2023-06-27 21:23:52
At WWDC23, a new generation of Mac Pro was finally released. Now equipped with the powerful M2 Ultra chip, it was the last Apple machine still using an Intel processor. Even so, the new device does not seem to have pleased its target audience: professionals high-end.
Of 20 people working in areas such as software development and audiovisual production heard by The Verge, 19(!) said they saw no need to use a Mac Pro. For most of them, the MacBook Pro with M1 Max/M2 Max already meets the needs in terms of performance, in addition to offering facilities such as portability.
Some of the people reported that the MacBook Pro did not catch their attention at first. However, it seems that Apple is being “a victim of its own success”, as the laptop is being sufficient for activities such as 3D rendering, video editing and programming. Even a WhatsApp engineer said that he is satisfied using the notebook.
Complaints centered on the Mac Pro’s price-to-features ratio. Compared to a 16-inch MacBook Pro, the professional desktop is nearly three times as expensive, and the differences aren’t as compelling. When compared to the Mac Studio, which also costs less, the distinctions are even less to justify the exorbitant price.
Something that had already been pointed out earlier was also brought up by professionals who, at least in theory, would be the computer’s public: the lack of customization — one of the historical differentials of the Mac Pro. The 2019 model, with an Intel chip, for example, allowed for upgrading the RAMRandom access memoryor random access memory.”>1 (up to 1.5TB), graphics cards and more.
The computer launched this month, in turn, only allows for an SSD upgradeSolid-state driveor solid-state drive.”>2 and only brings six slots PCI Express expansion ports that support the Gen 4 standard, in addition to a seventh space, which is already occupied by Apple I/O (a 3.5mm high-impedance headphone jack, an HDMI port and two USB- A). This is almost the only difference between the machine and the Mac Studio, which costs US$3,000 less — if we take into account the model with the M2 Ultra.
That way, it’s clear how the Mac Pro, as you remembered the 9to5Mac, has become even more niche, being aimed at those who need to use capture cards or lots of local storage. And to take advantage of slots, it is necessary to use specific plates, which further discourages the use of the product. Its other advantages are not very exciting, such as the possibility of adding more ports and more fans.
Still, professionals in some industries have a high demand for machine component upgrades, which only makes the situation worse for the Mac Pro before them. Audiovisual people also complained regarding the lack of attention given by Apple to this field, also remembering the dissatisfaction with Final Cut Pro.
An anecdotal response to the report by the The Verge helped sum up the Mac Pro’s “differentiators”. One of the professionals interviewed believes that the computer’s distinctive design is more attractive than the Mac Studio, which he doesn’t trust because of its small size. This reason, however, does not convince many to pay the US$7 milor R$75 mil No brazil. ????♂️
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