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2022 Mac Pro said to use Intel Ice Lake Xeon W-3300 CPU
Looks like Apple is doing the intelligent thing. Until significant software titles are written for the M series, the only option for many pros is Intel. Apple knows this and is offering both the M series and an Intel series. I expect the Mac Pros to be at least 2x faster/better than the Intel machines. This will help drive the push for Pro apps to be converted over to the Mac.
I don’t see any confusion over this. Bottom line: Apple will discontinue the Intel series If and WHEN enough pros are satisfied with M series applications. AND, they will want the Pro machine performance to be a great incentive for this to happen. -
Apple Car solar panel technology could also be used in Apple Watch, iPhone case
Photovoltaic panels have a theoretical peak efficiency of about 30%. Add a glass cover for environmental protection and the number drops to about 24%. Drop the expensive crystaline substrate for an amorphorous one (needed for car roofs) and the efficiency falls to 10% or less. The peak solar radiation is about 1kW/m2, so assuming a 2m2 roof area, 1kWh/m2 * 2m2 * 0.10 = 200Wh charging rate. To charge 75kWh, requires 75,000kWh / 200Wh = 375 h and that's at PEAK solar power, which is about 4 hrs max on a sunny day. The point might be to to trickle charge the accessories, such as the radio, GPS, lights, etc. -
Apple unveils plans to ditch Intel chips in Macs for 'Apple Silicon'
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Apple unveils new iPhone SE priced at just $399