Apple’s second generation machines usually have a much longer usable life than the first generation ones. Even so, program compatibility and performance will be limited, although things could improve on this from, as MS has X64 compatibility layer for ARM windows in development and available for testing to certain MSDN members. Can’t install windows on ARM unless you somehow get an OEM copy of ARM windows, which isn’t sold anywhere so other than flying the pirate flag not sure how one gets their hands on a copy.

Also, you can plug in to charge on either side (obviously not a huge advantage, but some people like this option).īootcamp intel Windows / Linux. M1 laptops are limited to 1 external display.Ĥ ports means double the available bandwidth for USB / TB3 devices. IMO, if you could use a Macbook Air instead of your pro, then upgrade, but otherwise wait until the true 'pro' machines come out later in the year.Ĭlick to expand.You can connect to dual external displays. The keyboard differences are down to preference (I prefer the magic keyboard on the M1).Likewise, the 15' MBP doesn't get hot, most of the time.Battery life is 'good enough' for most tasks, most of the time.Likewise, there's a lot of places where there aren't any differences I don't know how the M1 Macbook Pro speakers compare, but this is the 'new' low end Macbook pro. The speakers on the low end Intel Macbook Pro are noticeably worse than the higher end Macbook Pros.Larger screen => More screen real estate.The speed is about the same for 99% of tasks (really, how often do you max out all of the CPU cores?).

The ability to use multiple external monitors.No random bugs, like the screensaver bug or major bluetooth issues.

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