I honestly thought the pro/max series were the second iteration of M1 and now its being shown they are just an M1 in Apple's eyes. I got an M1Pro because at the time it was the perfect mid range. I'm now scared about losing OS support and would have waited until M3 Max if I knew in advance how it would unfold as a yearly update schedule also now that the Pro line will now be the base and the base will be a joke.
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Anyone regret getting an M1 Pro/Max?
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You will get OS support for 5 -7 years for your current model. No need to be scared or upset about the release of a new model.
The "M1" in "M1 Pro" and the exact same CPU and GPU cores were not enough of a hint that it belonged to the same family? Sure, the M1 Pro and Max are a bit more advanced in that they have faster LPDDR5 memory, and that's nice, but that's about it. To answer your question, I'm very happy with my M1 Max, and expect to keep it until it is at least 5 years old.
Even the base M3 is weaker in everything vs the M1pro/max except single thread usage and ray tracing so being left behind isn’t anything worry about. It’s the Intel Macs that have the handwriting on the wall.
I have an M1 Pro and I'm not even remotely worried about that. The performance is more than I need and there's no reason to not expect years and years of upgrades.
M1 MBA and M1 Max Act Studio - both running fantastic and do everything I need them to do and I expect that for the next several years.
computers are tools to get work done ...
computers are tools to get work done ...
No. Why would Apple marketing newer computers make your perfectly-fine ones not adequate anymore? It still has years left and there’s nothing to regret.
I bought a refurb 14” M1 Pro base back in September. I’m still happy with my purchase cause it’ll do everything I need for the next 4 years. Then I’ll probably get a newer one and pass this down to my kid.
My only regret is the US English keyboard. But it was a considerable difference in price.
My only regret is the US English keyboard. But it was a considerable difference in price.
From my point of view, this way of thinking (OP) is a serious misconception.
If you argue like this, there is simply no point in time left where it would make sense to buy a Mac.
Never.
Ever.
I would optimistically assume that all M Series will receive good OS support and that the current lack of support for only slightly dated Intel models is due to the understandable necessity that Apple needs a reasonable plan to move over completely to Apple Silicon, leaving the burden of Intel support finally behind after an appropriate period.
The only real bad thing is that Hacks like OCLP won't work anymore on Apple Silicon - while being a very fine instrument to use 6-12 year old Intel Macs with current macOS without significant drawbacks, there will most likely be no such thing for Apple Silicon, so it will be entirely dependent on official support granted by Apple. But that will hit any M-Processor the same way - no advantage at all for a M3 Max compared to a M1 Pro.
If you argue like this, there is simply no point in time left where it would make sense to buy a Mac.
Never.
Ever.
I would optimistically assume that all M Series will receive good OS support and that the current lack of support for only slightly dated Intel models is due to the understandable necessity that Apple needs a reasonable plan to move over completely to Apple Silicon, leaving the burden of Intel support finally behind after an appropriate period.
The only real bad thing is that Hacks like OCLP won't work anymore on Apple Silicon - while being a very fine instrument to use 6-12 year old Intel Macs with current macOS without significant drawbacks, there will most likely be no such thing for Apple Silicon, so it will be entirely dependent on official support granted by Apple. But that will hit any M-Processor the same way - no advantage at all for a M3 Max compared to a M1 Pro.
No. Because when I bought my M1 Pro, there were no newer chips available.
Did you buy your M1 Pro recently?
Did you buy your M1 Pro recently?
What? So you would have rather had no computer, or an intel computer for 2 years? The M1-anything is way better than anything intel.
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The Time to Wait is Now!
(seemed like that for general tech advancement for all computers at least in the '90s)
Remove the ball from your mouth and take a deep breath. Your M1 Pro will be fine.
My Mac Studio Max M1 32 GPU still satisfies my needs if I compare it to the upcoming Max M3. I was expecting more GPU cores from the new generation.
Don't worry. Your M1Pro will last for many years and will be a solid workhorse! Then when it's time to replace it, you'll have the state-of-the art (for that time) CPUs to choose from. Tech is always moving forward.
I still use my 2013 Mac Pro, in addition to my 2023 Mac mini M2 Pro!
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With this attitude, you will never be satisfied. Buy an M3, be miserable when then M4, M5 comes out!
In life, someone else will always have something better than you. Wishing for things not to improve just so you can still have the "best" is no way to live. Your computer is great and will last you many more years - don't worry, be happy.
