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Qualcomm has taken a couple of tries at making Snapdragon chips for PCs. This is definitely more promising, though, since it sounds like the company has seen what Apple did and followed suit.
 
With that said, Qualcomm is definitely thirsty here, so I'll be cautious about the Snapdragon X Elite (and X Plus) until we have some testing beyond the company. I don't think any performance gap would be quite as cavernous as some fear, but it might not be an M3 buster in practice. The big question is whether or not Windows and apps have improved to the point where ARM truly feels quick and well-supported.

Qualcomm has taken a couple of tries at making Snapdragon chips for PCs. This is definitely more promising, though, since it sounds like the company has seen what Apple did and followed suit.
 
With that said, Qualcomm is definitely thirsty here, so I'll be cautious about the Snapdragon X Elite (and X Plus) until we have some testing beyond the company. I don't think any performance gap would be quite as cavernous as some fear, but it might not be an M3 buster in practice. The big question is whether or not Windows and apps have improved to the point where ARM truly feels quick and well-supported.

I'd suggest the 15-inch MacBook Air M3. It's definitely thin and light, and lasts a long time on battery. The screen is big enough that you'll have breathing room for your editing software. The only catches are the lack of an SD reader (not necessarily an issue depending on how you get your CR3 files) and the absence of a fan. It's a bit slower under long, intense workloads than a MacBook Pro M3.
 
I'd consider the MacBook Pro worthwhile, but mainly if you're either seriously straining your computer or crave the features it has (mainly the 120Hz mini-LED display and SD reader).
 
Both Macs have an advantage over at least some Windows laptops: they don't throttle on battery power, and they last relatively long with heavy workloads. That's helpful if you have to finish a photo or video project while you're out.
 
ASUS generally makes great laptops, and I wouldn't mind a Zenbook 13S in a pinch; it's just not my first pick for audiovisual editing. Besides, I think you'll have fun getting used to macOS.

I'd suggest the 15-inch MacBook Air M3. It's definitely thin and light, and lasts a long time on battery. The screen is big enough that you'll have breathing room for your editing software. The only catches are the lack of an SD reader (not necessarily an issue depending on how you get your CR3 files) and the absence of a fan. It's a bit slower under long, intense workloads than a MacBook Pro M3.
 
I'd consider the MacBook Pro worthwhile, but mainly if you're either seriously straining your computer or crave the features it has (mainly the 120Hz mini-LED display and SD reader).
 
Both Macs have an advantage over at least some Windows laptops: they don't throttle on battery power, and they last relatively long with heavy workloads. That's helpful if you have to finish a photo or video project while you're out.
 
ASUS generally makes great laptops, and I wouldn't mind a Zenbook 13S in a pinch; it's just not my first pick for audiovisual editing. Besides, I think you'll have fun getting used to macOS.

I'd suggest the 15-inch MacBook Air M3. It's definitely thin and light, and lasts a long time on battery. The screen is big enough that you'll have breathing room for your editing software. The only catches are the lack of an SD reader (not necessarily an issue depending on how you get your CR3 files) and the absence of a fan. It's a bit slower under long, intense workloads than a MacBook Pro M3.
 
I'd consider the MacBook Pro worthwhile, but mainly if you're either seriously straining your computer or crave the features it has (mainly the 120Hz mini-LED display and SD reader).
 
Both Macs have an advantage over at least some Windows laptops: they don't throttle on battery power, and they last relatively long with heavy workloads. That's helpful if you have to finish a photo or video project while you're out.
 
ASUS generally makes great laptops, and I wouldn't mind a Zenbook 13S in a pinch; it's just not my first pick for audiovisual editing. Besides, I think you'll have fun getting used to macOS.

It may make Apple change certain policies, but it's not going to prompt a fundamental rethink of the company's strategy. It's still going to be vertically integrated and sell based on its ecosystem.
 
As others have said, the goal of a case like this isn't to end any monopoly; it's to make sure that rivals can compete fairly. And while regulators can impose terms, that doesn't stop companies from finding new ways to reassert themselves (see: Microsoft). Apple will keep soldiering on, and it'll still be easier to use an Apple Watch or iMessage on your iPhone than a Wear OS watch or WhatsApp.

