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Microsoft Announces Surface Book i7, Desktop PC 'Surface Studio,' and Windows 10 Creators Update
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That's one way of looking at it.
Another way is that Microsoft saw the opportunity to show us what can be done with something similar to what Apple patented, and then went ahead and did it.
A device like the Studio has real-world benefits:
An integrated creative/artist workstation that runs the world's #1 OS (i.e. compatible as all hell).
An iMac that can do everything that the iPad Pro can would be a compelling product from Apple. Microsoft did it for them.
Shots fired.
Apple sees no value in integrating iOS and macOS. This here is how you do it.
They need to quit frakking around and get to it.
I don't think that NVIDIA has anything out yet for the 1000 series mobile chips yet. So would explain why there isn't one in the surface studio yet.
But this is great news and brings great competition to the floor. I used to be really into ultra wide displays especially the new LG 38" monitor running with a resolution of 2160 by 1600. But it all depends really on the work flow you have, so the studio probably has better use for a drafting professional or artist. Don't think we will see a ultra wide large display anytime soon.
At the risk of self-incrimination
, I've "toyed" with custom built "Hackint0sh" systems. Primarily for maintaining a lead in a quickly evolving technological world as it's a challenge which requires much research. Knowing the proper boards, GPU's, WiFi+BTLE Broadcom's combo PCIe cards (which we began using late 2012, moving from separate WiFi and BT chips to a single WiFi ac + BTLE 4.x that unfortunately resulted in many having wifi and BT connectivity issues since 10.8 yet performed perfectly running Windows on the same hardware, thankfully 10.12 addressed the kext issue), and much more. Contrary to earlier OS X releases, it seems 10.12 Sierra has become the "easiest" Apple OS to install on non-Apple systems, on par with Snow Leopard which begs the question"why?".On topic
Skylake-X and Kaby-X
Intel will be ditching the E and K nomenclature in succeeding the Broadwell-E chips. New Mac's have been in a holding pattern primarily due to Intel's shift from their "tick tock" model with the introduction of "X" versions of Skylake and Kaby Lake processors in early June. Unbeknownst to many, Intel has been working with us on first access to early production lines of Skylake and Kaby Lake processors, not unprecedented for Apple and Intel. Unfortunately, constant delays meant benched Mac's. The primary interest is Thunderbolt 3, improved integrated graphics and 4K support, Xeon E3-1500 v5 server chips (Mac Pro), and more. Kaby Lake was on track for a Q2 2016 launch, thus we held back. With the news of "X" variants in June promised no later than Q3, we held back.
In August, Intel announced Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X would be shelved until late 2017. From what we heard through the pipeline, Cook was pissed. Some close to the situation claimed he channeled Jobs' level of anger as Apple began seeing declines waiting for Intel to get it together. Rumor mills suggest we may begin producing processors as Apple is focusing on in-house production for crucial components (CPU's) while introducing high-end dedicated GPU display components with new production lines.
Time will tell. For the moment, there's no question Skylake will be the processor for the newly released portables. Intel announced 7th-generaton Kaby Lake availability in September, yet it was too late for inclusion in a long overdue Mac line update. iMac, Mac Pro, and displays will be delayed due to a shift towards new dedicated GPU options to improve 4K+ support, new displays, and finally delivering on professional level systems.
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This product has a wow-factor that hasn't been seen in an Apple device in a long time. That said, hardly anyone will own one - but it is a halo product for sure.
The thing to me is imagining in 3 years that we will hopefully have this kind of product in a more consumer price-friendly price point. Looking forward to it!
The thing to me is imagining in 3 years that we will hopefully have this kind of product in a more consumer price-friendly price point. Looking forward to it!
No I think he's saying the iMac used to have the computer in the base. And the original iMac was basically a TV. I don't think he said, said at any point, anything about the niceness of it, just pointing out the iMac wasn't always what it is now.
I said "has become." Innovation is meaningless to professionals unless it is useful/valuable for a reasonable amount of time. The mac "pro" was announced with great fanfare, only left to collect dust.
I think you're wrong. It's a giant touchscreen that is great to use for presentations. Apple would call it the iMac pro and charge 1k extra for it. And how about testing tablet or smartphone apps? I think this is the 2016 Windows-to-Mac-switchers killer.
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So does every major / enterprise-centric company in the World.
Apple/macOS is not designed, nor does apple care if it makes it into the hands of the enterprise. Which is why they make it as hard as possible to actually work in an enterprise environment.
If apple wants to take the massive amount of adoption they have seen since 2001, and the numbers of devices they have on school networks, they need to begin integrating into, and focusing on making Apple Products outside of iOS actually working in real-world environment without kludgy bolt on additions to push GPOs and other Policies.
Since the internals seem to be in the base, imagine if they could make that one part replaceable/upgradable. Too bad no mention of it.
Yes, they haven't shown the Mac Pro much love.
I find the product cycles over the last few years distinctly odd. I love my iMac Retina 5k but a refreshed design wouldn't have gone amiss.
I cannot help, perhaps unreasonably, putting the blame at the door of Apple Watch, which appears to have taken up far too much time and resources.
Apple isn't out for the count, people. Its products are well-established and mature, and Apple tend to explode with innovation then spend some years iterating and evolving their products, leaving little room for year-after-year wow factors. At the moment, they have a number of very solid products, leaving other companies free to do the big reveals until Apple is ready for its next big moves. But get used to iteration instead of big innovation for a couple years I least, though I suspect the iPhone 8 next year will be immense.
Maybe we should bring back this concept... http://joakimulseth.com/imac-touch-concept-mockup
Not necessarily. A malicious ad on a trusted site can still cause issues.
But somehow still slightly clunky and boxy. Just what you'd expect from Microsoft trying really hard to copy Apple.
nvidia already announced that there are no "mobile" 10xx series GPU's. The standard Desktop GPU's can be fitted into mobile computers as is. (obviously not the desktop boards, i just mean the chips themselves)
There are already anounced products that will feature 1060's and 1070s. Razer and Dell both have announced them already. I believe Razer's New Blade which features the 1060 starts shipping soon
thats why I'm a bit surprised that Microsoft did go with the 9xxm at this point. Especially sicne these aren't going to be on store shelves for a few months.
Just indicates that the Dev cycle for these devices probably is 6+ months, before they announced Kaby Lake or the 10x0 series GPU's for mobile
Was just going to say when I saw the video that they basically took the Cintiq and made a whole computer out of it.
People often complain when one company "copies" the idea of another. In this case, I really hope Apple does just that with the next iMac!
Cut it out. This is not how you generate clicks. Factions. Factions move the needle. Now quit dicking around and pick a team. I don't need anyone else out there like me.
I have said it before, Microsoft is the new Apple.
Apple has really been too much of the same lately, I am really happy that someone has taken notice and offered some true innovation in the PC-industry. I never expected that innovation to come from Microsoft, however.
I can definitely myself getting a Surface Tablet at some point.
Apple has really been too much of the same lately, I am really happy that someone has taken notice and offered some true innovation in the PC-industry. I never expected that innovation to come from Microsoft, however.
I can definitely myself getting a Surface Tablet at some point.
That was my next curiousity with this... how upgradable is that? since it's not in the monitor itself, a box base could be made with some modularity in mind. Could we see potential RAM or HDD upgradalibity? that would be nice. GPU and CPU are likely soldered in though
I really feel that they did show us that it could be done well. Microsoft is really wanting to place its hold in the professional art/drafting market.
Although I generally pan Microsoft's marketing as inapt and this presentation certainly was a disaster as far as generating excitement, I will give them props for putting the i7 in the name since calling this the iStudio would've been a trademark no no