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Vegastar posted:Announcing an M1 iPad Pro without any mention of giving iPad OS more ability to take advantage of it makes this really underwhelming. They will at WWDC. And the new iMac's look great. My only concern is the white boarder, not black boarder. When they release the 27 inch iMac in some colors, but have a black bezel, I'll be pumped. It's the little things that make it great. (MagSafe return, headphone jack on the freaking side, Ethernet in the power brick,) and so on.And for 99% of most average computer users who want a desktop, this is already a drat good machine. For standard office work, this is a drat good machine. Even for me, who runs a publishing business from my 2015 iMac, it's basically a perfect machine, but I won't go lower than 5K. (and I want two external monitor support, because I'm silly and like to have two displays on either side of the 5k.
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Hughmoris posted:Dumb question from someone outside of the Apple ecosystem: They are confirmed to be backwards compatible, yes. The older ATV 2, 3, and 4 remotes are also compatible with the 4K.
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Apr 20, 2021 19:45
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Can we order the new iPads and just camp for delivery? I can configure it, but CONTINUE is greyed out.
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Apr 20, 2021 19:46
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AlternateAccount posted:Can we order the new iPads and just camp for delivery? I can configure it, but CONTINUE is greyed out. says order 4/30 delivered second half of may right on the build page.
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LionArcher posted:They will at WWDC. And the new iMac's look great. My only concern is the white boarder, not black boarder. When they release the 27 inch iMac in some colors, but have a black bezel, I'll be pumped. It's the little things that make it great. (MagSafe return, headphone jack on the freaking side, Ethernet in the power brick,) and so on.And for 99% of most average computer users who want a desktop, this is already a drat good machine. For standard office work, this is a drat good machine. Even for me, who runs a publishing business from my 2015 iMac, it's basically a perfect machine, but I won't go lower than 5K. (and I want two external monitor support, because I'm silly and like to have two displays on either side of the 5k. That's where I am at. I will definitely buy the 27 inch Apple Silicon iMac. I did however order a new pistachio phone case and watch band.
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Apr 20, 2021 19:51
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Man, 12.9” iPad cellular is $1,300. That’s def both not surprising and also not cheap. Maybe I’ll just find someone selling their 2020 iPad 12.9 cellular.
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ATV remotes are what I'll be purchasing. The 4Ks I have are perfectly serviceable. I *want* the new iPad Pro, but my 2019 Pro is still kicking around just fine. I'll probably hold off for another year at least on that. I'm waiting for the new MBPs to hit before I pull the trigger on a new computer. Hopefully there will be an announcement at the WWDC this summer.
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Apr 20, 2021 19:56
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badjohny posted:says order 4/30 delivered second half of may right on the build page. Derp, thank you.
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Apr 20, 2021 20:00
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So besides the remote, what’s new in the Apple TV? Faster cpu but I don’t think I would notice. High frame rate HDR but I don’t watch anything in high frame rate. Calibration which seems like a software feature pretending to be a hardware one. Leaning towards just getting the remote.
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smackfu posted:So besides the remote, what’s new in the Apple TV? HDMI 2.1 and wifi 6.
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Apr 20, 2021 20:14
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Based on the 24" iMac, I'm excited about the replacement for the 27". I just hope that I can still upgrade the RAM on my own.
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Apr 20, 2021 20:16
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Bob Socko posted:Based on the 24" iMac, I'm excited about the replacement for the 27". I just hope that I can still upgrade the RAM on my own. I don't see how you could. Unless they have a second layer of ram? On chip and on motherboard ram? The Ram is built into the M1 chip. So unless they let you add ram in addition to what is on the chip, you are not going to upgrade ram.
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Apr 20, 2021 20:18
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So Apple that the AirTag doesn’t have any form of attachment built in so you need to buy an accessory to attach to your keys. I am kind of surprised that they are selling the $13 Belkin key ring on the Apple Store which is undercutting their $35 leather version. (Also surprised Apple is still so heavy into leather everything with their environment focus.)
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smackfu posted:So Apple that the AirTag doesn’t have any form of attachment built in so you need to buy an accessory to attach to your keys. This, but it’s drat smart. We all say “wow, only $30” and then you pay $10-20 more for the drat hook separate. Yes I’ll still probably buy them.
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FCKGW posted:It is indeed backwards compatible with current ATV 4K and HD. EL BROMANCE posted:They are confirmed to be backwards compatible, yes. Thanks!
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Apr 20, 2021 20:41
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badjohny posted:I don't see how you could. Unless they have a second layer of ram? On chip and on motherboard ram? The Ram is built into the M1 chip. So unless they let you add ram in addition to what is on the chip, you are not going to upgrade ram. The ram itself seems to be a commodity part, and folks have had some success with replacing it, which suggests that it's not as tightly integrated as it seems. From a purely practical standpoint, I just can't imagine that Apple intends to be running off custom SOCs for every configuration of future Apple Silicon macs. Like, can you picture a 1.5TB Mac Pro SOC?
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So I don’t follow these tracker tiles very closely. If I have one on my keychain and drop my keys while out hiking in a wilderness and don’t realize for a half hour will they help me? Or is it more of a crap they fell off my dresser where in my house are they?
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Disappointing Pie posted:So I don’t follow these tracker tiles very closely. If I have one on my keychain and drop my keys while out hiking in a wilderness and don’t realize for a half hour will they help me? Or is it more of a crap they fell off my dresser where in my house are they? The latter. Works on base level exactly like tile: Bluetooth range. If a nearby iPhone finds it it’ll also work, but some Apple device needs to be nearby to locate it.
