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Eye-watering power: Mac Studio review roundup

Eye-watering power: Mac Studio review roundup

Apple's updated desktop is a performance powerhouse.

Leander Kahney
June 13, 2023

If you’re wondering about the performance of the new Mac Studio versus its much more expensive Mac Pro cousin, check out our review roundup.

The Studio performs as well as the bigger tower machine, which is somewhat of a surprise but shouldn’t be: They’re both based on the same chip.

So, if you want raw power but don’t need expansion slots, the Studio is the machine to get.

Also, don’t miss our explainer on why Apple’s latest hardware doesn’t support RAM upgrades or external GPUs. It’s all down to Apple silicon’s unified memory architecture.

Also in today’s newsletter:

Apple’s new Mac Pro, Mac Studio, and 15-inch MacBook Air are starting to arrive. And, quite surprisingly, you can already save $50 on the 15-inch MacBook Air.
We have a great deal on Degoo cloud storage. Get 10TB of lifetime storage for less than $80.
A great new feature of iOS 17 is Contact Posters; learn how to make yours here.
If you’re looking for a great tactical Apple Watch band, Mifa’s popular band now comes in orange and green.
Season 2 of Foundation arrives next month, and Apple just dropped an epic trailer for the space opera.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

2023 Mac Studio review roundup: Eye-watering power

The first reviews of the 2023 Mac Studio are out, and they’ve found noticeable performance improvements in the pro-grade Mac desktop.

Why the Mac Pro lacks upgradable RAM and support for eGPUs

The just-launched 2023 Mac Pro lacks features considered critical for workstations: upgradable RAM and support for eGPUs. Here’s why.

Slash $50 off the new 15-inch MacBook Air [Still available!]

Don't delay! Place your 15-inch MacBook Air order now and get a sweet discount on both 256GB and 512GB models.

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Price drop: Keep your memories safe with 10TB of lifetime cloud storage for $79.97

Want to keep your photos, videos and important files safe for life? Get the Degoo Premium 10TB lifetime backup plan for just $79.97.

Band and case combo makes Apple Watch pop with color

Are you ready for summer? You can look like you are. Just refresh your Apple Watch's look with a Goldenerre Color Pop band and a white case.

Get Mifa's cool tactical Apple Watch band in orange or green

People already loved the tactical look of Mifa's EDC Nylon Sports Leather Apple Watch Band, but now it comes in two new colors — orange and green.

^{A message from Bluetti}

Get a full day of power from a 1-hour charge with this new portable power station from Bluetti

The early bird sale on Bluetti's new power generator, the AC180, starts Wednesday. Save up to 15% on this portable power station that’s perfect for everything from camping trips to blackouts.

Epic ‘Foundation’ season 2 trailer goes supernova

The new trailer shows the grand scale of a sci-fi story (based on Isaac Asimov's classic novels) that unfolds over tremendous reaches of time and space.

How to create a great Contact Poster in iOS 17

Contact Posters are a brand-new feature that lets you customize how your contact card looks to other people. Here’s how to make one that shines.

Audio-Technica improves on a classic USB mic for content creators

Upgrades to the new AT2020USB-XP Cardioid Condenser USB Microphone bring studio-quality features to help you sound like a pro.

Today in Apple history: Eddy Cue takes the stand to defend iBooks pricing

On June 13, 2013, Eddy Cue testified during an antitrust case regarding e-book pricing. Apple eventually settled the iBooks lawsuit.

Tweetz o’ the day

The UI for downloading a map on iOS 17 is stupidly simple. Really loving it.
— Thomas Ricouard (@Dimillian)
Jun 12, 2023

I think the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M2 chip for $1,099 is my new go-to recommendation for the average person. Tremendous value. 15-inch model for $1,299 is also really great for those who want a larger display.
— Joe Rossignol (@rsgnl)
Jun 12, 2023

One more thing ...

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Coming back after seven months in Indian villages, I saw the craziness of the Western world as well as its capacity for rational thought. If you just sit and observe, you will see how restless your mind is. If you try to calm it, it only makes it worse, but over time it does calm, and when it does, there’s room to hear more subtle things — that’s when your intuition starts to blossom and you start to see things more clearly and be in the present more. Your mind just slows down, and you see a tremendous expanse in the moment. You see so much more than you could see before. It’s a discipline; you have to practice it.

— Steve Jobs, 2011.

Today’s poll

Which is better for you, Mac Studio or Mac Pro?

Results from yesterday’s poll: What do you think of the 15-inch MacBook Air?

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