They need to release all chips at once .. M4/M4 Pro/M4 Max/M4 Ultra and release all macs at same time ... Mac Studio still has M2 gen chip
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WiFi 6E only on the mini? In that case it would be M2 powered because the A18 already has WiFi 7.
Since WiFi 7 is no significant upgrade over 6E, I hope the M2 option becomes reality.
Also, I don't think they will anytime soon change the philosopy on the Studio Display in regards to ports. Previous Apple Displays followed the same design strategy of as few as necessary ports at the right rear side of the screen...
Since WiFi 7 is no significant upgrade over 6E, I hope the M2 option becomes reality.
Maybe with an OLED refresh at some point, but there is little no upgrade possibility for the Studio Display as is. Except the camera. I wouldn't expect a new Studio Display before 2027 since they usually refreshed that product line every 5 years.
Also, I don't think they will anytime soon change the philosopy on the Studio Display in regards to ports. Previous Apple Displays followed the same design strategy of as few as necessary ports at the right rear side of the screen...
Windows truly sucks. Recently assembled a pc, experience with windows is even more horrible now than ever.
I also don't see why the mini needs to be smaller, with my only complaint about my M1 Mini is it doesn't have enough USB ports. Given the choice between maintaining the current size of the Mini and needing to use a hub, I would stick with the current size. It would be nice if we could get a front panel USB-A for memory sticks or USB hard drives.
A reasonable compromise would be the "Nano" form factor for the M4 processor and keeping the current size for the M4 Pro to allow for the current number of ports and the more effective cooling - the M1 Mini has been the quietest computer that I've owned.
One other hope is having a 2.5G Ethernet port as standard.
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We can feel whatever we want to feel but if one needs it, they need it. And the vast bulk of the world's computers run it while those of us with Macs are in a relatively tiny niche. I prefer Mac to PC myself, macOS to Windows OS too... but there's PLENTY of software that runs on Windows but doesn't run on Macs, including Silicon Macs emulating Windows. Use best tool for the job... which is sometimes the ONLY tool for the job.
I feel the same way. They can space this out some. It won’t hurt anyone.
There is no way the M1 will show up in an entry iPad.
1) It is an old chip on and old process
2) It is higher power/thermals than they need in an entry iPad
The A15 or A16 are right there, to be used.
I still expect Apple's next monitor will be around $3200, to take over from the XDR at a more "affordable price"
So everyone wanting a new Studio Display, be ready to spend a lot of money
It looks like the M5 should reach "more than double the performance of the M1".
Every 5 generations doubling performance and definitely would make a tempting upgrade.
You could also just run Linux and run windows apps in an emulation layer pretty well
I don't see value in making the Mac mini smaller; but I definitely see the value of a cheaper, smaller Mac nano.
It being smaller also saves money/resources in shipping and manufacturing.
I think I'm going to buy the new Mac mini. I currently use my M3 MacBook Air to host my plex server but want something I feel more comfortable always leaving awake. I also want something I can use for more practical things and buying a nas is to much investment for my use case. Ironically before covid that lead to me investing in home office equipment I would have never bought any type of desktop computer. I thought about just getting an old Mac mini to be my media server but I might as well buy something that I can actually use for more then just that 1 thing.
It’s funny how different people have their own perspective. I think the Mac mini are inexpensive for what you get especially once 3rd party retailers reduce the price. They are a lot cheaper then similar spec MacBooks
They usually release them at different times because it’s easier to distribute the newer chips. There would be less supply if they had to ramp up new chips for all their hardware at once.
This is not much different than the historical update cycle from the PowerPC or Intel years, it’s just that now the chips are Apple-branded and we are more aware of them. Your typical walk-into-the-store buyer likely doesn’t give the chip much thought. In practice the difference between chip generations is not that impactful on real-world usage. That FOMO is more of a problem than getting a computer with “last year’s” chips.
Since when are you not suppose to use Apple Studio Displays with a Mac Mini?
You should buy the desktop that fullfills your needs best to run MacOS and pair that with the best monitor you can afford. There is no magical rule about spending a certain % on a desktop and monitor. Heck I've seen multiple people with Mac Mini and 32" Pro Display XDR setups. If you don't need the I/O or multi core/graphic performance then spending more on a Mac Studio isn't doing much note worthy except you spent even more money.
Imac 27 inch is needed.
M4 mac studio is needed.
Mac minis too.
M4 mac studio is needed.
Mac minis too.
Look for the small but special changes in the background.
For example Thunderbolt 5; would make possible a 120 Hz Studio Display. Or an engine to code the open-source AV1 media codec. Or a 4K webcam in the laptops. Or a hidden webcam to attach (like Honor did)
Or...
So what happened to the rumor it was going to be in early November after the US elections. Just another case of Gurman throwing out multiple conflicting rumors so he can claim victory
Just because Apple releases an update does NOT mean you have to update your hardware. It is a bit foolish to upgrade your hardware based on every single Apple update. FOMO is not a valid excuse to update.
MacOS has the application menu at the top of the screen, which is the reason that the camera can be in a small cutout and still use the rest of the bezel as menu space. Windows has menus on the app windows, so cannot, and needs a larger top bezel even though the camera only takes up a small amount, wasting space. This gives the MacBook extra screen space at the top.
iPad Mini 7 sounds closer to what I expected the 6 to be: No jelly scroll, higher base storage. If they could also get rid of the more narrow width in portrait mode vs. older Minis (aka reduce the bezels), I would be completely sold. The more narrow width negatively affects how certain web pages render and scale, things usually look better on my Mini 5.
Of course, a Mini Pro would be fantastic. Apple has even set up this year’s processors perfectly to support this (A18 for regular Mini, A18 Pro for the step up). That said, I’m not holding my breath. It’s a huge long shot that they ever release that product.
Of course, a Mini Pro would be fantastic. Apple has even set up this year’s processors perfectly to support this (A18 for regular Mini, A18 Pro for the step up). That said, I’m not holding my breath. It’s a huge long shot that they ever release that product.