In life, someone else will always have something better than you. Wishing for things not to improve just so you can still have the "best" is no way to live. Your computer is great and will last you many more years - don't worry, be happy.
No need to worry. Generally, Apple supports their products for more less 7 years before they cut their support. I am fine with mine. Keep calm and be happy 😊
I have an M1 Max and it is an absolute beast. And it’s always hard not to get caught up in the FOMO when new chips come out.
With the way AS has been progressing, my next computer will probably not need to be top of the line. If the base m3 is as good as the benchmarks make it seem, I can’t imagine what the m4,5,6 will be like when it comes time to upgrade!
With the way AS has been progressing, my next computer will probably not need to be top of the line. If the base m3 is as good as the benchmarks make it seem, I can’t imagine what the m4,5,6 will be like when it comes time to upgrade!
I still love my M1 Max 64 GB MBP 16. I use my macs 8 years(5 for pro work and 3 as home machine). I can see need for more RAM and GPU, but that isn’t gonna make me upgrade or make excuses to buy new M3. I will probably upgrade when it’s M5, and hopefully with 256 GB RAM in couple of years. Apple typically supports mac for 7-8 years.
There's a constant problem when something new gets released and someone rushes to the forums with a "Do you regret buying X" post.. technology evolves, Microprocessor technology evolves. Do the iPhone 14 Pro Max people regret buying their phone now that the 15 PM came out? probably not.. because at the time it was the best of the best iPhone that was available. The 14 PM can do everything the 15 PM can do.. minus some things like USB-C, 5X zoom etc.. it's called evolution of the product.
Same thing with computer's. If you need something more demanding that the M1 or M2 series can offer and the M3 suites your needs, upgrade but I'm sure at the time it "worked" for you and offered some higher level of performance than Intel based chips.
There is always going to be something faster around the corner, its technology and technology evolves.
I was pissed that Nissan changed their emblems on the Rogue from 2021 to 2022 but that doesn't make my Rogue inferior and neither should the M1 Pro be considered inferior. It works for people who use it day in and day out.
Same thing with computer's. If you need something more demanding that the M1 or M2 series can offer and the M3 suites your needs, upgrade but I'm sure at the time it "worked" for you and offered some higher level of performance than Intel based chips.
There is always going to be something faster around the corner, its technology and technology evolves.
I was pissed that Nissan changed their emblems on the Rogue from 2021 to 2022 but that doesn't make my Rogue inferior and neither should the M1 Pro be considered inferior. It works for people who use it day in and day out.
Is there literally anyone left on MacRumors that isn't rendered absolutely non-functional by purchase-based over-analysis? These threads are beyond painful at this point.
If you need a computer as tool to do work or to make money or both: Buy what you need when you need it for what you need it to do. Budget should reflect its potential to advance your earnings. The moment it is no longer able to do what you need it to do, then you buy what is currently available that once again meets that need. What is "on the horizon" makes no difference. You buy to put into production, to earn money or advance a hobby or set of tasks. Repeat as budget allows.
If you are buying Apple products as an Apple-user lifestyle choice: Buy the low-end, mid-tier, or high-end depending on your available free income. What it does doesn't matter because you're buying it to own it, not to use it to potential or against earnings. But don't buy beyond your means. The moment there's a rumor (or better, an event announcement) that is likely to highlight a replacement for what you own, sell it immediately. Before the new model is on sale. Once the new models are on sale, jump back to the beginning.
There's literally no other reason to buy a computer. None. I guarantee any purchase will fit into one of these two pathways, and by following them, leaves you immune to whatever release schedule shenanigans Apple has in store.
If you need a computer as tool to do work or to make money or both: Buy what you need when you need it for what you need it to do. Budget should reflect its potential to advance your earnings. The moment it is no longer able to do what you need it to do, then you buy what is currently available that once again meets that need. What is "on the horizon" makes no difference. You buy to put into production, to earn money or advance a hobby or set of tasks. Repeat as budget allows.
If you are buying Apple products as an Apple-user lifestyle choice: Buy the low-end, mid-tier, or high-end depending on your available free income. What it does doesn't matter because you're buying it to own it, not to use it to potential or against earnings. But don't buy beyond your means. The moment there's a rumor (or better, an event announcement) that is likely to highlight a replacement for what you own, sell it immediately. Before the new model is on sale. Once the new models are on sale, jump back to the beginning.
There's literally no other reason to buy a computer. None. I guarantee any purchase will fit into one of these two pathways, and by following them, leaves you immune to whatever release schedule shenanigans Apple has in store.
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