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1) keep expectations low in terms of compatibility. Most non apple apps will take time before they are ported to run natively on M1
2) related to point 1, the great battery life being marketed is not applicable if your apps arsenal is not native yet.
These two might sound trivial to some but i did not think of them initially. I was ready to get the M1 if there’s a good deal next weeks. But now i’m not sure.
What are your thoughts?
There's nothing of any value in this diatribe disguised as a review.
There's nothing of any value in this diatribe disguised as a review.
How has the experience been for software developers across the board? Would love to hear personal accounts since all I'm finding is very generic articles like this one (talking about fan speed, performance charts, etc. but nothing specific targeting specialist areas)
Two highlights for me that were useful: 1) keep expectations low in terms of compatibility. Most non apple apps will take time before they are ported to run natively on M1 2) related to point 1, the great battery life being marketed is not applicable if your apps arsenal is not native yet. These two might sound trivial to some but i did not think of them initially. I was ready to get the M1 if there’s a good deal nex…
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I personally have not experienced any issues and the M1 is a marvel. Also, the return window is through January. I sure as hell am not going to return mine.
> New chipset with new architecture means old apps won't run or will be slow
Wow, you don't say. I been watching a few review videos[0] (not sure if they're from the "Apple-Choosen Press") and the results are absolutely astonishing.
But the thing is, this shouldn't be surprising. This is the final form of the Apple Ethos of full vertical integration, from OS all the way down to (now) the frikking processor.
I think they're afraid, and I don't care if my new Apple M1 Macbook doesn't run Office well, it's Logic/FinalCut/etc. that matters to me and most people.
The only reason against M1 itself I can think of is the tight grip Apple is going to have over entire stack (including memory). They will be creating all possible configurations and you are going to have to pay whatever premium Apple thinks they are able to impose on you which, extrapolating from the past, is going to be hefty.
But,
I think M1 is amazing piece of technology and would switch in no time if not for other reasons.
I also think competition is going to take a hint and we can expect more of this in the future.
Two highlights for me that were useful: 1) keep expectations low in terms of compatibility. Most non apple apps will take time before they are ported to run natively on M1 2) related to point 1, the great battery life being marketed is not applicable if your apps arsenal is not native yet. These two might sound trivial to some but i did not think of them initially. I was ready to get the M1 if there’s a good deal nex…
2- claim seems slightly dubious as it depends on the app. Some translated software is more cpu intensive than others. So maybe? Just like the native stuff will be.