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  • Apple insists 8GB unified memory equals 16GB regular RAM

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    thadec said:
    As someone who does a lot of virtualization (Linux and Windows virtual machines in VMWare, Parallels etc.) I can say that 8 GB of RAM on on the latest, fastest Apple CPU definitely is not analogous to 16 GB RAM on an 8th generation Core i3 from 2017.
    I read both posts... but didnt see anywhere where you actually owned a base M1/M2 machine to test your "theory".

    A lot of people here are still stuck in the "intel" mindset. I get it hard to shake.  I do tech consulting for graphic designers, and over the last 15 years if I had a nickel for every time I said "theres no such thing as too much ram" id be a billionaire.

    Happily i dont have to anymore. I moved 15% of my older basic intel clients to M1 minis with 8/512 setups... dual screens + fast SSD external working drives... all loving the speed. those with higher demands went to 16 GB.... many came from 32 GB ram setups. No issues. Watch for refurbs. 16/512 M1 minis were $700. M2 shoudl be th4e same.
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  • Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock: A true 16-port powerhouse

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    krawall said:
    I'm looking to buy a dock for so many years but I can't find anything that fits me... it's probably me.
    I don't need USB-A... And all these docks come loads of USB-A and next to no USB-C ports... Also doesn't say here, but does this work with multiple monitors on M2 Mac?
    Anyway, lack of USB-C means I'm out :-(

    Depends on which M2 macs. Minis and MBAs, no. Mini pro, MBP and studio, sure. You need a hube with Displayport functions for dual screens on lesser M2 macs.

    They make USB A to USB C adapters and cables, no biggie.... and they are 10 GB/s USB A, so no loss in speeds.

    Not having a downstream Tbolt port *is* important. You lose a Tbolt bolt for this dock, but still limtied to 10 GB/s speeds. With Gen 2x2 drives starting to hit the market at discounts, as well as enclosures, having a 10 GB/s port is limiting.

    this isnt a $29 "consumer" USB hub where 10 /GB/s is ok... its a "pro" device, with thunderbolt and a $300 price tag  -- so faster speeds are expected. 

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  • ViewSonic's new 5K monitor rivals Apple's Studio Display for half the price

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    powermacbandit said:
    If you can’t control display settings from the Mac (volume, brightness, etc) then it’s a non-starter in my book. 

    That seems to focus on the wrong thing. Picture quality is 99% of the decision. rest is trivial. 

    Why would you want to use the crappy built in speakers? $10 speakers would sound better. Changing screen brightness is one click in the control center. How often do peeps change brightness?
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  • Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock: A true 16-port powerhouse

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    rundhvid said:
    Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock: A true 16-port powerhouse

    It’s an eight port, thunderbolt-connected USB-hub with DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1

    Accurate. Just so there is no confusion, its a not a true monitor splitting hub (like pluggable sells) for Minis or MBAs to give them multiple screens. 
    seanj said:
    Have to agree, I’m done with legacy USB-A ports, I need USB-C ports for SSDs etc, etc.
    If they update it then would definitely be interested.
    IF you were truly interested in this hub, you would get a $5 adapter. or a $10 cable. Having USB A @ 10 GB/s is not a hindrance.




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