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The M2 Mac mini vs the M1 and Intel Versions
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The M2 Mac mini vs the M1 and Intel Versions

Jeff Butts · 4:20 PM EST, Jan 19th, 2023 · 4 Comments

After the announcement of the next-generation Mac mini, let’s examine the M2 model vs their M1 and Intel predecessors.

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New Macs: From Rumor to Reality – TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-18

New Macs: From Rumor to Reality - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-18

Ken_Ray · 3:02 AM EST, Jan 18th, 2023 · 2 Comments

Monday’s rumors of new Macs were spot-on. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the new machines Apple introduced on Tuesday. Plus – as far as Apple’s concerned, an Intel-based Mac Pro is not worth what it used to be (nor what it still costs).

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M2, M2 Pro and M2 Max Comparisons
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M2, M2 Pro and M2 Max Comparisons

Nick deCourville · 4:32 PM EST, Jan 17th, 2023 · Add Comment

With Apple announcing the new M2 Pro and M2 Max silicon chips, we’re going to make a comparison between them and the last-gen M2.

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iPhone Availability and Two Big Misses for 2022 - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-02

Ken_Ray · 3:02 AM EST, Jan 2nd, 2023 · Add Comment

iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max are pretty easy to get these days. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken ponder why. Plus – Mac Pro and the standalone Apple Classical Music app both “missed” delivery in 2022. Which was the biggest miss, and does either matter?

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Two Unreleased Macs Spotted on Valve’s Gaming Platform Steam
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Two Unreleased Macs Spotted on Valve's Gaming Platform Steam

Nick deCourville · 12:31 PM EST, Dec 12th, 2022 · 1 Comment

Two unreleased Macs have been spotted on Valve’s gaming platform Steam, with one potentially being the M2 MacBook Pro.

Gurman: New M2 Mac Models Won’t Be Coming Until 2023, Together with macOS Ventura 13.3 and iOS 16.3
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Gurman: New M2 Mac Models Won't Be Coming Until 2023, Together with macOS Ventura 13.3 and iOS 16.3

Arnold Zafra · 10:52 AM EDT, Oct 31st, 2022 · Add Comment

Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman says that Apple will not be announcing new Mac models this year, but instead will launch them in the first quarter of 2023.

Amazon Offers Up Latest MacBook Air with Up To 10% Savings Off Retail
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Amazon Offers Up Latest MacBook Air with Up To 10% Savings Off Retail

Jeff Butts · 12:07 PM EDT, Sep 27th, 2022 · Add Comment

If you’re in the market for a new M2 MacBook Air, Amazon is offering significant savings off the normal retail price.

New MacBook Pros Featuring M2 Max and M2 Pro Chips ‘Well Into Development and Testing’
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New MacBook Pros Featuring M2 Max and M2 Pro Chips 'Well Into Development and Testing'

Nick deCourville · 12:43 PM EDT, Aug 29th, 2022 · Add Comment

According to “Bloomberg’s” Mark Gurman, MacBook Pro models sporting the M2 Pro and M2 Max are already in “development and testing”.

Apple to Begin Production of New M2 MacBook Pros, But May Not Use 3-Nanometer Fab Process
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Apple to Begin Production of New M2 MacBook Pros, But May Not Use 3-Nanometer Fab Process

Jeff Butts · 4:32 PM EDT, Aug 22nd, 2022 · Add Comment

While some analysts say TSMC will build chips for the new M2 MacBook Pros on its 3-nanometer fab process, not everyone agrees.

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TSMC Soon to Begin Production of 3nm M2 Pro Chip for MacBook Pro
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TSMC Soon to Begin Production of 3nm M2 Pro Chip for MacBook Pro

Jeff Butts · 2:09 PM EDT, Aug 18th, 2022 · Add Comment

Industry insiders have reported to Taiwanese news sites that TSMC will soon begin production of the M2 Pro chip for new MacBook Pro models.

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