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Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by amiga-workbench »

capableweb wrote: post #112
davio wrote: post #38

Earlier quoted context omitted.

From MacBook Pro tech specs: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and: One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz Thunderbolt 3 digital video output Native DisplayPort output over USB-C VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)

Strange, they list the resolution you can use if you use one external display. What about two monitors? I don't believe you could only have one display connected, that would be ridiculous, but I also don't understand why they only write about one display and not about many?

Possibly because OSX still doesn't support DisplayPort multi-stream and you can't plug multiple monitors into one USB-C port.

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by brian_herman__ »

AnonHP wrote: post #140

Apple mentioned in the event that these Macs will have hardware verified secure boot. Since I’m not very knowledgeable in this area, can someone explain (or even try to guess) what this would/could mean for running Linux on these? I use Macs way beyond Apple’s support timeframe with OS X/macOS, and Linux is the one that runs on some of the older Macs and provides adequate security and security related software update…

Probably something similar to their secure boot with their phone iBoot. https://www.theiphonewiki.com/wiki/IBoot_(Bootloader)

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by acomjean »

sebmellen wrote: post #165
callamdelaney wrote: post #150

I'll be sticking with my 2015 Macbook Pro Retina 13". Great machine, not too thin, heavy enough, no stupid touch screen, usb ports, great keyboard. Everything apple has done since hasn't compared.

Same here, I love this machine. Everything after 2015 went downhill in my view.

Same. This is the best machine I've owned.

I heard yesterday that Apple does not offer a battery replacement for 2014s and you have to go third party. This is an unfortunate development and I'm wondering if I should inquire about getting mine replaced.

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by Asmod4n »

sneak wrote: post #176
stjo wrote: post #158

Earlier quoted context omitted.

IIRC at WWC Apple said it would still be possible to boot unsigned OS, but it would show some kind of warning.

This is the best news I’ve heard all day, thank you! I’m totally fine with a chromebook-style unsigned boot warning.

During WWDC they said you can't use any other operating System at boot time, only through virtual Machines.

Update: here a podcast with Craig Federighi on that matter https://youtu.be/Hg9F1Qjv3iU

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by jedberg »

bsimpson wrote: post #167
KMnO4 wrote: post #47

Surprisingly, the dealbreaker for me on this current generation is 2x TB3 ports on one side. I really like being able to charge from either side.

What a bizarre limitation. You'd think once they had them on both sides, they'd keep them that way for exactly the kind of flexibility you mention.

You would also think they would keep the MagSafe connector, which was truly revolutionary (and has definitely saved me at least a dozen times), but yet here we are.

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by cyrialize »

callamdelaney wrote: post #150

I'll be sticking with my 2015 Macbook Pro Retina 13". Great machine, not too thin, heavy enough, no stupid touch screen, usb ports, great keyboard. Everything apple has done since hasn't compared.

Used Apple products maintain their value very well. The 2015 MBP Retina can be found on Ebay between $700-$1000. I've thought about getting one myself.

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by jonplackett »

nottorp wrote: post #145
jonplackett wrote: post #132

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I think it depends what they've done with Big Sur. Take a look at your activity monitor and see how many background tasks you laptop is running right now (I currently have 481 and I only have 4 apps actually running). Compare that to iPad which can run 2 apps max and apple controls all the background activity.

I use 27 Gb of RAM currently on my hackintosh and none of my work VMs are on right now. No way I can get an arm Mac until they're available with 64+.

The only thing could be some really aggressive swap disk situation offloading anything not needed that second. But that won't work for things where you need all the ram right now, video editing for example.

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by aaomidi »

Darmody wrote: post #65

I backed a game a while ago on Kickstarter with native support for Windows, MacOS and Linux. Several weeks ago they sent us a message saying they were ditching the MacOS version due the architecture change. I wonder how it'll affect the whole ecosystem. I think it'll end being like an iOS on steroids.

How hard would it be to release an ARM version? Also out of curiosity, what game was it?

Re: Introducing the next generation of Mac

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Post by jedberg »

plorkyeran wrote: post #129
vmarsy wrote: post #59

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They kept the touch bar but it seems that they added (back) a physical Esc key, isn't that the most criticized missing key? Which other key do you miss now that Esc is back?

All of them? I use the function keys regularly and it's much harder to hit the correct one without looking at the keyboard with the touch bar.

What do you use function keys for? I was thinking about this, and I don't think I've used a function key in years.
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