Everything Apple (the Mac heads thread)

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CYOA in reply to @ectoplasmosis

Making me rethink my comment about getting an Intel 16... Just need a stable windows solution. Don't make me get a gaming PC.
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Velocio in reply to @ectoplasmosis

So hyped for this duopoly-smasher

Methinks people forget the lessons Apple have learned about controlling platforms and distribution.

I'm hyped for the hardware, but very wary of what that means for Apple... by changing the platform they can change the rules of engagement. I'm expecting an iOS style app-store to be doubled down on for ARM laptops... with the obligatory control of the payment infrastructure and software as a subscription... the eventual cost isn't the hardware anymore, it's the ongoing software costs.

Why do I think that? Because this chip puts control so firmly back in Apple's hands that it takes their OS in a direction away from the rapid commodification happening elsewhere (the fact that every platform can now run the same binary).

Apple did this with mobile, and with music, and absolutely they'll do it with laptops.

It's a shame, because what ARM have designed for Apple and Apple have tweaked is truly great... but the lure of money that comes from controlling platform and distribution is far too great here.

I've only recently got into Apple, but I may exit it soon.