Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 9th March, 2022.

9th March, 2022

It’s official: I want one.

Oh, at least, I’d like one!

Ahem!

You’re possibly aware I’m a bit of a Mac fan: I’m writing this on a 2017 21.5” iMac.

I’ve had a series of Macs since I got my first, a G4 PowerMac, back in the day.

So?   I tend to follow Apple’s product announcements with a certain amount of interest.

They made several, yesterday: a few new iPhones, a new iPad … 

And the new Mac Studio, along side a matching Studio Display: designed with the Studio in mind.

I’m impressed: by both.

But then, I usually am.

From what I can see … ?

Looking something like a chunky version of Apple’s Mac mini, and doing by the details Apple have released?

The Studio seems seems to have quite a bit of hardcore video rendering power for it’s size: it seems to be a  replacement for the iMacPro, rather than an alternative for the Mac Pro tower.

The latter, if I’ve understood it, is still incredibly powerful: even given it’s using the older Intel processors.

Given that?   I’m assuming it’s aimed at design studios, and the likes of professional YouTube broadcasters — Linus Media Group’s various offerings would be a good example, as would WhatCulture — that need to edit and render content, quickly.

It’s possibly a bit too over-powered for my needs: and doesn’t have a built in mic, something I’d need.

Bar that, it does have plenty of connectivity: four thunderbolt four, two USB 3 (Type A), ethernet and an HDMI socket on the back.

The base model has two USB C ports and an SD slot on the front: the M1 Ultra version replaces the USB C ports with a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports.

For me?   It’s mic-less over kill.

But … ?

It’s very impressive mic-less over kill.

~≈Ë≈~

Let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga*, Mum† and Debbi‡ putting in their answers: with everyone scoring five out of five.


Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video …

Q1)        9th March is the feast day of Saint Frances of Rome.   She’s the patron saint of whom: car drivers, cheesemakers or salt grinders?

Q2)        Alexandra Bastedo was born on 9th March, 1946.   She played Sharron MacCready in which show: The Prisoner, The Champions or The New Avengers?

Q3)        The Space Shuttle Discovery made its final landing: on 9th March, 2011.   It had made how many flights: thirty-nine, forty or forty-one?

Q4)        The Burden Park Disaster took place, on 9th March, 1946: in the home ground of Bolton Wanderers.   Who were they playing: Stoke City, West Ham or Accrington Stanley?

Q5)        Finally … ?   Verdi’s Nabucco debuted on 9th March, 1842.   In which Italian city: Rome, Milan or Naples?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1)        8th March is the feast day of Felix of Burgundy.   He’s also known as Felix of where: Dulwich, Dunwich or Diss?
A1)        Dunwich.

Q2)        Queen Anne ascended the throne on 8th March, 1702.   She was the last monarch from which House: Stuart, Tudor or Windsor?
A2)        Sturt.

Q3)        The phrase ‘evil empire,’ was used to describe the USSR: on 8th March, 1983.   By whom: President Jimmy Carter, President Ronald Reagan or President Joe Biden?
A3)        President Ronald Reagan.

Q4)        8th March, 1945, saw the birth of singer and drummer, Mickey Dolenz.   He was a member of which 60s band: the Beatles, the Monkees or The Bonzo Dog Band?
A4)        The Monkees.

Q5)        Finally … ?   8th March, 1930, saw the birth of Baseball player, Bob Grim.   He was a what: pitcher, catcher or short stop?
A5)        Pitcher.

Here’s a thought …

“You have no idea how stand-offish I can be with people I don’t love.   I have brought it to a fine art.”
Vita Sackville-West, 9 March 1892 – 2 June 1962.

And a song …

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

The quizmaster’s decisions about scores are final.

Thank you for coming: have a good day.

*        Yeah, I’ve been trying to keep up, Olga: what with running my YouTube channel, And helping Jude with his!   The 17th’s going to be a fairly vanilla set: rather than the usual Saint Patrick’s day set.

        I’ve got to admit, I had a look at the Gat’s Wikipedia page: the place looks amazing.   And has a poster by Don Pablo, himself: apparently, left over from the exhibition he held, there.

        It, yes: I’m definitely enjoying the book: it’s hypnotically written, and the characters … ?   I can practically see them!

†        Hello, Mum!

‡        That technically makes you a Smeghead, Debbi!   Being a fan of Red Dwarf, that is?   I have to admit, I could never quite get the hang of the show.   At it’s height, it’s was hysterical … but I always felt there was something lacking!   These’s the occasional good tune, though.   (Craigs Charles got his start as a performance poet, you know.)