That will be really difficult to know, mainly since I doubt Apple wants anyone to know, commercially sensitive information yada yada.
 
What we do know is Apple's Gross Margin is ~45% and their Operating Margin is ~30%, operating margin includes things like R&D but both are overall business metrics not a per specific product like the Vision Pro. Being a new product of a new type gross margin on the product is going to be higher than a MacBook for example since way more R&D cost is involved for the Vision Pro comparatively. that'll go down each generation presumably but could stay relatively high for the first through third 🤷‍♂️
 
That said I doubt the ~$1500 is all that accurate. This product requires all new molds and tooling, entirely new manufacturing all of which is actually damn expensive. Like many hundreds of thousands for each new mold alone, not including the original product design just the manufacturing design and engineering required to make the part.
 
P.S. Nvidia's Gross Margin is ~73% and Operating Margin ~49%, AMD ~47%/~5% respectively.

The Galaxy S24+ is worth upgrading if you have an older model, since it brings back a 1440p display (not seen since the S20) and includes a larger battery on top of the other minor upgrades. But I will agree the regular model is a tough sell for many people.

The Galaxy S24+ is worth upgrading if you have an older model, since it brings back a 1440p display (not seen since the S20) and includes a larger battery on top of the other minor upgrades. But I will agree the regular model is a tough sell for many people.

I don't have direct experience, but everything I've seen indicates that the only real issue may be customer support at this stage. Nothing is a relatively new company and doesn't have a huge service infrastructure at this stage. If you're careful with your phones or willing to try a young brand, though, I'd say go for it. Even if the Glyph feature feels gimmicky, the Phone 2 is still a good device.

I don't think there's an easy answer here, unfortunately. Android vendors are getting better at long-term support, including mid-tier champs like Moto and OnePlus, but the truth remains that Google and Samsung are the go-tos if you expect timely updates over a long period.
 
It's true that you're very unlikely to fall victim to a breach stemming from an outdated OS release. Don't worry too much if your phone is reasonably late to an update. However, we shouldn't assume that an attack won't happen just because it hasn't. Just ask Windows XP users what it was like when the Blaster worm basically up-ended OS security expectations. And while Android isn't as dependent on major OS revisions for features as iOS is, I'm not a fan of vendors that drop all major upgrades after two to three years... you shouldn't have to replace your phone that quickly just to keep up with OS-level features.

Rumor goes that a 32-inch iMac Pro is in the pipeline, but not for a while. Me, I just wish Apple had bumped up the base model iMac; 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and two ports just doesn't cut it for what's likely a family computer. You really want to buy at least the 16GB/512GB config with the full port array.

I'll echo the MacBook Air recommendation. 13-inch if you prize portability, 15-inch if you want as much visual real estate as possible. Get it with 512GB or more storage if you can; you don't absolutely need more than 8GB of RAM for writing, but if it were me I'd spring for 16GB.
 
The Air is silent, lasts ages on battery and, importantly, doesn't really throttle down while unplugged. Toss in a good keyboard/trackpad combo and you'll probably enjoy writing.

I would lean toward the Google Pixel 7a myself. Great photography for the money, solid performance, a relatively clean Android interface, good battery life and a healthy OS update policy. It's a good way to dip into Android without being overwhelmed by customizations. If you're willing to use a customized Android interface, Samsung's Galaxy A54 5G should be a viable alternative.
 
Don't fret about PWM on an OLED screen unless you know you're sensitive to it. I've used many OLED phones over the years (including my current iPhone 13 Pro and Pixel 6) and haven't had issues.
 
Likewise, don't worry about unlocking the bootloader. You should generally buy a phone based on the officially promised OS support, not what the community offers. You're not guaranteed to get custom firmware for as long as you intend to use the phone, or for everything to work as intended. An unlocked bootloader should be considered a nice bonus if you're willing to tinker with the software.

It's true that Google Play Services softens the need for OS updates, but it's more about the sheer commitment.
 
