New M3 MacBook Pro and M3 iMac - Apple's Scary Fast Event Pros and Cons
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- We have brand new M3 MacBook Pros and iMacs. In fact Apple launched 3 new M3 chips including the standard M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max Chips. In this video we discuss the pros and cons of the new M3 Mac computers and see if Apple's Scary Fast Event was a good one. If you are thinking about buying a new MacBook Pro or iMac then the new M3 CPU is a great chip to pick up. But did Apple change these systems enough for your hard earned money. Let's find out.
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Apple's pricing scheme is crazy. Earlier this year I went with an Apple refurb base-model M1 Studio because outfitted like I wanted it (more RAM & a large SSD), it was cheaper than an equivalently outfitted Mac mini. I am happy with what I got, but I'm disgusted with the inflated prices for hardware upgrades.
Yes, I think we all are especially the 8 GB ram standard going on in 2024. I mean they can't spend another $15 bucks to add 8 GB. Very odd choices for sure. 12 or 16 should be base and the storage should be 512 GB base.
@@craigneidel5GB Cloud is a joke too
Yes, they need to give more space.
I’m still happy with my 2020 27” iMac. It does everything I need it for without any issues. These prices for upgrades are crazy. Can’t see myself upgrading anytime soon.
Yes, if you have a 2020 27" then no need to upgrade now. That is still a great system.
If it's 2.5x faster than 27 inch iMac, then I didn't really miss much lol. I have the fully spec'd iMac 2020 but with 1tb storage. I personally didn't like the 24" size. Would choose 2.5x slower for the 27 inch lol.
Yes, it doesn't seem too impressive just yet but we will see when the tests come out.
Imac only 8gb ram is not good as professional photographer who needs more than 8gb ram I was looking forward for this, just hope they release more options soon
I don’t know why they couldn’t offer the m3 pro chip in the IMac, I’m gutted today, all the hype then this🙃
I totally agree. Not sure who would get the 14" with 8 GB ram or consider 8 GB in 2024. They need to do better.
Yes, they have it in the mini but not the iMac. Crazy times.
Its very frustrating, apple dosent give a FACEID in a pro device.
Got used to FACEID in my ipad pro M2 , will be great a FACEID provided in macbook pros as well.
I agree. Not many changes besides the chip
I completely agree, another big or a blast "leap" for the 8 GB memory setup which you can't upgrade at all (and yep, be waiting for the new, more powerful "pro" version for another ~1.7 K $ soon ). Thanks for the honest review, Craig.
I am not against to pay for the design, for the reliable and flexible software (since using the Apple the last 8 years) but I must say that they recent policy is confusing and too greedy. I can pay but show me the reason (the nice color and loud advertisement it's not enough).
You are correct for sure. 8 GB ram and 256 GB is just plain out unacceptable in 2024. They should just add the $200 to the price and start with 16 and it would be less of an insult. I love Apple products but how much money did they save. Even starting with 12 GB on the base is something we would be more happy with. Also, the iMac has no Pro model. I'm guessing if they do come out with a 27" it will be 3K so that would have been a great option for some. Anyhow, it's just unusual to say the least.
So very disappointed about the iMac with 8 gigs of memory there joking and their comment the 24" replaced the 21" and 27" I laughed. I will still stick with my 2019 27" iMac.
Or just use the regular M2 Mac mini with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD for $1,000 USD. Get a 27-inch QHD LG monitor for $250. Wireless keyboard/mouse and 1080p web camera for $70. Total pre-tax = $1,320.
I totally agree. 8 GB ram is crazy for today and no Pro chip etc. Something is a bit off.
Yes, that is still one of the best deals for sure.
I'll be hanging on to my refurbished M1 MBP 14. If I upgrade the new model to same specs (un-binned Pro chip/16GB/1TB) it would cost me $500 more than I paid for mine. I can't justify paying that much for the admittedly nice spec bump of the M3.
No need to upgrade unless you need the new GPU performance. For coding on the CPU, it is only a 15% improvement for performance cores against the M2. 30% improvement against the M1.
I totally agree. The more I look at this the more it doesn't make sense. Also, the iMac with no Pro chip and starting at 8/256 going into 2024. Wow, I think they dropped the ball here.
You are right. They were showing how it competes against the M1 and not even the M2 for most of the video. Also 8 GB ram to start, are they serious on that.
Craig, 24" imac here. Will end up keeping the imac, but since new Airs were not shown this keynote, will look at one of the bargain Airs you have shown in the past couple videos.
Yes, the 24" isn't compiling enough for me to upgrade to that. The M1 MacBooks Airs are great if you can pick those up for around $750.
I'm disappointed. Don't really see the value of upgrading if we're already on silicon. Unless we have to. Not enough to entice me from my base model M1 Air.
I agree 100%. The M1 is perfect and with 8 GB on the new base models (why Apple), I would just keep the M1.
Craig - the base model 14” loses a port, has no thunderbolt 4, and comes with only 8GB RAM, thus the price cut to get it into the range of 13” MBP
Yes, but it still has 8 GB ram as the base. I mean if $1,599 then it's not a great deal. I know you get the screen and other items but you have to assume this is a min of $1,799 as you need 16 GB for sure.
Amazing how people react to a new color.
Funny i know. Also, most likely will have fingerprint issues but I guess time will tell.
I am disappointed in the limited configuration options on the iMac. I recall ordering my 2017 iMac. There were numerous processor, memory, storage options. They’ve turned a machine that could be used by advanced amateurs and even pros (what with its 5K display) into essentially a student or household unit. Why isn’t there the option to at least get the M3 Pro chip with similar config options as the 14” laptop?
