11th November, 2020
Yeah: stuff’s happening.
Firstly?
You’ll remember me saying that an old friend had died, recently?
I’ve managed to get hold of a card, and some lined paper: to send a condolence message.
One that gets posted, today.
I just hope my handwriting’s legible: it’s been a while since I’ve used a pen …
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You’re possibly aware I’m something of a Mac fan: and have been for years.
So, whilst I didn’t watch it live, was very well aware of Apple’s big launch event, yesterday.
Seemingly? macOS 11 Big Sur is due to be released, tomorrow.
I’m expecting to see it crop up on my updates, within the next few days.
Quite how that’ll work out, I don’t know, although I know it’s compatible with my machine.
I’m tempted to install it as soon as it’s available: although I’m very aware of the usual advise, when it comes to updates.
Leave it awhile, before installing. That way, any bugs can be worked through.
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That same event, of course, saw Apple introduce new Macs: with Apple’s range of ARM based processor chips.
Two new low end Mac minis, a new MacBook Air, and a 13” MacBook Pro.
It has to be said, the new base model Mac mini — with stock 256gb SSD, and 8gb of what Apple’s calling unified* memory — is being advertised at £699.99p.
Which, for Apple, is comparatively reasonable.
The baseline 13” MacBook Air? I notice that looks good: although it has a 720p webcam, on a par with my 2017 model iMac.
That’s something that could have had a 1080p camera: it would’ve made the price more reasonable.
At any rate?
From the little I’ve understood, the ARM based M1 chips have been released in the Air, Mini, and 13” models: machines that are comparatively light weight, and could benefit from the low energy use that ARM chips provide.
That’s a good thing.
Frankly? Yes: I’d like one.
It’s me you’re talking to.
Although, frankly?
I’d have to wait.
Partly to save up some cash.
Partly … ?
To wait for an M1 based iMac to be released.
And partly?
For any mission critical software to be re-written for the new processors.
I don’t want to give up playing Backgammon, just yet!
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