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  1. W

    Does on SoC RAM and lack of PCIe over TB a signal Apple is moving to a more closed hardware architecture?

    The A$300 extra (US$200) for 8->16 GB on chip RAM suggests Apple tax in play, can only imagine what a 64 GB 1/2 sized Mac Pro might be going to cost (yeah I read all the commentary about compressed instruction code making RAM requirements lower on M1 but large video and audio data is hard to...
  2. B

    Fabric? 3 Unlabeled Boxes?

    We've all seen this diagram: But I haven't seen an explanation of what the "Fabric" is. It's the largest single chunk of real estate on the chip (unless you combine the DRAMs). It appears to be a gateway between the DRAM and all other components, but if that's all it is, why is it so big? For...
  3. LargeSizedMan2020

    Are There Any Issues with Wacom Graphics Tablet Drivers for M1 based Machines?

    Hello, I was curious if Wacom Drivers emulate well on M1 ARM-based Macs or if it's just completely hung up on x86 based ones? Also, I can't seem to find if any of these graphics tablet companies are developing or have already developed drivers for the new Macs yet. Maybe I'm just looking in...
  4. DrSarah

    MacBook Air 8-core CPU/GPU - 8GB RAM - 512GB SSD just arrived

    As the title says, the MacBook just arrived after I sold my MacBook Pro 2020 i5-10th gen/16GB/1TB laptop. I was a bit worried about getting the Air over the Pro but I really hated the Touch Bar, the fan noise, the heat. So far it is Amazing! Geekbench 5 score GPU: 21187 Installing World of...
  5. M

    Moving from x86 to arm: Is this really a breakthrough?

    Apple's new m1 chips are met with universal praise. And rightly so: They completely outclass the intel chips in previous macs. But I feel like there is some misrepresentation going on here. Was this made possible by the move from x86 to ARM? Or is it about engineering innovations and good chip...
  6. Rigtee

    M1 Mini - Some questions before purchase

    Hello everyone, I am most of the time an Apple fan lurker on those forums, while posting only sporadically. I tend to create a new subject when I have a very specific and personal question, which is the case here. I am student, a true tech- and Apple-enthusiast as today my ecosystem is...
    • Rigtee
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    • desktop ecosystem m1 chip mini
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    • Forum: Mac mini
  7. D

    Who has tested FCX on M1?

    Got the "Service Recommended" notification for the battery on my 12" MacBook Retina. It's running hot, and battery health is now 72% (declining by the day.) Under normal circumstances, I'd just pay the $200 for a new battery, but these new M1 MacBooks look so incredible, I think it might be a...
    • DaMax85
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    • apple silicon final cut x m1 chip macbook air
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  8. SWAON

    Mac Mini M1 H.265 encoding?

    Hey guys, I have big collection of series on iTunes and I would love to convert all H.264 videos to H.265 to shrink my storage. For that reason I'd consider buying Mac Mini M1. To those who already bought it, has someone tried to convert x264 to x265 and tell me how that went? What software did...
    • SWAON
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    • h.265 m1 chip mac mini 2020 video encoding
    • Replies: 79
    • Forum: Mac mini
  9. Nick.haley

    Gaming Controllers (Dualshock etc) non-responsive in Steam, GeForce Now, Epic Games

    Posted this also on reddit ... controller support seems fine via things like Apple Arcade, but elsewhere is not working on M1 Macs. I only have a Dualshock PS4 Controller to test out, but it's working on Big Sur on Intel Macs. I tested input on 'Controllers Lite' and saw all the buttons are...
  10. DHagan4755

    Waiting for the M1 16" MacBook Pro Thread

    Anecdotally there seem to be many folks ditching their 16" MacBook Pros for new 2-port M1 MacBooks (Air/Pro). Who's patiently idling by for the forthcoming M1X 16" MacBook Pro? Or rumored 14" MacBook Pro? What are you looking for with the higher-end Apple silicon MacBook Pros? My check list...
  11. Rainshadow

    MUST Buy in December - M1/Intel - No Selling/Waiting

    I have an unusual opportunity to purchase a Mac through work since they found out I can do video creation, and some graphic design work. I’m creating a handful of educational panels, stickers, pamphlets along with a dozen educational videos every year - or will be expected to. I’m currently...
  12. Mr. Dee

    I Will Be Choosing a M1 MacBook Pro

    My original plan was to wait until 2023 before I upgrade from my early 2015 MBP 13 inch. The fact is, I just can't wait that long for the type of Mac I wanted. Is it is a need or want? More of a want, since the current Mac I have works just fine. There is some excitement for this new...
  13. R

    Fake Beats Solo3?

    Not sure, But I think i got scammed on a pair of beats Solo 3 via Craigslist. they came brand new still in wrap. Everything well packaged and looks legit(compared to unboxing videos) I think they might be fake because I can't get the m1 chip to work. Tried pairing with my iphone and ipad both on...
    • ryfry51
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    • apple beats fake headphones ios 10 m1 chip scam scammed solo 3 solo3
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iPhone Accessories
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