rob53

This doesn't make sense. Sales tax varies in every country/city depending on the local sales tax being added to support the local county/city. Apple, like any other company, is subject to state and local taxes so why is CA trying to take part of the local tax? Is this being done for every company in CA? If so, then it should not be included in the sales tax calculation but in corporate tax calculations. Local schools, utilities and public businesses (police, fire, etc.) depend on the local sale tax. Spreading it out among the entire state might sound like a good idea but I bet a high percentage of that money would go to the cities that need it the least (or the rich cities that vote against local sales tax increases--look at some of CA's cities with the most money and their streets suck!).

9secondkox2 said:

Daaaaang sucka!!!

m3 Max is m2 ULTRA performance. Whoops it in single core of course, but MATCHES it in multi core?

indeed-scary fast. Apple isn’t playing. 

Been waiting for the big dog imac to come out, but may have to get this bad boy first. 

If the m3 Max is this ridiculously powerful, what’s the ultra going to be? Sheesh!

I don’t think Apple will come out with a large, iMac or iMac Pro. It’s more cost effective for Apple to go with a Studio Display and a Mac Studio. The 24” iMac is fine for a majority of all-in-one users. Users who want more power can keep their expensive display and upgrade just the computer box. I’ve done a cost analysis using the base Mac Studio (Max) with a Studio Display and I don’t think Apple could build a comparable iMac with the specs of a two piece system. Do the math and see if you agree. 

I created a spreadsheet/table comparing the 24" iMac and the Studio Mac, both base configurations and what I would buy. Unfortunately, I can't upload it. 

canukstorm said:

mikethemartian said:

https://www.macworld.com/article/2123124/geekbench-scores-m3-clock-speed-cpu-performance-gains.html

higher clock speeds but consuming the same amount of power all thanks to 3nm technology

Which is why Apple couldn't wait to get to the 3nm process. They didn't have to change the processors that much, they simply increased the clock speed because they could do that without burning the SoC up.  

Editor: it would be nice if you created an actual chart that showed the Geekbench scores all together. Finding them in the article is a mess.

The only way to get a 27" 5K display, an actual replacement for the 27" iMac, is to get the Studio Display ($1599) and pair it with a Mac mini ($1299, M2 10/16 core, 16GB, 512GB). The base M3 is not that much faster than the base M3. This system would cost in the $2900 range. The M3 iMac only has 8/10 cores, 16GB 512GB for $1900, less powerful and smaller screen. The iMacs are now only for schools, some businesses and general home use, not for businesses needing to do real work. Apple has decided, and it might be valid, that separating the display from the computer is the best way for heavier users going forward. Sure, get a laptop but they're only for people with good eyesight and for those who already have or are willing to buy an external display or two or three. The base Mac Studio M2 Max isn't that much more than the top end Mac mini ($700 more) with much more room for growth. The Intel Mac I'm using right now is a fully blown 2019 model with top end graphics card and 72GB RAM, 2TB SSD. It cost almost $6K. Add the 2TB storage to the base Studio ($2599 M2 Max, 12/30 cores, 32GB, 2TB) and use the Studio Display ($1599) and for $4200 it absolutely blows my 8-core i9 to smithereens. This really is the successor to the 27" iMac. Both the Mac mini and Mac Studio don't take up much room, fitting underneath the Studio Display. Time to get used to it.

I have an Otterbox leather case with a cover to protect the screen. I know it’s leather because when I scratch it with a fingernail I can moisten and rub it to get rid of the scratch. The only problem I’ve had with my 14 Pro Max is the sensitivity of the two buttons on the left side. When I close the case and rub the right side button I end up taking a screenshot. I ended up cutting out the leather hinge area so I don’t press those keys.

SANDMARC also makes a nice leather case. If you use their lenses it’s a no brainer.