“There’s just one more thing… Mac” The next generation of Mac: Apple silicon
M1
- First apple silicon chip
- System-on-Chip. A single chip that includes multiple standard components in one. GPU, memory, etc
- 8-core, split between high performance and high efficiency
- Great performance per watt compared to standard chips
- Integrated graphics
- Neural engine, Secure Enclave, etc
Big Sur for M1
- has been designed for M1, to take advantage of hardware features
- Instant wake from sleep
- Apps
- Universal apps, many coming soon
- Rosetta2
- Ipad apps on the mac
Macbook Air
- The first mac with apple silicon
- Air is the most popular mac, apparently
- Better performace all around, obviously
- Silent! No Fan
- 6 Hour longer battery life than previous model
- Touch ID
- Same price! Starts at $999
Mac mini
- I guess the “second” mac with apple silicon?
- Much faster, especially for graphics and machine learning
- Starts at $699 (lower than previous gen!)
Macbook Pro 13 inch
- They’re announcing more macs than I expected!
- Real escape key, touch bar
- Faster, etc
- 10 More hours of battery life than before. Longest battery life ever in a mac
- Same price, $1299
Order new macs today, available next week Big sur available thursday
As a closing tag, they brought back the “I am a PC” guy!