While Microsoft reasonably cleaned up Windows 10 by Release 22H2, I have my doubts about new version of Windows 11 with its AI features. And it's still saddled with some of the more frustrating things about Windows, too.
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Microsoft Says New Surface Pro is Faster Than 15" M3 MacBook Air
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MS mostly makes software and is barely even a player "...in the race for a faster PC." The idea that "Microsoft has a huge advantage over Apple in the race for a faster PC" is IMO absurd.
You shouldn't. It's a system/developer-facing feature. I was just commenting on the v9 aspect of M4.
??? I was comparing the Elite chip laptop with the MacBook Air because they're priced the same. I agree the pricing is what matters, and it matches. Maybe in your country it doesn't?
Microsoft continues to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
That article says they'll settle. And they are supplier and customer. So it makes sense to settle.
But the real question for me, is that now there is decent competition against AMD and Intel. We've wondered about Intels continual talk on Ultra etc., but its progress has been slow. Now there is more incentive to get going. Otherwise, who knows what might happen?
Concerning Apple and monopolies - IMO Apple would like to have a monopoly. They can't get one though, but at least, they try to monopolise their customers into having more than one Apple device. The Apple watch for instance could be setup without requiring an iPhone. I find that disappointing indeed. It's that philosophy of wanting to own a customer that I disagree with. I want customer focus. For instance, an iPad that can run all Apple OS software. And because of that attitude, I will likely get my wife's replacement computer something with a Qualcomm chip.
it’s sad to see Apple doubling down on denying macOS access to the iPad while dragging their feet on fixing the issues with ipadOS that make it struggle at higher end workflows. File system and working in the background without jetsam. I would also add side loading and multi-window workflows need to be improved. The easiest way many of us see that working is macOS but a Craig already said he doesn’t want a windows 8 iPad during the Talk Show interview.
This leaves Microsoft a chance to do what they do and keep working an issue until they get it. Either via surface or with a partner like Samsung and their built in Wacom digitizer plus these new chips.
That said we should appreciate how much things have improved since 2018 we got stage manager, an improved stage manager, more ram access for apps that need it, davinci, Final Cut , Logic. Zbrush is coming. Playgrounds, procreate dreams. The affinity suite isn’t new but is still fantastic and I prefer using Photomater on iPad over Mac. (Logic and Final Cut used to be the holy grail everyone waited for it arrived and we still complain bc it only exposed what else was missing).
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Yes, and I reckon Apple thinks they have locked in the customers so they can continue to protect their notebooks from IOS competition. Windows does both, maybe not as well, but at least, one surface or equivalent does both tasks.
The few benchmarks ive seen it is indeed true. Apple needs to get on the ball with the MacBook Air M4
It’s certainly true for multi-core (and won’t be any more with the M4), but in many cases, the M3 will feel faster, due to much higher single-core. Also, there’s no fanless machine with the SX, which suggests it overall generates more heat.