The first benchmark scores for Macs containing the M1 chips are emerging and they show the newcomers outperforming Intel-based devices.
Apple’s lead in performance and power consumption with its A line of ARM-based processors has become a significant advantage for the company’s mobile devices. With the announcement that it would move Macs to Apple silicon, the company is poised to bring that advantage to the personal computer market, too.
It's 99.99% Not Playing The Harp – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-12
Today Kelly is joined by OmniGroup CEO/Founder Ken Case to talk about the prep work needed for new hardware and impending software from Apple.
M1 Knowns and Unknowns – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-11
John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss what we know about Apple Silicon, aka M1. And also what we don’t know!
Why The New Mac mini and M1 Chip is a Big Deal For Hollywood
Apple put creativity front and center when unveiling its new products on Tuesday. The Hollywood Reporter found that many in the film and creative industries are excited about the possibilities of the Mac mini with it’s new M1 chip.
Veteran editor Harry B. Miller III says the new Mac minis in particular “could be huge” for the editing community. “Most of the editing industry is either on old cheese-grater or trashcan Macs. It seems to me the Mac mini with this new chip could easily and fairly cheaply replace all those old units,” he says. “Fox Studios, for example, had been refurbishing cheese-graters to keep them up to date with CPU’s and memory for more complex workflows. It would now be cheaper to replace them with the new Mini.” Miller says he plans to buy one. “I’ve used a Mini for the past 18 months for Avid [Media Composer] and [Adobe] Premiere Pro work on all my projects,” he notes. “Because of the pandemic, I know there have been a lot of equipment investments into iMacs for remote work. I could see the Mini’s replacing them as well.”
Apple Silicon Now Has a Name: M1. And It's Impressive
Which M1 Mac Should I Order? — Mac Geek Gab 843
Apple announced their M1 Macs today, the first Macs made with Apple Silicon chips. Join Dave and John as they dig into the specs to find out what the differences — and similarities — are between these models, helping you decide which one to order. Press play… and don’t get caught!
Chip Chat with John "M1" Martellaro – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-10
Today Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the “One More Thing” event, Apple Silicon, and imminent purchases.
Apple Silicon Could Lead to Lower-Cost Macs, Predicts Top Analyst
Apple will host its ‘One More Thing’ event on Tuesday, at which the first Apple silicon macs are expected to be unveiled. In a new note to investors, JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee became the latest to predict that the shift may result in lower-cost Macs.
“With the move to in-house capabilities, Apple is looking to regain control over the pace of the technology roadmap on the processor chips, and create a common architecture across all Apple products, making it easier for developers to write and optimize applications for the product ecosystem,” the analyst writes. For consumers, Chatterjee believes that a lower bill of materials cost with a new Apple Silicon chip could lead to Mac devices with a lower price point targeting a wider market. More specifically, the analyst contends that Apple could release an SKU with a price point between that of the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air. The analyst estimates a standalone market opportunity of 10 to 15 million unit volume for the new Mac device, with a starting average selling price (ASP) of $1,000. That implies about a $15 billion opportunity for Apple, “which will assure multi-year growth in a lackluster PC market.”
An iPhone 12 Surprise and Apple Silicon Mac Glimpses
An iPhone 12 sales surprise, prospects for next year’s model and Apple Silicon Mac glimpses lead this week’s Particle Debris.
Apple's Has a New AR Easter Egg For Its 'One More Thing' Event
Apple’s ‘One More Thing’ event is the latest to have an AR Easter egg hidden amongst the announcement online.
To Silicon or Not to Silicon – TMO Daily Observations 2020-11-03
John Martellaro and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple’s (likely) Apple Silicon Mac announcement and whether to buy one.
Apple to Hold 'One More Thing' Event on November 10, 2020
Apple will host another event on November 10, 2020, called ‘One More Thing’, with Apple Silicon devices expected to be unveiled.
All the New Apple Event and Product Release Dates
Lots of things we were hoping for from Apple didn’t get announced on September 15 and October 13. Now there’s been a bunch of predictions gushing forth.
MacBook Air's Numbered Days – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-28
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the MacBook Air and where it fits in the new world of Apple Silicon.
First Apple Silicon MacBook Pro Coming at ’Time Flies’ Event
We continue to wait for the first Apple Silicon MacBook to be unveiled. We just might see it at the “Time Flies” event on September 15.
Apple Silicon Mac Mini, Streaming Subscription Data – TMO Daily Observations 2020-09-02
Charlotte Henry and John Martellaro join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the Apple Silicon Mac mini, and streaming subscription overlap.
Apple Silicon Ruminations – TMO Daily Observations 2020-08-31
John Martellaro and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the transition to Apple Silicon and what we might learn from Apple history.
First Apple Silicon MacBook Coming in 2020
If you’re anxiously awaiting the first Apple Silicon MacBook, your wait might only be until the end of the year.
Sleuthed: Apple Silicon Release Dates
Apple Insider looks at the history of the PowerPC to Intel transition, what Tim Cook has said to date, practical constraints, and product timing logic to lay out a thoughtful roadmap for Apple Silicon release dates.
Physics Professor Dr. Brad Marston - BGM Interview
Dr. Brad Marston is a professor of physics at Brown University and Associate Director of the Brown Theoretical Physics Center. A graduate of Caltech, he received his Ph.D. from Princeton University and did postdoctoral work at Cornell University. Brad is an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow and is also an Apple developer.
Brad and I chatted about his computational and theoretical physics career. At Caltech, he attended physics classes taught by two of his heroes, the legendary physicists Dr. Richard Feynman and Dr. Kip Thorne. There, he developed his interest in quantum physics and computational models. Later, when he left Sun workstations behind, he adopted the UNIX-based Mac and Xcode as his tools of choice. That’s what he used to build his visual climate model, GCM, already compiled for Apple Silicon. Tune in and geek out with me and this amazing physicist and Mac guru.
