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I am so tempted. Don't click buy. Don't click buy. I have a 2017 MBP with 16GB, it still runs ok, but the fan goes off and it's starting to feel a little laggy. I wonder what a souped up maxed out pro version can do.

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I'm very excited, but waiting for the 16" version to come out. 

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Gruber’s:

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The base versions still have 2 ports though. I guess that’s to be expected. It would have been nice if more. Also 16GB max memory. 

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1 minute ago, nevets88 said:

Also 16GB max memory.

Read Gruber’s review. The S1 needs less RAM, just like iPhones over Android, because of a few things (but mostly how Macs and iPhones handle object retention).

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15 hours ago, iacas said:

Read Gruber’s review. The S1 needs less RAM, just like iPhones over Android, because of a few things (but mostly how Macs and iPhones handle object retention).

Thanks. That had a lot of detailed information in there many of the main media outlets did not mention and good links. I haven't been keeping up with Apple news, but this is a huge deal, but because it's not "flashy" maybe the run up to it was more muted? I dunno, maybe there was a lot written and I missed it.

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I still working through this deep dive.

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Real world experience with the new M1 Macs have started ticking in. They are fast. Real fast. But why? What is the magic?

 

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