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Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

#71

Only up to 16gb of memory on the M1 MacBook Pro?!?! The intel one is configurable to 32gb. Choosing between memory and CPU. So torn, so disappointed. P.S. I’m a developer, like many here. (Edit: specify the M1, not the existing Intel.)

> Only up to 16gb of memory on the MacBook Pro?!?! It supports up to 64GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory. (Source: Went through the "Buy" process to see the options.)

That's an Intel not an M1 powered version.

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

#73

Only up to 16gb of memory on the M1 MacBook Pro?!?! The intel one is configurable to 32gb. Choosing between memory and CPU. So torn, so disappointed. P.S. I’m a developer, like many here. (Edit: specify the M1, not the existing Intel.)

> Only up to 16gb of memory on the MacBook Pro?!?! It supports up to 64GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory. (Source: Went through the "Buy" process to see the options.)

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Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

#74

Only up to 16gb of memory on the M1 MacBook Pro?!?! The intel one is configurable to 32gb. Choosing between memory and CPU. So torn, so disappointed. P.S. I’m a developer, like many here. (Edit: specify the M1, not the existing Intel.)

There's a 64GB version. https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/16-inch-space...

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Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

#76

The 16GB RAM limit is unfortunate. Five years later and I still can't buy a new 13" laptop from Apple with more RAM than my 2015 MBP. Edit: Apparently you can configure a (Early 2020) Intel-based 13" MBP with 32GB of RAM - I was not aware of that. Hope they bring that option to the ARM versions ASAP, especially if the performance gains are as good as Apple claims.

I'm guessing that since the RAM is now on the SOC instead of on separate chips creating models with more RAM becomes more difficult not only from a space constraint on the die but a cost to manufacture more variants?

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

#77
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What I can't find is how many external monitors can be supported on the M1 chip? I don't see any detailed specs. Al they say about the M1 specs are: "The Apple M1 chip is the first system on a chip (SoC) for Mac. Packed with an astonishing 16 billion transistors, it integrates the CPU, GPU, I/O, and every other significant component and controller onto a single tiny chip. Designed by Apple, M1 brings incredible perfo…

I'm also curious if eGPUs are still supported.

Not likely, lack of arm build drivers and all. Though with the Mac Pro I'm curious how they'll handle hardware upgrades. I hope they don't revert back to trashcan mac like video situations.

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

#78

The 16GB RAM limit is unfortunate. Five years later and I still can't buy a new 13" laptop from Apple with more RAM than my 2015 MBP. Edit: Apparently you can configure a (Early 2020) Intel-based 13" MBP with 32GB of RAM - I was not aware of that. Hope they bring that option to the ARM versions ASAP, especially if the performance gains are as good as Apple claims.

Not all RAM is created equally. Better memory management means less RAM can be better than more RAM. Pair that with superfast flash storage for SWAP and you might not even be able to tell the difference between 16 and 32.

Besides, this release cycle is 100% optimized for an impressive speed boost, tempered by a need for a more impressive battery life.

The proof will be in the pudding.Time will tell.

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

#80

Apple has been getting trashed lately by developers for how hot and loud their macbooks get. You can tell how much focus they put on cooling in this presentation. The macbook air literally doesn't even have a fan!

It's not clear if they use the exact same M1 chip in Airs, but I'm pretty sure they run under a very low TDP. iPad A14 runs on 6W TDP.
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