sad/hysterical when the I can build a PC cheap idea goes horribly wrong. Nevermind consoles dominate the game market with PC ports (if they exist at all) crippled.
I have an Xbox one series s for games and it’s been awesome. I can even use a keyboard and mouse if I want to.
I feel the same way about PCs as I feel about mobile phones--if I have to run a second-rate, annoying operating system, then I don't give a rip about all the great things you can do with the platform. I like Apple products because they run for years and years without ever becoming a weekend fix-it project.
I agree though Apple's recent mess up with Monterey 12.3 wonders just what the Q&A there is doing. A system update should not freaking brick your computer especially if you followed the rules and the replacement of the logic board was done by a certified Apple specialist.