OLED iPad Pros, MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs to Launch in That Order : apple

[–] Avieshek@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

So, the M4 MacBook Pro next year in 2024?

I am more than happy to readily skip the current disappointment.

[–] MC_chrome@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I wouldn’t call the current MacBooks a “disappointment” necessarily…..perplexing in some regards perhaps but not disappointing

[–] Avieshek@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Nah, it is. People were postponing their MacBook Pro purchases in anticipation for M3 with 3nm fabrication only now to rather get the M2 Pro instead when the M3 is right in front of them which was purported to come next year’s WWDC with the exception of those who’s employer is ready to pay for the top of the line M3 Max.

[–] Crimtos@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The M3 and M3 max have both had good improvements but I could see why some would be disappointed with the M3 pro since it didn't get much of a performance uplift in comparison to the other two. This is a good year for the max buyers though.

[–] dahliamma@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

In a new investor memo seen by MacRumors, Pu said Apple intends to update the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with OLED screens sometime in 2026

From the article. Probably M6 at that point, and likely with a chassis refresh.

[–] Avieshek@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I wonder what chassis refresh are they gonna do 🤔

[–] FlightlessFly@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

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[–] damn_69_son@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (6 children)

I hope the Macs come with more than 8GB of RAM.

[–] ckoneru@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (4 children)

This man. There is nothing wrong with selling base model MacBook air or iMac with 8 gigs. If you market a product as "pro" targeting professionals or power users , 16gigs should be the base memory for those models.

[–] badger_flakes@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

that’s not what pro means for Apple

“AirPods pro”

[–] Mapleess@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yep, but people are still hell-bent on Apple giving 16GB for entry level MBs since very other Windows manufacturer does it. Heck, even comments in the post about a low-cost 12 inch MB had people saying Apple better release it with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. Not going to happen...

[–] damn_69_son@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

but people are still hell-bent on Apple giving 16GB for entry level MBs since very other Windows manufacturer does it

Honestly, if there was a Windows laptop which had decent build quality with internals and software that didn't break, and the OS was more like Windows 7, I'd just buy that. The specs in Windows laptops are very good at this point. It's just everything else that's the problem. I don't want to pay the apple tax, but because of these shitty Windows laptops I'm forced to.

[–] dccorona@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I recently spent 3 days debugging the WiFi on my Windows PC because it wouldn't connect to the internet at all through one of my satellites, and would not connect to certain domains (specifically Epic and Windows Store download services) from the base router. The problem ended up being fixed by assigning a static IP.

I've spent tons of time fighting with all sorts of other weird problems in the past, often sound related. My wife's work computer (a PC) refuses to do sound output over DP or HDMI, for example.

Point being, Windows machines, due to the OS alone, are worth several hundred dollars less than Macs to me because they take so much babysitting and can break in weird ways at a moment's notice.

[–] damn_69_son@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Yes, and their resale values are shit too. That's another point in favour of Macs.

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[–] DogzillaMD@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

But didn't they say 8GB is just as good as 16?

[–] OlorinDK@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yes, and it’s not.

[–] T-Nan@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I know people shit on Macrumours but they did a little writeup to go with a review from a Max Tech co-host, and it covers this pretty well.

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/11/10/8gb-ram-in-m3-macbook-pro-proves-the-bottleneck/

The whole "8GB is as good as 16GB on Intel/AMD" makes literally zero sense.

[–] TizonaBlu@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

You don’t need macrumors to tell you 16 >>> 8

[–] dccorona@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Not sure how an article that compares 8gb vs 16gb on otherwise the same CPU can possibly disprove a statement that 8gb on Apple Silicon = 16gb on x86. We need to see comparisons to the most closely comparable Intel chip.

Of course 16gb is better than 8gb on the same machine, that was never disputed by anyone.

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[–] OlorinDK@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

And multi-monitor support.

[–] shadowstripes@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

They might… but probably for $200 more than the current base price so it will be basically the same thing but with less options.

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[–] nezeta@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (10 children)

OLED is nice to have, it will certainly bring a price hike too. So please release 12.9 Air. The only reason I bought Pro was purely because of the screen size.

[–] badger_flakes@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I want a pro with a iPad mini sized screen

[–] Mapleess@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yes, this is the dream, but personally, I've been thinking more and more if I actually need it since it's just used to consume content now due to the convenient size.

Hopefully jelly scrolling is out.

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[–] DinJarrus@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (7 children)

SteamDeck didn’t increase their price with an OLED display. No reason for Apple to do so as well. They can afford it.

[–] TizonaBlu@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

You new here?

[–] cleeder@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

No reason for Apple to do so as well

Money.

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[–] Sink_In_@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I had OLED in 2014 lol

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[–] DoubleTimeRusty@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (5 children)

I’ll buy a new Mac when it comes with 16 gb RAM stock

[–] FizzyBeverage@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Apple will give us 12 gb and we’ll have to like it 😆

[–] Mapleess@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Got schooled on how this isn't happening.

[–] Fancy_Economist8458@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

By the time they do it, 32gb will be the new bottom 😂

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[–] Tman11S@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (6 children)

I wish they'd give us a big ipad with a nice display for all the people who use their ipad mainly for social media and movies/series. I feel like there's lots op people who'd love a 12.9 inch ipad but don't need an M-series processor.

[–] Psittacula2@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

My guess Apple will keep the Price Ladder and charge more for the high end for people who will spend more anyway and want Premium features eg OLED.

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[–] Financial-Aspect-826@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

And they will still have 8GB od ram?

[–] AutomaticAccount6832@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Remove the notch if you want me to buy.

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[–] Tangedd@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Unrelated, but does anyone have the wallpaper used?

[–] dangermouse13@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I want an iPad Pro 9.7 with OLED, absolutely hate watching stuff on any other than OLED or mini Led now I’m used to it

[–] opp0rtunist@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Having the miniLED iPad Pro M2 honestly feels like having OLED. But I’m glad tech is moving forward.

[–] nk7gaming@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

the blooming is awful both on ipad on mac

[–] opp0rtunist@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I constantly use night more and never even notice it lol

[–] Peace-Walker@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

But you bring back the screen burn issue with OLED and you need to be mindful when it comes to display the same content for too long, but miniLED we have now have no such problem.

[–] hype_irion@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Christ, how much more expensive can they make their entry level laptop series?

[–] slurpyderper99@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I’m waiting for the new Qualcomm Arm chips to get to windows machines. Apple can kick rocks, they aren’t actually interested in selling high volumes of these machines. It’s all about services for them now

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[–] d0aflamingo@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Jesus fuck just put macos on ipad

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[–] paradoxally@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Terrible idea. Can't wait for "My MBP now has the dock permanently visible on the screen, how do I get rid of this" posts.

There is a reason why monitor manufacturers rarely make OLED panels.

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[–] Blindemboss@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Expensive, Even more expensive, Less but still Expensive...in that order.

[–] DinJarrus@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

OLED iPad still useless unless they allow side loading. It’s an oversized iPhone.

[–] Ok-Lengthiness7171@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ipads will always be useless. Esp the pricier pro ones. Better to get cheaper macbooks like m1 air.

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[–] TopCumManufacturer@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Someone please tldr how oled is better than the display on the current top range ipads?

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