Apple's Next Big Desktop Push Uncertain, Power On Suggests; Mac Pro on Life Support
The wait for a new Mac Pro seems to be stretching into the distant horizon, according to a recent report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in Power On. According to this latest development, it appears that Apple is having second thoughts about its high-end desktop strategy and may not release an updated Mac Pro anytime soon.
Gurman reveals that instead of pursuing the M4 Ultra chip for the next-generation Mac Pro, Apple has shifted its focus towards the more powerful M5 Ultra, which will only be available on the current Mac Studio. While this chip would have been a significant upgrade over its predecessor in the M2 Ultra-powered Mac Pro, it seems now that professional creatives looking to splurge on a high-performance desktop might instead opt for Apple's latest Mac Studio offering.
As many an artist and designer know, the Mac Pro has historically earned a reputation as the go-to machine for demanding workloads, thanks to its top-notch hardware and powerful capabilities. However, Apple's attempts to revamp the design have been met with mixed reviews, including the infamous "trash can" prototype that failed to make a lasting impression.
Now, it seems that the Mac Pro has fallen out of favor even after sporadic updates in recent years. The current model returns to the modern cheese grater aesthetic, while still boasting upgrades over its predecessor in terms of Apple silicon integration with the M2 Ultra chip.
The implications are clear: for those seeking a top-of-the-line desktop experience, it may be worth considering alternative options like the Mac Studio. With its own array of upgrades and innovative features, this new model seems poised to take center stage as Apple's professional desktop offering of choice – leaving the Mac Pro in limbo.
The wait for a new Mac Pro seems to be stretching into the distant horizon, according to a recent report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman in Power On. According to this latest development, it appears that Apple is having second thoughts about its high-end desktop strategy and may not release an updated Mac Pro anytime soon.
Gurman reveals that instead of pursuing the M4 Ultra chip for the next-generation Mac Pro, Apple has shifted its focus towards the more powerful M5 Ultra, which will only be available on the current Mac Studio. While this chip would have been a significant upgrade over its predecessor in the M2 Ultra-powered Mac Pro, it seems now that professional creatives looking to splurge on a high-performance desktop might instead opt for Apple's latest Mac Studio offering.
As many an artist and designer know, the Mac Pro has historically earned a reputation as the go-to machine for demanding workloads, thanks to its top-notch hardware and powerful capabilities. However, Apple's attempts to revamp the design have been met with mixed reviews, including the infamous "trash can" prototype that failed to make a lasting impression.
Now, it seems that the Mac Pro has fallen out of favor even after sporadic updates in recent years. The current model returns to the modern cheese grater aesthetic, while still boasting upgrades over its predecessor in terms of Apple silicon integration with the M2 Ultra chip.
The implications are clear: for those seeking a top-of-the-line desktop experience, it may be worth considering alternative options like the Mac Studio. With its own array of upgrades and innovative features, this new model seems poised to take center stage as Apple's professional desktop offering of choice – leaving the Mac Pro in limbo.
! I mean, who thought that a cheese grater aesthetic was a good idea? It's like they took all the excitement out of upgrading your workspace and replaced it with a bland, boring rectangle. And what about all the pros who actually use these things for their work?! They're getting left behind because Apple doesn't care about their needs anymore 
. Newsflash: just because someone in Power On is saying something doesn't make it true. And honestly, I'm not surprised - Apple has been playing it safe for far too long and now they're reaping the consequences 
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. But until then, I'll just be over here, waiting for someone else to come along and actually make a high-performance desktop that's worth using 
... my kids are both into graphic design and video editing, and I know how much they need that kind of power for their projects 
. The new Mac Studio might be a great alternative, but what about those who can't upgrade or afford to switch? 
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. I'd love to see some more clarification on why Apple's shifted its focus away from the M4 Ultra, but if I had to take a guess, I think it's because they're not confident enough in their own tech 
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. We might be in for an interesting shake-up in the desktop market 
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like i need a mac pro for my graphic design work and now apple is like 'meh' 
i mean i get it, they want to simplify things but can't we just get an updated mac pro already?! 
! I mean I know the Mac Pro has been getting some mixed reviews lately but I still had hope that they'd give it a major revamp soon 
. The thought of it just sitting there on life support is kinda sad 
. It's like they're putting all their eggs in one basket with the Mac Studio, which might not even have the same level of power 
Anyway , it looks like we'll have to wait and see what the Mac Studio has in store for us , maybe it'll be the new flagship desktop we're all waiting for !
. Are we really getting the most value out of our Mac Pros? Or are we just keeping up with the hype? As artists and designers, we should focus on what truly matters: creating something amazing, not chasing the latest and greatest tech 
. After all, it's not about the machine itself, but what we create with it that truly matters 
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power on is saying they might not release a new one anytime soon 
that M5 Ultra chip would've been fire 
maybe artists and designers should just stick with that one instead 
or maybe just wait for an even better option