Re:Apple's M1 Pro, M1 Max SoCs Investigated
by throwawaywindev on Monday October 25, 2021 @12:23PM
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Yea, I originally ordered an M1 Max model after the presentation, then cancelled it when I realized for what I would use a GPU for (gaming and 3D development) a RTX 3080 laptop would be a much better choice. I also don’t care about performance/watt as much since I use my iPad for non-work stuff.
But the technology nerd in me still wants to buy one for completely irrational reasons.
Re:Apple's M1 Pro, M1 Max SoCs Investigated
by kzrdude on Monday October 25, 2021 @02:06PM
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Me too. I really want an M1* mac but I also realize that I just want to run Linux, so it's kind of pointless right now (I'm not a Linux kernel level developer, so yeah).
Re:Apple's M1 Pro, M1 Max SoCs Investigated
by smoldesu on Monday October 25, 2021 @11:53AM
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Yep, I reached pretty much the same conclusion as Dave: these are machines for very specific people running very specific software. Apple got their wish: they made the computer disappear, and now the Macbook Pro is a tool. For better or worse, this is the best way to experience the Apple ecosystem.
But also, if you're a developer without any interest in Apple (and maybe someone who wants to play games), the case for using Linux for general-purpose computing is stronger than ever. It will be interesting to see how Apple addresses their own issues in MacOS over the next few months, I've really got my fingers crossed for Vulkan support or 32-bit libraries making a return.
Re:Apple's M1 Pro, M1 Max SoCs Investigated
by garbagecoder on Monday October 25, 2021 @09:51PM
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Thank you for some sanity, this thread was giving me cancer.
They are tools. If you have specific workloads that these excel at in your job/hobby/money-making venture, then the price shouldn't be a concern.
Depending on workload, they are comparable to $1000 PC laptops in CPU performance... or $3000 PCs. Or PCs that don't exist yet!
As someone who uses a laptop for gaming, my $1000 laptop is infinitely superior to a $6000 Macbook Pro (for the games that I play). For almost every other use, the Macbook Pro is likely far superior!
If you do Final Cut or Xcode work, these are the best tool available to you.