With new MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac updates expected in the next few weeks, the transition to Apple's M4 chip is gathering pace across its Mac lineup. Like the M3, the M4 is built on a 3nm process, but with enhancements from Apple supplier TSMC for improved performance and power efficiency.
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With the M3 pro and max MacBook Pros launching earlier than expected, I’m keen to hear everyone's educated opinions on when we might see the new M4 MacBook Pros. In particular I found it interesting that Mark Gurman made a point of mentioning them in his recent newsletter which makes me think we might be in for another early surprise:
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Mini M4 Pro. 12/16 is good; 14/20 is more horsepower for the future. Mini M4 Pro starts with 24 GB RAM. Mini M4 is faster than MBP under load due to thermals (this is the only explanation). Mini requires you buy a monitor for it, but this need not be super-expensive if you shop smart.
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Apple last week replaced the M3 Max MacBook Pro with the new M4 Max MacBook Pro, and we picked up one of the new high-end MacBook Pro machines to see how it compares to the prior model with both benchmarks and real-world tests. We tested an M4 Max with a 16-core CPU, 40-core GPU, and 48GB RAM...
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A redesigned, smaller Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro chip options Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard accessories with USB-C ports Update: In a follow-up post , Gurman said that Apple is inviting the media and content creators to a hands-on experience in Los Angeles next Wednesday, and he believes this means the new Macs would need to be announced before then.
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Hi folks! Full disclosure, I swear I looked, but I'm having a difficult time finding some concrete arguments so I thought I'd ask. I am sure I am likely rehashing multiple threads and other questions but, here goes.… I purchased a 14" MacBook Pro M3 Pro 18 Gb, 512, (the base model M3 pro)...
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The MacBook Pro is the only product line currently available with a choice of all three M4 chips, but you will also have to choose between the M4 and M4 Pro chip when buying a Mac mini. All of the differences between the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips are listed below:
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14 inch MacBook Pro, M4 with 32GB of RAM, 512 GB SSD 14 inch MacBook Pro, M4 Pro with 24GB of RAM, 512 GB SSD I'd hope to use this MacBook Pro for 5 to 6 years and was wondering if the extra RAM with my M4 choice or the extra performance and GPU cores of the M4 Pro choice would be better for my usage case and longevity.
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This year's M-series update will likely be limited to the MacBook Pro's internals. M4 MacBook Pro Launch Date According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models will see a refresh in late 2024. The M3 MacBook Pro models came out in October 2023, so a refresh around October 2024 would come at the one-year mark.
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