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Why the chin bar? The could have easily removed it now that there is no logo on it, and the logic board footprint is now next to nothing. Their design decisions are just plain weird. Also, why is there no black version? No network ports? No USB type A ports? Really?
The ethernet port is built into the power adapter, which is a pretty nifty idea.
Can someone explain the 8gb obsession (edit: 16gb is possible, but why not more) ? is there a real limitation with this architecture or are they just making a business decision so they can sell multiple models over 2-3 years instead of creating what the market wants immediately
It's just about scale for the time being, probably.
The M1 chip is now in 5 different devices. That is 100% worth not fulfilling everyone's RAM needs for the fantastic economies of scale and engineering simplicity that brings. They'll come out with an M2 soon enough, which will undoubtedly have more RAM and they'll stick in the iMac Pro, Mac Pro, and MBP 16" (and possibly "backport" to other devices).
That being said I just "downgraded" from an Intel 16" MBP with 32GB RAM to an M1 13" with 16GB RAM and haven't noticed much of a difference, even though I was regularly getting to 80-90% RAM utilization on my 16".
> including two Thunderbolt ports for superfast data transfer, and support for up to a 6K display. Still no dual monitors?
Earlier quoted context omitted.
16GB RAM usually not a base config option but shows up in the configurator once you select one of the 2-3 base models. TBD once the store reopens.
the other M1 macbook only has 8gb possible it would be consistent for this to only have it, unfortunately edit: this is incorrect. 16gb is available, didn't realize.
WHY can't everything come in the same set of colors?!?
1 set of colors for iPhones Another for watches Another now for iMacs Another for iPads
I want to color coordinate everything. If all casings for the most part are the same aluminum the paint process must be the same?
I want my phone to match my watch to match my laptop - period.
> including two Thunderbolt ports for superfast data transfer, and support for up to a 6K display. Still no dual monitors?
Why does a stationary computer need to be so thin that they can't fit an ethernet port and have to place it in the charger?
It doesn't need to be but it is. What are you gonna do, bloat the case just to fit an Ethernet adapter? Also, what's wrong with it being in the charger? This is actually genius, this way only a single cable leads to the machine itself.
Power bricks are the most inelegant solution to a problem ever. Can’t think of a clever design to accommodate the features we want? shove it on a box and put it to the side. Lazy.