Apple unveils M1, its first system-on-a-chip for portable Mac computers

Re:Apple unveils M1, its first system-on-a-chip for portable... by derefr on Tuesday November 10, 2020 @02:43PM (#25050744)

I'm guessing the MBP13 is now a legacy model, being refreshed more to satisfy direct-product-line lease upgrades for corporate customers, than to satisfy consumer demand.

Along with the MBP16 refresh (which will use the "M1X", the higher-end chip), we'll probably see the higher-end MBP13s refreshed with said chip as well, but rebranded somehow, e.g. as the "MacBook Pro 14-inch" or something (as the rumors go: same size, but less screen bezel, and so more screen.)

And then, next year, you'll see MBP14 and MBP16 refreshes, while the MBP13 fades out.

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Re:Apple unveils M1, its first system-on-a-chip for portable... by kemotep on Tuesday November 10, 2020 @05:26PM (#25052904)

These are transitional products so it makes sense. I'm looking forward to see the replacement of the iMac Pro and Mac Pro. Will be interesting to see what those include.

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Re:Apple unveils M1, its first system-on-a-chip for portable... by derefr on Wednesday November 11, 2020 @02:32PM (#25061960)

Addendum: just got an email from the Apple Store Business Team about the MBP13. Here's the copy they're using (emphasis mine):

> "Need a powerful tool for your business that’s compatible with your existing systems? Let’s talk. We’ll help you compare models and find the right Mac for you and your team."

That's a corporate-focused legacy-model refresh if I've ever seen one.

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