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Reuben klang · 4 Mar 2022 at 10:17

dannyjo22 said:
There's little reason for them to release an M2 version of anything yet. I think an M1 max/pro mini will come first. I need to replace my 10.5 iPad Pro from about 2017 but I don't hold out much hope of getting anything fast. I've been waiting nearly 2 months for a base model iPad for a family member.

My M1 iPad is amazing. It’s basically stopped me using my MBP and I no longer feel the need to get the new MBP.

I had the same iPad as you and the jump with the MK is amazing.

Bluecube · 4 Mar 2022 at 10:48

For the love of all that’s holy, please release a new 27” iMac. I’ve been waiting for over a year now for one!

LiE · 4 Mar 2022 at 10:55

Bluecube said:
For the love of all that’s holy, please release a new 27” iMac. I’ve been waiting for over a year now for one!

Going to be later in the year for sure.

MacRumours already put out an article to help people stay grounded with unrealistic release expectations.

https://www.macrumors.com/2022/03/03/what-not-to-expect-march-2022-apple-event/

Larger Apple Silicon iMac

Apple is expected to announce at least one new Mac at its event next week, but that's unlikely to be a larger Apple silicon iMac. Apple last updated the ‌iMac‌ with the 24-inch design powered by the M1 chip.

The other ‌iMac‌ in the lineup, the 27-inch ‌iMac‌, continues to feature an almost 10-year old design, but Apple is rumored to be working on a new model expected to launch sometime in the summer. The larger Apple silicon ‌iMac‌ is rumored to be powered by the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, features a mini-LED, ProMotion display, and a design similar to the 24-inch desktop.

dannyjo22 · 4 Mar 2022 at 16:42

Reuben klang said:
My M1 iPad is amazing. It’s basically stopped me using my MBP and I no longer feel the need to get the new MBP.

I had the same iPad as you and the jump with the MK is amazing.

Yeah I'm tempted to just buy that model, I'd miss the 4 speakers which are excellent even in my old model. To be fair I could carry on using this 2017 model as nothing bothers it but my sons 2013/14 model is on it's last legs and it's time to hand down the line!

thewanted · 4 Mar 2022 at 17:04

Reuben klang said:
My M1 iPad is amazing. It’s basically stopped me using my MBP and I no longer feel the need to get the new MBP.

I had the same iPad as you and the jump with the MK is amazing.

Perhaps not the right place to ask, but isn't it difficult to use a tablet in lieu of a proper computer? I couldn't imagine using a tablet for everything.

Rimsy · 4 Mar 2022 at 17:46

thewanted said:
Perhaps not the right place to ask, but isn't it difficult to use a tablet in lieu of a proper computer? I couldn't imagine using a tablet for everything.

Depends on what you use the computer for. Personally if i can use my M1 iPad pro / magic keyboard combo for anything I'll generally choose that over using my PC.

Reuben klang · 4 Mar 2022 at 17:48

dannyjo22 said:
Yeah I'm tempted to just buy that model, I'd miss the 4 speakers which are excellent even in my old model. To be fair I could carry on using this 2017 model as nothing bothers it but my sons 2013/14 model is on it's last legs and it's time to hand down the line!

I would, until last year with the M1 the update cycle was 2 years. I suspect they’ll probably do the same as there isn’t really a need to upgrade the M1 to a pro/max or M2 yet.

thewanted said:
Perhaps not the right place to ask, but isn't it difficult to use a tablet in lieu of a proper computer? I couldn't imagine using a tablet for everything.

Anything that I can’t do on the iPad, I’ll just get the laptop out but I’m finding it few and far between now. It’s a weird thing to say but it’s just a joy to use.

HACO · 4 Mar 2022 at 18:08

LiE said:
Going to be later in the year for sure.

MacRumours already put out an article to help people stay grounded with unrealistic release expectations.

https://www.macrumors.com/2022/03/03/what-not-to-expect-march-2022-apple-event/

Yeah. We won't be seeing a larger iMac this time. No chance. We'd have heard about it by now.

explicit4u · 4 Mar 2022 at 18:41

Are there any solid rumours on the SE3, the fact it's been two years is kinda irrelevant as it doesn't have a consistent schedule.

b0rn2sk8 · 4 Mar 2022 at 18:43

explicit4u said:
Are there any solid rumours on the SE3, the fact it's been two years is kinda irrelevant as it doesn't have a consistent schedule.

Yes, lots of solid rumours.

No design change so just an internal spec bump.

Bluecube · 4 Mar 2022 at 19:54

HACO said:
Yeah. We won't be seeing a larger iMac this time. No chance. We'd have heard about it by now.

Seems to be the case. Macrumours has an interesting report on a “Mac Studio” which could possibly be a high end Mac Mini. Pair this with the new (and hopefully good) monitor and I may go for this combination instead. It’s really a decent screen of 27” or higher that I’m after.

HACO · 4 Mar 2022 at 20:38

Bluecube said:
Seems to be the case. Macrumours has an interesting report on a “Mac Studio” which could possibly be a high end Mac Mini. Pair this with the new (and hopefully good) monitor and I may go for this combination instead. It’s really a decent screen of 27” or higher that I’m after.

The problem with the rumoured Apple monitor is the pricing, which seems to be in the $2500 range. All people want is a 27" iMac screen without the computer for less than $1000 but it seems like Apple won't release this.

malachi · 5 Mar 2022 at 13:46

b0rn2sk8 said:
Yes, lots of solid rumours.

No design change so just an internal spec bump.

Just ordered an iPhone 13 mini. Might cancel for the SE3 depending on the specs.

Think my 2018 iPad Pro is due for an upgrade due to battery.

LiE · 5 Mar 2022 at 13:50

malachi said:
Just ordered an iPhone 13 mini. Might cancel for the SE3 depending on the specs.

Think my 2018 iPad Pro is due for an upgrade due to battery.

For what it’s worth I really like my 13 mini.

Terminal_Boy · 5 Mar 2022 at 14:25

stuman said:
I’m still on the SE1 so badly need an upgrade now. I’m hoping they’ll take the 12mini chassis….but think it will probably just be a guts change and mildly better camera.

I’d be very surprised if there’s any iPhone 8 chassis parts left as the 2020 SE will have used them all up.

Deleted member 77746 · 5 Mar 2022 at 16:14

would be nice to see a cheap iPhone SE3.

Irish_Tom · 5 Mar 2022 at 21:51

HACO said:
The problem with the rumoured Apple monitor is the pricing, which seems to be in the $2500 range. All people want is a 27" iMac screen without the computer for less than $1000 but it seems like Apple won't release this.

+1

I would have two!

b0rn2sk8 · 5 Mar 2022 at 21:55

Terminal_Boy said:
I’d be very surprised if there’s any iPhone 8 chassis parts left as the 2020 SE will have used them all up.

I’m sure they can just make more, they’ll all be JIT anyway so there wouldn’t be any ‘left over’.

Feek · 5 Mar 2022 at 22:12

HACO said:
The problem with the rumoured Apple monitor is the pricing, which seems to be in the $2500 range. All people want is a 27" iMac screen without the computer for less than $1000 but it seems like Apple won't release this.

Irish_Tom said:
+1

I would have two!

I probably would as well. I’d move from an iMac to a Mac mini.

Irish_Tom · 5 Mar 2022 at 22:16

Feek said:
I probably would as well. I’d move from an iMac to a Mac mini.

I'd be looking to run two of them off a 27" iMac for tripple-screen goodness.

I often find with dual monitors that I could do with an extra screen.

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