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  • Apple's 'There's More to iPhone' campaign highlights environmental and data protection fea...

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    ...hmmm privacy - I've always wondered why the remote wipe feature needed full time location tracking (find my iphone) and services (remote wipe) on prior to a loss, vs being able to simply wipe after loss ie. separate the two features...? And do all roads still seem to lead to iCloud (it seems established that the cloud has priivacy risks) and in the US presumably falls under the Patriot Act, and is that a privacy subject unto itself...?
    gatorguy

  • Mac Pro will be 'easy-to-upgrade,' debut in 2019 alongside 31.6-inch Apple 6K display

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    abolish said:
    What is a “6K3K” display?
    Exactly - will this be yet another proprietary 'bag of hurt' from Apple like the 5K displays ?

    My vote would be for 40" 4K @ 110 dpi and 40" 8k at 220 dpi pro retina - this would tie in with cinema, thunderbolt, scaled retina, apple tv 4k (8k?) and so much more... After using the former (40" 4k) I find 27" anything surprisingly ineffective and inefficient in comparison.

    I look forward to an effective upgrade to the 17" mbp, hopefully @ 4k...

    ...and please a mini that has a discrete gpu to match the upgraded cpu, and all with flexible internal industry standard upgradable storage & ram options... 'Pro' computers 'for the rest of us'...?

    I guess time will tell...

    williamlondon

  • Mac mini 2018 Review: Apple's mightiest mini yet

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    hodar said:
    Graphics wise, I understand it's not the most powerful GPU on the planet; but how well will it perform? Given the speed of Thunderbolt 3/USB C; having an internal drive that is huge isn't that great of an issue, when you can just add a large HDD or SSD to a USB 3, or a USB C Drive Hub.
    For consideration:
    https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/SpeedTest/356797/IntelR-UHD-Graphics-630
    In context a 2010 iMac still seems to rate better...
    williamlondon

  • Apple's powerful new Mac mini perfectly suits the 'Pro' market, yet the complaints have al...

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    ...no option dual (raid) standard PCIe blade storage to me = not pro... (check newegg pricing!)
    ...no option discrete GPU bto to me = not pro...
    Does adding a raid enclosure and eGPU undermine the minimalist design argument,
    and raise the cost to silly money...? The other upgrades are all welcome of course, and yet...
    Here's hoping the Vega option at least makes it into the BTO roster next month...


    GeorgeBMac

  • Apple to reportedly unveil iPad Pro, MacBook Air replacement, Mac mini at Oct. 30 event

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    I'm very sensitive to Apple messing with the MacBook Air model as it seems to be the last remnant of practical computing.

    Is USB-C for power better? It's really not, it's consuming a valuable port and MagSafe could be argued was an excellent design. USB-C for power feels like a step backward in that regard.

    I was at an Apple event recently and watching the presenter carry his new MacBook Pro around with various dongles hanging off to be able to connect devices was quietly ridiculous.
    "Various dongles" = a single HDMI to USB-C adapter. GET THE FUCK OVER IT.

    USB-C for power means you can just plug into your dock, monitor, whatever and get power as well. You can use portable power bricks from any vendor. It's the future. Magsafe means you need your proprietary Apple charger. 
    Since when does such abusive potty mouth incite represent the spirit of non-troll posting or constructive contribution ?

    Personally I really dislike having a bag full of costly, messy dongles that seem outdated every few years, and one can of course arrive at a meeting and be surprised by a need for something one does not have... Also one snagged USB-C cord and a $4k macbook pro flying off a desk is not something I would look forward to or consider a design 'upgrade'...

    Opinions and needs differ.  Was someone having a bad day?  Live and let live...?
    williamlondon