rob53

marktime said:

There is a lack of Windows on ARM for Qualcomm or any manufacturer. By that I mean that you cannot buy a released version of Windows 11 or 10 from Microsoft for any ARM device. Having said that, the Microsoft Windows 11 Insider Preview for ARM, which is pre-release software, runs just fine in a Parallels VM on an Apple Silicon Mac mini. Please note that there is no guarantee that Microsoft will actually release such pre-release software but obviously they could if they wanted to. (And it runs great!)

Yep, W11-ARM runs fine on my M1 MBA (w/Parallels) and Microsoft is regularly updating it. Just need to signup as an Insider and it runs. Firefox runs fine as well. 

"increased scrutiny of the wider tech sector." I'd start with increased scrutiny of members of Congress, actually punishing them for every time they break the law, especially ethics laws. Kanter already is in hot water because he would need to recuse himself because of all his previous dealing. If he doesn't, he should be brought up on ethics charges himself. All of these investigations into the tech sector continue to be attempts to divert public attention from the wider abuse by politicians in general (almost all of them).

waveparticle said:

rob53 said:

I have the original M1 MBA with two USB4 ports and a headphone jack. This is perfect for 70% of laptop users (my gut feeling). My sister-in-law got an M1 iMac to replace her really old one. She doesn’t require any extra ports just a USB port to run her embroidery machine. I’d say 90% of the people visiting AI don’t fit this use case which is why too many of you are b*** and moaning. I don’t really need the power of the latest MBPs but managing large Mac systems is what I used to do so it’s tough to not want the highest powered Mac. 

As for going backwards, that’s a matter of opinion. Because hit-rod Intel is no longer under the hood, Apple can bring back all kinds of ports because there’s room again. Intel Mac laptops needed every cubic centimeter for batteries and fans not to mention large RAM sticks and HDD/SSDs. Apple is now free to expand features, including ports, because of everything they got rid of. 

Come on AI readers, the glass is overflowing not half empty!

You don't know Apple is trying to attract Windows users and prevent Mac users from switching. I have seen Windows user use HDMI port to connect to HDTV. Without HDMI, these people will never consider using a Mac. 

Had to read your reply couple times to understand your comment has nothing to do with what I said about Mac users. I understand you’re worried about Windows users changing to Macs not having a built-in way to watch TV. There is an adaptor for this but built-in is nicer. I hope you understand the new MBPs aren’t really for HDTV viewers. The HDMI port is for viewing app output not for watching YouTube videos. I know there are PC users doing gaming so maybe they want (only) HDTV resolution displays but why buy a Mac for specialized gaming (only) use. The HDMI port isn’t the primary display port, the TB ports are giving 8K(?) resolution. Like I said above the new MBPs are serious (expensive) laptops meant for people who need (want) powerful computers to do their work. These are tools not web browsing and email-only tablets. Of course anyone can buy one. As for Windows users wanting to move to Macs, they would need to have more reasons to move than an HDMI port. 

I have the original M1 MBA with two USB4 ports and a headphone jack. This is perfect for 70% of laptop users (my gut feeling). My sister-in-law got an M1 iMac to replace her really old one. She doesn’t require any extra ports just a USB port to run her embroidery machine. I’d say 90% of the people visiting AI don’t fit this use case which is why too many of you are b*** and moaning. I don’t really need the power of the latest MBPs but managing large Mac systems is what I used to do so it’s tough to not want the highest powered Mac. 

Does this mean the NSA, CIA, FBI and all the other entities will have to stop using their copies? I would like to know how many copies of these systems have been sold to the US government as well as state and local police forces.