Subj : Re: Mac Sillicon
To   : Bob Roberts
From : Tracker1
Date : Mon Nov 23 2020 06:49:08

On 11/21/2020 11:42 AM, Bob Roberts wrote:
> The RAM is part of the "System on a chip" in the new M1 package.  So it's acutally
> integrated into the CPU.  Makes it fast as hell, but there are only 8 gig and 16 gig
> options right now.  I anticipate 32 gig and possibly 64 gig versions in some sort of
> "step-up" release of the chip in 6 months or so.

Wouldn't expect to see a 32/64gb variant short of an M2 variant in 18 
months or so, when they get ready to deprecate their current Intel line.

> The iMac has upgradable memory.  Along with the Mac Pro.  I don't believe any others
> do.

Not anymore... the mini had upgrade options, no longer.  The mini also 
lost 10G lan option, and cut back on Thunderbolt ports.  Also, doesn't 
currently support eGPU, may not until a new chip either.

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