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Apr 20, 2021 21:06
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Disappointing Pie posted:So I don’t follow these tracker tiles very closely. If I have one on my keychain and drop my keys while out hiking in a wilderness and don’t realize for a half hour will they help me? Or is it more of a crap they fell off my dresser where in my house are they? From what I can see, it relies on the same kind of technology as the Covid contact tracing apps (but likely limited to iPhones). So likely not in wilderness, unless it marks the last time it had contact which can give you a starting point. But in any reasonably populated area, it looks like distance may not be an issue. From the product page: quote:Your AirTag sends out a secure Bluetooth signal that can be detected by nearby devices in the Find My network. These devices send the location of your AirTag to iCloud — then you can go to the Find My app and see it on a map. The whole process is anonymous and encrypted to protect your privacy.
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badjohny posted:I don't see how you could. Unless they have a second layer of ram? On chip and on motherboard ram? The Ram is built into the M1 chip. So unless they let you add ram in addition to what is on the chip, you are not going to upgrade ram. Wow, didn't realize the RAM was integrated into the chip. That might complicate things for me. Maybe I'll just pick up a current generation model for cheap when they start discounting them to get them out the door? 
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Apr 20, 2021 21:10
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Is there anything in the market currently like the Apple Tags?
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Apr 20, 2021 21:10
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punk rebel ecks posted:Is there anything in the market currently like the Apple Tags? Tile.
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Bob Socko posted:Wow, didn't realize the RAM was integrated into the chip. That might complicate things for me. Maybe I'll just pick up a current generation model for cheap when they start discounting them to get them out the door? Your only chance of a discount is going to be when they hit the refurb store.
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Apr 20, 2021 21:12
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Duckman2008 posted:Tile. But the Tiles don’t have directional locators, right? Apple’s U1 (or whatever) chip enables that functionality.
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Thwomp posted:But the Tiles don’t have directional locators, right? Well, yeah Apple is def doing it better, and even within a similar price point. So rip Tile. So if you were asking with the additional features, I don’t think other companies do because they don’t have access to the hardware like apple can.
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There's also the upcoming Chipolo ONE Spot, but that's not out until June in "limited" quantities, doesn't appear to have a replaceable battery, and I'm not sure it has all the capabilities.
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Tile has always been pretty meh to me and I’m always checking if a better competitor has come along. We have owned a bunch of Tiles over the years. In actual situations where it would be useful, it’s maybe a 30% success rate. The other times it just has no idea where the thing is. (On ATP this week they discussed who would even be the market for these things and I can’t believe none of them live with someone who never puts their stuff in the same place twice.)
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Apr 20, 2021 21:41
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It's kind of funny Apple has been starting their events with their green initiatives, and now they introduce a product that is designed to be thrown away in a year.
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Apr 20, 2021 21:42
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So everyone's iPhone works as a locational beacon, right? That's the huge superiority that Apple has over Tile.
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Euphoriaphone posted:It's kind of funny Apple has been starting their events with their green initiatives, and now they introduce a product that is designed to be thrown away in a year. the battery is replaceable TraderStav posted:So everyone's iPhone works as a locational beacon, right? That's the huge superiority that Apple has over Tile. and yes, especially since "oh no apps can't use bluetooth in the background to detect devices what a shame" -- Apple
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Apr 20, 2021 21:45
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Buff Hardback posted:the battery is replaceable Deffo put these on my kids, once they leave the house again.... How do I get dog and cat collars made with inserts for this thing? Should sell well.
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Buff Hardback posted:the battery is replaceable Ah, my mistake. That's great then. I'm not really interested in tracking tiles, and one reason is I'd feel terrible buying a tech product that you have to throw away once the battery dies.
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I can definitely see a lot of random products like luggage, backpacks, strollers adding “AirTag support” aka a pouch with a button.
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TraderStav posted:Deffo put these on my kids, once they leave the house again.... They're not really designed for tracking independently moving objects, plus the anti-stalking features will kick in
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Buff Hardback posted:They're not really designed for tracking independently moving objects, plus the anti-stalking features will kick in I haven't had a chance to dig into the details, interesting that there's criteria where it will not be tracked. But I guess I'm happy that it can't just be slipped into my luggage and tracked, makes a lot of sense.
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TraderStav posted:I haven't had a chance to dig into the details, interesting that there's criteria where it will not be tracked. But I guess I'm happy that it can't just be slipped into my luggage and tracked, makes a lot of sense. It's not so much that it won't track, but if the tag spends too much time away from the owner of the tag, and is instead moving consistently with a different iPhone, it'll notify that iPhone, and if there's no iPhone nearby (because the malicious actor has hid it on someone who uses Android), after a while it'll start beeping, and if you use NFC on it, it'll take you to the Apple page that will let you disable it.
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I’m glad that airtags are finally here and I can certainly make use of four of them
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Buff Hardback posted:It's not so much that it won't track, but if the tag spends too much time away from the owner of the tag, and is instead moving consistently with a different iPhone, it'll notify that iPhone, and if there's no iPhone nearby (because the malicious actor has hid it on someone who uses Android), after a while it'll start beeping, and if you use NFC on it, it'll take you to the Apple page that will let you disable it. Good info, thanks. Looks like it’ll work fine for putting on my foolish hound.
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I'm a big fan of the Tile but it seems like having the network of every* iPhone or whatever seems larger. I don't love that the Air Tags need an accessory just to hook them up to your keys.
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EL BROMANCE posted:Good info, thanks. Looks like it’ll work fine for putting on my foolish hound. Gruber talked to Apple employees, currently the timeout is set to 3 days before it starts freaking out and making "you're being tracked" sounds/notifications.
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