MBP 13" Intel/32 or M1/16 ?

[Significant1]

Isn't it CPU-dependant instead of OS-dependant?

You must run arm version of Windows on the M1. Rosetta doesn't support virtualization. So it is all about what windows programs are you going to use and is there an arm version, else windows must do its own x86/x86-64 emulation. Since windows 11 is not released yet, this is shaky ground to base a buying decision on. I would search the internet for experience on running the specific dog windows apps you are going to use on apple silicon. The safe choice right now is Intel machine. But find a good discount, refurbished or second hand, it is simply hard to recommend buying a new Intel machine at full price.

 

[cdcastillo]

Hi everyone

I have to replace my MBP (I needed more performance before it gave me up yesterday during my thesis defense). I would have to do virtualization, a little bit of video/photo and a lot of programming. I always have a lot of tabs on my browser (whether it is Safari or Firefox).

I have an hesitation between 32 GB on an Intel and 16 GB (the max...) on a M1. The ports limitation is also an issue as far as the M1 is concerned. I thought about the 16" but it would take too much space for a daily use.

Besides the price, what would be the real advantage (if any) of the M1 ?

Thanks in advance

I also need virtualization and a VM that runs Windows 10. This is currently not feasible in an M1, that's why I got a 16" intel.

 

[jdb8167]

You must run arm version of Windows on the M1. Rosetta doesn't support virtualization. So it is all about what windows programs are you going to use and is there an arm version, else windows must do its own x86/x86-64 emulation. Since windows 11 is not released yet, this is shaky ground to base a buying decision on. I would search the internet for experience on running the specific dog windows apps you are going to use on apple silicon. The safe choice right now is Intel machine. But find a good discount, refurbished or second hand, it is simply hard to recommend buying a new Intel machine at full price.

Another problem with running Arm Windows 11 is that Microsoft is cutting non-compliant x86 PCs from the Windows 11 Insiders program. I haven’t heard if that affects M1 Parallels users.

https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/1/22651851/microsoft-windows-11-testing-pcs-requirements-changes