Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Apple M1 Macbook Air 2020

Took the dive to get a brand new Apple M1 Macbook Air (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB SSD) after hearing rave reviews on how the new SOC chip outperforms most Intel CPUs of the same class.

Although it requires Rosetta to perform code translation, my own initial test shows that the x86-based Adobe Premiere Pro runs with a few small hiccups and is 99% usable. Can't wait for the Premiere Pro version that is compatible with ARM-based M1 chip so as to enjoy an even faster and smoother experience in video editing. After all Final Cut Pro users have reported a very smooth user experience, so why would Adobe be lagging in that aspect?

If all turns out well, I should be able to let go of the NZXT H1 Desktop (Ryzen 5 3600, GTX 1660 Ti) to save some desk space. In terms of raw power, the Macbook is certainly no match for prowess of the GTX 1660 Ti but the portability of the Macbook is certainly a good trade-off.

Also bought the kid the base M1 Macbook Air (8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 256GB SSD) to replace the old and slow 2015 Macbook Air too!

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