This means that, for the practical life of your phone, you'll always be running the latest version of Android. You get all the new features (that your hardware supports, anyway) and compatibility. It's the kind of trust previously reserved for iPhone users.
 
That and this hopefully pressures Android vendors to up their game. Companies like Samsung are doing a decent job, but seven years would be better.

It's true that Google Play Services softens the need for OS updates, but it's more about the sheer commitment.
 
This means that, for the practical life of your phone, you'll always be running the latest version of Android. You get all the new features (that your hardware supports, anyway) and compatibility. It's the kind of trust previously reserved for iPhone users.
 
That and this hopefully pressures Android vendors to up their game. Companies like Samsung are doing a decent job, but seven years would be better.

It's true that Google Play Services softens the need for OS updates, but it's more about the sheer commitment.
 
This means that, for the practical life of your phone, you'll always be running the latest version of Android. You get all the new features (that your hardware supports, anyway) and compatibility. It's the kind of trust previously reserved for iPhone users.
 
That and this hopefully pressures Android vendors to up their game. Companies like Samsung are doing a decent job, but seven years would be better.

It's true that Google Play Services softens the need for OS updates, but it's more about the sheer commitment.
 
This means that, for the practical life of your phone, you'll always be running the latest version of Android. You get all the new features (that your hardware supports, anyway) and compatibility. It's the kind of trust previously reserved for iPhone users.
 
That and this hopefully pressures Android vendors to up their game. Companies like Samsung are doing a decent job, but seven years would be better.

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I'll be honest: I don't think it's realistic to expect mobile OS developers and phone vendors to support apps and technologies nearly a decade old. So much has changed since then, and maintaining compatibility that far back is a technical nightmare.
 
Besides, Steve Jobs was right: mobile Flash was a performance hog, buggy and insecure. Obviously modern phones wouldn't have as much of a problem handling it, but there's a good reason Flash died and was replaced by a combination of HTML5 and native apps. Even Adobe urged people to move on years ago.
 
There's also a philosophical element here. If you insist on holding on to apps or features forever, you miss out on new apps and features you might really enjoy. You hurt yourself by refusing to let go. And I've seen this story play out before. The folks who refuse to buy a phone without old feature X or Y seldom get the industry to bend to their will — they just become That Person holding on to a dying seven-year-old phone, making themselves suffer while they wait for the change that never comes.

I'll be honest: I don't think it's realistic to expect mobile OS developers and phone vendors to support apps and technologies nearly a decade old. So much has changed since then, and maintaining compatibility that far back is a technical nightmare.
 
Besides, Steve Jobs was right: mobile Flash was a performance hog, buggy and insecure. Obviously modern phones wouldn't have as much of a problem handling it, but there's a good reason Flash died and was replaced by a combination of HTML5 and native apps. Even Adobe urged people to move on years ago.
 
There's also a philosophical element here. If you insist on holding on to apps or features forever, you miss out on new apps and features you might really enjoy. You hurt yourself by refusing to let go. And I've seen this story play out before. The folks who refuse to buy a phone without old feature X or Y seldom get the industry to bend to their will — they just become That Person holding on to a dying seven-year-old phone, making themselves suffer while they wait for the change that never comes.

The iPad will easily last a typical day on a charge for that kind of use. You'd only really have to worry if you were playing demanding games, running particularly intensive apps (like Final Cut Pro) or engaged in serious multitasking.

I'd go for the MacBook Pro, easily.
 
The base M1 Pro still has good battery life, and it's more powerful in some situations than the base M2. The extra RAM on the MacBook Air isn't enough to offset the Pro's other advantages.

I'd go for the MacBook Pro, easily.
 
The base M1 Pro still has good battery life, and it's more powerful in some situations than the base M2. The extra RAM on the MacBook Air isn't enough to offset the Pro's other advantages.

I'd go for the MacBook Pro, easily.
 
The base M1 Pro still has good battery life, and it's more powerful in some situations than the base M2. The extra RAM on the MacBook Air isn't enough to offset the Pro's other advantages.