| This is a strange argument, because the M1 is not Apple's first release. I believe that was the A5[0] To be sure, the chart comparing Apple CPU performance over time in comparison to Intel is damning for Intel (and a reminder that this argument makes no sense.) That doesn't mean it won't disrupt, but for it to disrupt, any last reason someone previously would not consider an Apple computer has to be removed. * Absolute performance for high-end multiple CPU core workstations doing massive parallel processing * AAA demanding games being played at 4K with ray-tracing and 60+ fps * Freedom to repair and upgrade your own computer * Absolutely no doubt that your software of choice will work as expected without troublesome workarounds To be sure, lots of users don't care about anything on the list above, or for their rendering, gaming and software needs, they get what they need from an Apple computer. But the M1 does not change that. Until about 3 years ago, Intel had the fastest laptop and desktop CPUs, and they were available regardless of your preferred OS. So few were choosing Windows or Linux merely because of hardware superiority. Now AMD is a better bet than Intel for Windows, and Apple Silicon is a better bet than Intel for MacOS. And some people may have been on the fence before but are perfectly suited to switching to MacOS, and will happily do so to take advantage of the power and battery life of the M1. But how big is that slice of pie? [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_A5 |