I have the MacBook Pro M1, 16GB RAM, 1TB SDD: ask me anything

[Jimmy James]

Thanks, OP. Great thread!

 

[ikenstein]

It's for everyone, you should see it! Maybe Apple temporarily took it down?

Thanks. I found it. On my 10 year old iMac system updates were in the app store. I figured out it's in the settings app now. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[pshufd]

Could you test to see if Synergy works? I'd like to run in a mixed macOS/Windows environment and Synergy would allow me to do this.

Downloads [Free] | Synergy

Synergy lets you easily share a single mouse and keyboard between multiple computers with different operating systems, each with its own display, without special hardware.

www.brahma.world

 

[collin_]

Thanks! The SSD in the 256 GB models is slightly faster, which is odd. Seems as though the disk speeds are now close to even across all disk sizes. I was hoping for PCIe 4.0, but these speeds are nothing to complain about.

 

[Marty_Macfly]

Hello Marty!

So far it's working normally, the same as the Intel version. I haven't tested large spreadsheets yet thought!

Thanks Dean for the reply ?



Let us know when you get a chance too use Excel and OneNote in more depth.

Be good to know if they work ok, for just basic template creations, updating and changes etc.

You should try them on the ipad - a real shock coming from windows! ?



Best wishes
Martin

 

[Conutz]

I have never used handbrake.

Not married?!

 

[lastcosmonaut]

CSGO works now with 11.1 Beta (20C5048k)!
I get 70fps on high settings (automatic) with my MBA M1 base model.
But it's rather unplayable. The frame rate is varying and the I/O is so unprecise. I tried a Razer mouse and a MX Master 3... but I could barely hit a target. But I guess the game was that way on MacOS on Intel too.

 

[lastcosmonaut]

Some more news on X-Plane:
I get 30fps on OpenGL mit rather high settings for textures.
And about 60+fps on Metal.

 

[lastcosmonaut]

I did post this but had no replied as yet wondering if any of you guys know that already have a Macbook Air M1 no the answer please?

I'm looking at buying my Son a Macbook Air. This will be for homework and coding as he does enjoy using Unity( app) on his iphone, And at the moment he is using a 9 year old laptop to do work on and use the Unity program for coding on.

I'm pretty sure the Macbook Air will be fine for all his own work and studies but i'm worried that unity won't work yet as i did read there might be issue with the M1 chip ?

Hoping someone here might be able to help me and let me know please .


Thank you for your time

I could install and run Unity. I did not try to build anything though. But the 3D view seemed okay. Everything was running fast. If you need more info then let me know.

 

[beastforum]

Some more news on X-Plane:
I get 30fps on OpenGL mit rather high settings for textures.
And about 60+fps on Metal.

What resolution is that? Also how high are the settings?

 

[lastcosmonaut]

 

[Xenobius]

I have blender installed on my m1 MacBook Pro , runs really well. Much better than my 2017 MBP and 2020 air.

How the Eevee engine works?
Are you comparing the 13" or 15" 2017 MBP version (integrated or dedicated GPU)?

 

[DeanL]

Could you test to see if Synergy works? I'd like to run in a mixed macOS/Windows environment and Synergy would allow me to do this.

Downloads [Free] | Synergy

Synergy lets you easily share a single mouse and keyboard between multiple computers with different operating systems, each with its own display, without special hardware.

www.brahma.world

I do not have a Windows computer on which I can install this software

 

[DeanL]

Thanks! The SSD in the 256 GB models is slightly faster, which is odd. Seems as though the disk speeds are now close to even across all disk sizes. I was hoping for PCIe 4.0, but these speeds are nothing to complain about.

My SSD is half full, if that makes a difference.

 

[pshufd]

I do not have a Windows computer on which I can install this software

There should be a macOS version at that page.

 

[DeanL]

There should be a macOS version at that page.

Oh okay! Sorry I thought you wanted me to try with a Windows laptop too! Will test soon

 

[darngooddesign]

How long does it take to charge?

 

[TheGenerous]

Interesting my iPhone 12 Pro came in at 462.3ms vs 493.4ms for the MacBook Pro M1. Chrome on the MacBook Pro M1 (Rosetta) came in at 921.2ms.

My MacMini 2012 came out with 1563.4ms +/- 5.7% in Firefox. Is that good, bad? thank you

 

[nquinn]

OP, could you try finding a 4k. video encoded with AV1 online, play it back, and check cpu utilization on the M1?

Curious if this chip will software or hardware decode it. (I'm sure it handles HEVC and VP9, but not sure what it will do with av1).

You might need firefox or chrome to do so, not sure.

Something like this maybe: https://demo.bitmovin.com/public/firefox/av1/

 

[Apple_Robert]

What is Santa bringing me for Christmas?

 

[7thson]

Would you rather be a mountain or a tree? And why?

 

[pshufd]

What is Santa bringing me for Christmas?

Better hurry with your order if you want it to arrive in time.

I'm amazed that they aren't stocking the 16 GB in the stores.

 

[lucas3d]

Anyone have tried to use PCoIP Client from Teradici on the Apple M1?
I need this for work and I will love to upgrade my old Macbook Pro Retina 2012.

Thanks

 

[torncanvas]

Better hurry with your order if you want it to arrive in time.

I'm amazed that they aren't stocking the 16 GB in the stores.

Reportedly there’s a concern TSMC can hit the projected yields. So given limited supply, why not just drive direct sales for those?

 

[scatopie]

Hi

Thanks for taking the time to reply really interesting reply and i took a look on the blog too seems it does work so this would be fine .

I assume he could just use the standard app then on this. He's only just stated well about 6 months ago it wouldn't be a games machine or anything as he has an xbox for that just want it more for homework and for him to continue to learn coding etc .

And seeing how the world is going atm and he's already been off school the past 2 weeks as a couple of children in his class have tested positive for covid it's made me see he'l be using more at the moment to do work at home and not have to struggle on the old laptop .

Macbooks etc all new to me i use Iphone and then use desktop Pc for my work so don't use Mac at all but i do like the idea how stable they seem compared to a windows based laptop .

Thank you once more for taking the time to reply .

I just got a hold of a Macbook Air, and Unity works and is running well! Just thought I'd let you know