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773: 2024 State of the Platforms (Part 2)

2024/12/1
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David Sparks：认为现在是Mac用户的好时代，Apple Silicon的出现带来了性能提升和效率改进，并对未来发展方向进行了展望。他还对Apple的硬件和软件策略进行了分析，包括对MacBook Air、MacBook Pro、iMac、Mac mini、Mac Studio和Mac Pro等产品的评价，以及对macOS Ventura的评价。此外，他还对Apple TV硬件和Apple TV+内容进行了评价，并对iCloud和iCloud+的存储空间问题提出了批评。最后，他还对Apple Music、Apple Arcade、Apple Fitness+、Apple News+、Apple Podcasts和Apple Books等服务进行了评价。 Stephen Hackett：对Apple Silicon的迭代升级表示肯定，认为其性能出色，但同时也指出了部分边缘问题，例如M3 Ultra的缺失。他还对MacBook Air和MacBook Pro的性能和设计进行了评价，并建议苹果推出更轻薄的MacBook。此外，他还对iMac、Mac mini和Mac Studio的定位和性能进行了分析，并对Mac Pro的定位不明确表示担忧。在软件方面，他认为macOS Ventura的更新主要集中在提高用户体验和系统稳定性上，并对Vision Pro的硬件和软件体验进行了评价，认为其硬件在防晕动方面表现出色，但软件体验有待提升，特别是苹果原生应用软件的体验。他还对Apple TV硬件和Apple TV+内容进行了评价，并对iCloud+的存储空间问题提出了批评。最后，他还对Apple Music、Apple Arcade、Apple Fitness+、Apple News+、Apple Podcasts和Apple Books等服务进行了评价。

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The transition to Apple Silicon has been successful, with the M1, M2, M3, and M4 chips providing significant performance improvements. However, there are concerns about the high-end chips like the M3 Ultra and the future of the Mac Pro.
  • Apple Silicon has significantly improved performance and efficiency.
  • The M4 generation is a notable leap in performance.
  • High-end desktops like the Mac Studio and Mac Pro are still awaiting updates.

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Subtitle: Mac, Vision Pro, Apple TV, iCloud & Services

Stephen and David make it through the rest of Apple's platforms this week, including a speed round of the company's entertainment portfolio.

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