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With this week's announcements of new iPad Pro, iPad, and Apple TV models out of the way, attention now turns to the Mac. Rumors suggest Apple plans to launch new high-end MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with M2 series chips later this year.

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In his newsletter this week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the initial version of macOS Ventura launching on Monday, October 24 will include support for new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, which he expects to be released in the "near future." The oft-accurate reporter said the new MacBook Pro models will be available with M2 Pro and M2 Max chip options, but he believes there will be minimal other changes to the laptops.

As for the Mac mini, Gurman has previously claimed that new models with both M2 and M2 Pro chip options were in development.

At this point, it seems likely that the new Macs will be announced in November with press releases on the Apple Newsroom site. As noted by Gurman, Apple has launched new Macs in November multiple times in recent years, including the original 16-inch MacBook Pro in 2019 and the first three Macs with the M1 chip in 2020.

The current 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips were released in October 2021 and featured a complete redesign with a notch in the display and additional ports like HDMI, MagSafe, and an SD card reader. Apple last updated the base model Mac mini with the M1 chip in November 2020, and it continues to sell higher-priced Intel configurations with Core i5 and Core i7 processor options.

As for the Mac Pro, Gurman now believes that the high-end desktop tower will not be updated with Apple silicon chips until 2023. He has previously reported that the next Mac Pro will be available with M2 Ultra and M2 Extreme chips. The next MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and 24-inch iMac models are also expected to launch next year.

Article Link: New MacBook Pro and Mac Mini With M2 Pro Chips Likely to Launch in November
 
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It would seem to me that adding a Mac Mini Pro (IF it actually shows up) presumably "starting at" about $1299-$1499 seems like THE Mac lineup for the multitudes.

Add any size & shape (like ultra-wide) monitor you want. Overcome the 16GB RAM limit if you need it. When Apple obsoletes the tech guts with macOS upgrades, easily replace those guts ONLY vs. throwing out the monitor too. Some even attach/velcro a Mini to the back of a monitor to fake the look of an "all in one." Etc.

Price wins for most buyers and Mini lineup hangs at that end of the spectrum. Mac Mini Pro seems like it would bring the added power for nearly everyone but the most demanding users.

Crazier thought: Pick up a 4K 15" or 16" portable screen and Mini/Mini Pro could double as mobile Mac too (vs. paying up for MBs)... not "all in one (case)" like a MB but not the "same as" duplication of technology either. Mini + portable monitor + keyboard and mouse would all fit in a pretty slim case... like those with sponge filling where you can cut out "holes" for your specific mix of pieces. For those missing the 17" MBpro, there's even a 4.5 star 17.3" portable monitor on Amazon...

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And, want/need (full, not just ARM) Windows too? Cut out one more hole and get a Mini-like PC.
 
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Lol. Please don’t be that person that “needs” to update your 14 and 16-inch MBP. You’ll be perfectly fine sitting this one out. Lol.
I'm planning on upgrading only if the new color is introduced. I could care less about the M2 chip. Also, it feels weird macOS Ventura is due to release to the public next week and we don't have a new mac machine to upgrade it with. It feels left out.
 
I’m running out of internal storage on my iPad and Mac, so both purchase would set me back a whopping $8000. As for the MacBook, I think I might save towards M2 MacBook Pro 14”, maybe also 16” depending on the desk space. I love large screens. Well, gotta save that money first.
 
I’m running out of internal storage on my iPad and Mac, so both purchase would set me back a whopping $8000. As for the MacBook, I think I might save towards M2 MacBook Pro 14”, maybe also 16” depending on the desk space. I love large screens. Well, gotta save that money first.

Attached storage is relatively dirt cheap. Yes, that's not internal, but your full iPad or Mac won't really mind.
 
Apple last updated the base model Mac mini with the M1 chip in November 2020, and it continues to sell higher-priced Intel configurations with Core i5 and Core i7 processor options.
Really looking forward to the next Mac Mini. The M1 Mac Mini is still the best Mac ever, in terms of power for the price, imo.


M2 Extreme chips
I really dislike Apple product lately (especially M1 Max), and it seems to be only getting worse.

Not only is it hard to verbally discuss sometimes (M1 Max, ATV, ATV app, ATV+, etc.), but the new product naming sounds like something you would see in an infomercial. Sounds gimmicky and cheap.
 
Attached storage is relatively dirt cheap. Yes, that's not internal, but your full iPad or Mac won't really mind.

i've had external HDD's fail in the past from a weird unmount or mount
it's also fairly annoying to do something on your laptop in bed or on the couch and have an ext hdd attached with a cable
having to think through what to keep in external storage vs not is a big pain imo
 
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