Well, there can be many reason why you are successful!Huh, go figure, and here I put my successes down to autism letting me remember everythingyou learn something new every day ?
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So are you happy with your new M1 Mac?
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I think I would like commuting by train as well, for the reasons you give. Good train infrastructure doesn't seem to be a country-wide priority in the uSA.
we’re talking about Radeon Pro 5300 on the 5K iMac not the 21.5” base model.
Selling my imac and getting the new m1 Mac mini will let me save at least 1000$ if I don’t exaggerate on monitor choice. In the meantime till AS iMacs arrive, I can use this setup.
Saw this in a Psychology Today article (bold emphasis mine):
"Studies show that delayed gratification is one of the most effective personal traits of successful people. People who learn how to manage their need to be satisfied in the moment thrive more in their careers, relationships, health, and finances than people who give in to it."
So you are successful and thriving since you can put off diving in and using your new M1. Keep repeating that to yourself until you can use it...
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My M1 MBP is my first MBP since they introduced the Touch Bar (I had a 2008 MBP before). I like the Touch Bar when I remember to use it
That is the trick for me - I am not used to it, and I have not regularly used the function keys since the IBM/MS DOS days, so I don't pay a lot of attention to that part of the keyboard.
Krevnik wrote about the base model: “GPU-wise, the base iMac has a noticeably faster GPU still.”
Yeah, I have to admit that this is the first laptop where I am actually getting more mileage than manufacturers' claim or review/benchmark numbers.
Not sure if not had to do with my usage pattern (light but bursty loads like browsing) but I always used to mentally discount 30 % on the number of hours claimed - or as tested by reviewers
It's been 50 hours since the last charge with 14+ hours of usage - and the battery is still at 30%
This is so counter-intuitive that I almost have a feeling that this is too good to last!
As much as we complain about it in the UK, it’s pretty good, albeit very expensive. Everywhere else I’ve visited in the world (European and non-European countries), it has always been cheaper.
I got an M1 Mac Mini (16GB/1TB) and it's absolutely amazing. I was tired of using a MacBook Pro as a desktop replacement, so I got myself one. Not having fans going crazy all the time because of a 4K external display is bliss! And performance is absolutely extraordinary. No issues whatsoever.
Same! It doesn’t seem right to me. I could be wrong. But I don’t see how mine could possibly get 20 hours??
I'm using iStat Menus to check battery drain, but I can't find the culprit.
The way you set the answers is far too narrow in my mind.
Its more than happy or super disappointed. Nothing in the middle.
For example, I am not delighted (closer to underwhelmed) with my new MBP but pleased enough to keep it.
What should I answer?!
Its more than happy or super disappointed. Nothing in the middle.
For example, I am not delighted (closer to underwhelmed) with my new MBP but pleased enough to keep it.
What should I answer?!
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My M1 MBA is the best laptop I've ever owned. I previously had a 2018 MBA, but didn't like the lack of processor horsepower and the relatively dim screen. Gave that one away to a family member and got a late 2019 13" MBP. I'm not a fan of the Touch Bar at all, and I cannot stand having to physically look to adjust the volume each time. This M1 MBA has solved all my issues. The screen is beautiful and bright. The performance is ridiculous, and the battery life is impressive. Couldn't be happier, though I am still looking forward to the redesigned MBP next year.
How about activity monitor?
The 12 hour power column in the energy tab should hopefully give a reasonable indication of what is draining it
I can't speak to the performance on last gen. It's mostly smooth on my Xbox Series X
Question! I’ve ordered the M1 16gb/256gb. I use TM backup and I also run other backup routines to my 2TB QNAP NAS. I’ve run my current Mac Pro setup since 2013, and plan to reinstall or download apps as necessary. I have Parallels running Windows 10, until the M1 can run it without a test mode, shouldn’t I be able to save my VM file(s) and reinstall to Parallels once the app is compatible?
So far the new architecture has been great. my question is to invest a lot of money into these MacBook or wait for the next gen. meaning, I would just purchase or work to get the cheapest MacBook Air possible while I wait for a true refresh. I am coming from a 15inch MBP so going to a smaller screen does feel weird but at the same time, I do enjoy the portability of the 13inch which felt more "iPad" ish.
I'm delighted with my MBA M1. I'm a retired IT pro and have always had multiple computers at my disposal. This MBA M1 replaced a 27" i7 based iMac and a 2012 MBA. I added a 24" LG UltraFine 4K monitor and a Samsun T7 SSD for backups. Gotta say this has been a delightful setup to work with. I previously was convinced that a desktop machine was absolutely necessary for my needs. But after living with this setup for 3 weeks the performance and lack of clutter on my desk is a dream come true. I'm using the Apple Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse and love it. But whenever I want to work in another room I just grab the MBA M1 and am totally delighted. The performance, the screen, the keyboard ... it all works for me.