I ask the same question. There should have been a M3 Pro option for sure. People are saying it might not fit into the chin of the new iMac but if that's the case then that is a terrible design flaw.
The new M3 imac does give you the choice of 24gb ram where the M1 maxed out at 16gb.
Yes, but you are around $1,900 for 24 GB and only 512 SSD. So it's not the best. They need to do more with the base and they should have come out with a Pro chip in the iMac. That would have been a great system.
Good video, you said what I was thinking. Still the same pastel colors at the front, still 8gb base models, still insanely expensive upgrades Now let's just wait for the tests.
Thanks, and I think even the memory speed is less then the M1 and M2 models on the higher end chips. It's odd for sure what they are doing here. 8 GB ram too, come on.
@@craigneidel...fantastic...
Only time will tell.
Lets wait for it to come out and see the true numbers
Yes, but with the low 8 GB ram still and lower memory speeds etc., it better be good enough or it's hard to justify a new Mac for Christmas.
I have a feeling we're going to be on the 3nm moving forward for a while..I don't know..2026?2027? This is just the begining really. I am excited about this but I have a feeling we're only touching the surface of what this chip can do.
yes, I think these are the bottom of the batch of 3nm chips to sell before Christmas and more will be coming in 2024.
I've got 2020 M1 MacBook Pro and no money. How can I obtain MacBook Pro M3 Max?
Win the lotto I would assume.
Underwhelmed as usual. To get the ports/ram/hd the iMac will be close to $2100 with tax. I'll keep my 27" iMac. At least the infomercial was scary fast, 30 minutes.
Yes, me too. It's not enough to upgrade unless you just need a new system. The 8 GB ram is a killer on the price though. It will cost $200 off the bat.
Yep, 200 for the ram upgrade, 200 for the SSD upgrade, 200 for the extra ports, it adds up scary fast. @@craigneidel
Yes, it's not a good thing to see and Apple needs to change that for sure. But they won't.
On the iMac we are not getting anything new apart from the new chip. I'm totally keeping my M1 iMac, not worth upgrading imo. M1 chip is more than capable for all that I do - including video editing and some gaming. Thanks, Apple, you have gratitude from my wallet.
Yes, not their best moment with 8 GB and 256 as standards. I do agree.
Scary Fast! 💨 comment lol
Not too bad.
No 27" iMac... guess I'll be waiting another year
Yes, that sucks and why do they refuse to make a 27"? Ram still at 8 GB too. Crazy stupid for them to do that.
Sounds too Me the M1 is for me.
Yes, the M1 is still great for sure. No reason to change.
8g RAM
Why Apple why????🙁🙁
8 GB is stupid and not a good move by Apple. I really thought they would finally go to at least 12 GB even though it should really be 16.
Meh?
Aw, you guys don't like anything.
My sister got a base model M1 MacBook Air last spring. She's a teacher and she's delighted with it.
I just got my long-wished-for M1 MacBook Air with twice the RAM and twice the storage. I'm loving it.
They almost specifically said the new Space Black is NOT like the previous midnight blue one.
Yeah, the M3 is the same kind of incremental increase that the M2 was. They're comparing this to the M1 and intel Macs because the iMac and a lot of other Mac owners are still on the M1 and intel Macs.
It's time to upgrade already!
So that's why "50% faster than the M1, " and "11 times faster than intel Macs."
You've been waiting. It's time to stop waiting and get a new Mac.
This new M3 is impressive, but I'm still getting a kick out of the M1 after my old "Ivy Bridge i3" 13" MacBook Pro.
The M3 is faster than most other machines in the market. That alone qualifies as "scary fast."
Not to mention it runs cool and has exceptional battery life.
A "black iMac"?! Are you nuts? Do you really think that would look good??
8GB of RAM allows for a low entry price and 8GB really is good enough if you're not pushing your Mac more than most people do.
You guys just look for things to try to complain about. Nobody said you had to actually buy one.
Yes, not too exciting. Why 8 GB ram in 2024 coming up? The new iMac with 8/256 base. You know I love Apple but you are the first comment to think this is a good upgrade. Yes, if you need a computer they are nice but if you have an M1 or M2 you should not upgrade. Also, no Pro chip in the iMacs is a disappointment but they may not fit. I love Apple but these things need to be called out. I mean an extra 8 GB of Ram costs them like $20 at most and they can't do that. Also, I heard the ram is slower speed then the M1 and M2. People will buy the black color for sure and if you don't like it that is fine but I'm guessing it will be all over the place. Fingerprints and scratches should first be tested since that could be an issue. Anyhow, so far I have about 80 comments and I would say 90% are not too happy.
I'm disappointed. I wanted to see Tim Cook dressed as Count Dracula. The picture you show of him at the opening isn't even remotely scary. It looks like the entrance to a car park.
He scares me for some reasons but that other guy a bit more. They also scare me with the pricing setup of any 8 GB ram on base and 256 GB in 2023-2024. That is the real scary thing. Thanks for watching.
Apparently the M3 is not faster than the M2 🤔😏
Was a bit weird they compared to m1 so much.
Trying to win over all the M1 MBP owners that didn't switch to the M2 MBP.
Sound like that could be it.
Apple is out of control and the sad part is people will pay the price which keeps Apple going. I just may go back to a windows machine where I have more and cheaper options.
The M1 macBook Air is $750 and a great value at that price. Or the Mac mini is also a great deal.
One word Craig....MEH
I agree, it's nothing too exciting and they need to do more. Even providing 16 GB as the base, which would cost them like $50, would have created a buzz. But they didn't for some reason.
Disappointing event.
Yes, they are nice computers but not what I think everybody was looking for. I won't buy another one with 8 GB ram for sure.