APPLE MacBook M1 – what changed ?
There are two answers to this question. One is that Apple designed specific instructions for its own purpose, so Intel couldn’t optimize the design for itself. The second answer is that Intel has pushed out a much more advanced process and design because it needs to keep up with the competition from AMD and NVIDIA. Apple’s M1 has clearly outnumbered their competitors. The way it talks to each component is impressive. We have heard about the “Apple’s Ecosystem”. All the products in the Apple’s portfolio works very well within their ecosystem. IPhone’s connectivity with Mac. Did you know that, if you are in a place where there is no WiFi, your MacBook can connect to your phone carrier’s network. You do not really have to do anything to enable Hotspot from your phone. It would be done seamlessly. Awesome? This is just a glimpse of the seamless integration, when you are within the ecosystem.
Another feature that I use very often is Airdrop. Files, pictures, documents etc can be sent to people close by so easily. Well, these are not the reasons to go for M1. Battery life is amazing, I can watch 2 movies, and power through the day working normally until shuteye. Feature wise, I enjoy the new ESC button in the new MacBook; this was on the screen bar in the previous version.
Screen bar, it is pretty good especially when you are using Safari. When you open Safari, your Bookmarks would be shown in the screen bar for easy access. I use it very often for Netflix, Prime Video, Facebook, LinkedIn etc. It shows up with the logo which is pretty cool. M1 MacBook is impressive and if you are planning to purchase a MacBook then you don’t need to think twice. I say this with a lot of anticipation; they have raised the bar so high with the M1 that I do not know what M2 or M1X would bring. They can obviously change the hardware specification. Nowadays 1TB is normal in Windows laptops. Maybe that is where they may go.
Now let’s talk about the reason why one should be moving to M1. If you are in the market for a new MacBook, then buy the M1. Apple would start de-prioritizing the Intel based applications from now on. This will give users ample time to ditch their current device and move to a newer version. Soon they will ditch the production of Intel based devices and then, finally the support. It might take 5 to 6 years but the fate of an Intel based MacBook is inevitable. Apple is making it very clear, either you use a M1 based MacBook or switch over to other brands. They could make this claim because they know their audience. Most of us don’t even care if it is an Intel, AMD or M1 based chip. We need performance, ease of use, features, value for money etc. As long as it is delivering as per my expectations, I will be fine with Apple taking my money. To be honest, so far the M1 MacBook has been delivering on their promise.