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 …
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.
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