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MacBook Pro 16″ (M1 Max)
The MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Max, 2021) is a powerful laptop designed for professionals who need top-tier performance for demanding tasks like video editing, 3D rendering, and software development. Here’s a video by MKBHD with more information.
Mac Studio (M1 Max)
Apple’s original power user Studio debuted in 2022. It features the Apple M1 Max processor, which includes a 10-core CPU with eight performance cores and two efficiency cores, along with a configurable GPU that can have up to 32 cores. The M1 Max model supports up to 64GB of RAM and offers storage options ranging…
Why the M2 Pro & M2 Max Are Still Excellent Used Macs in 2025
With Apple’s M4 family officially on the scene, prices for older M2 Pro and M2 Max machines have dipped—yet their real-world performance still holds strong. For many users still on Intel or M1 systems, these M2 chips represent one of the best values in the second-hand Mac market right now. Based on benchmark data from…
Intel Macs vs. M1 (2017 vs 2019 vs 2020)
Introduction Apple’s transition from Intel processors to its in-house Apple Silicon marked a seismic shift in computing performance, efficiency, and user experience. This article compares three pivotal machines from the Mac lineup to show just how dramatic that change really was: the 15-inch MacBook Pro (2017) with an Intel Core i7, the 16-inch MacBook Pro…
MacBook Pro 16″ (M4 Max)
The Apple MacBook Pro 16″ M4 Max, introduced in 2024, represents a significant leap in performance for Apple’s professional laptop line. It features the powerful M4 Max chip, which boasts up to a 16-core CPU with 12 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, and a 40-core GPU capable of hardware-accelerated ray tracing. This powerhouse laptop…
Mac Studio (M4 Max)
Indeed, the M4 Max Studio has proven to be a formidable machine, challenging the notion that the M3 Ultra is unequivocally Apple’s most powerful offering. While the M3 Ultra excels in certain areas, the M4 Max demonstrates superior performance in others, making it a compelling choice for many users. Furthermore, the M4 Max’s GPU has…
Mac Studio (M1 Ultra – Unbinned)
The Mac Studio (M1 Ultra, 2022) is a high-performance desktop computer designed for creative professionals and power users. 🔥 Another good deal from iPower Resale. Get a brand new in the box full M1 Ultra with 64 Core GPU, 64 GB RAM, and 1 TB SSD for $2,399 while supplies last. The Bang for the Buck score…
Apple News & Rumors – Late May 2025
WWDC 2025 incoming Apple’s week‑long Worldwide Developers Conference at Apple HQ in Cupertino is set to start on June 9, with a keynote scheduled for 10 a.m. Pacific Time. The company’s official announcements promise “ground‑breaking updates” to every Apple platform, and developer sessions later that week will dive into more than 100 new technical sessions…
MacBook Pro 14″ (M4 Pro)
We just acquired a “base” (24 GB RAM / 512 GB SSD) MacBook M4 Pro 14″ (MSRP $1,999) model from BestBuy during their Memorial Day sale. Along with price matching against Microcenter ($1,699), a BestBuy members-only $75 rebate, “free” AppleCare+ for members, and 2% cash back from the Apple Card, it was a no brainer.…
Apple GPUs – Performance by Generations
Apple’s transition to custom M-series chips has brought significant improvements in integrated GPU performance. This blog post compares GPU performance across Apple Silicon generations—from the original M1 through M1 Pro/Max/Ultra, M2 Pro/Max/Ultra, up to the latest M3 and M4 series—using Geekbench 6 Metal benchmark scores. We use the base M1 as a 100% performance baseline…