Apple 新一代 M4 iPad Air 尚未正式開賣，Geekbench 資料庫已率先出現首批效能測試數據。測試結果顯示，M4 iPad Air 單核效能較上代 M3 版本提升約 17.3%，但與 M4 iPad Pro 相比，單核仍有約 3.6% 差距。
Geekbench 資料庫出現兩筆 M4 iPad Air 測試成
Intel's 18A node debuts in the data center with the 288-core Xeon 6+
The new chips mark a turning point for Intel's strategy in cloud and telecommunications workloads, where efficiency and integration are now prioritized over sheer clock speed.
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英國歐盟 MacBook 全線不附充電器 須另行購買 英國冇減價補償
Apple 本週發佈 MacBook Neo、MacBook Air 及 MacBook Pro 三款全新手提電腦，英國及歐盟（包括德國、法國、意大利及西班牙）版本一律不附送充電器，消費者須在結帳時或日後另行購買電源轉換器。
歐盟 2022 年頒布《共同充電器指令》（Common Charger Directive），
Ignoring SSD firmware updates can hurt performance and even your data
Your SSD's firmware is its soul that drives every critical operation
Walmart will continue selling Macs after proving market for MacBook Neo
Walmart is staying in the business of selling Macs, with the retailer officially selling the .
That’s no surprise since Apple basically used Walmart as the proving ground for a lower-cost Mac laptop without the fastest processor.
Two years ago, Walmart started selling Macs for the first time with the M1 MacBook Air.
At the time, Apple had just introduced the M3 MacBook Air and stopped selling the M1 MacBook Air after originally keeping it around alongside the pricier, redesigned M2 MacBook Air.
Walmart initially
Apple’s new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR have two different chips
Apple’s new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR have a lot of differences , but we can now add one more to the list: they come with different A19 chips.
MacBook Neo’s 8GB RAM Limitation Isn’t Apple Deliberately Cutting Corners, But How The A18 Pro Has Been Designed
Apple’s A18 Pro from 2024 utilizes TSMC’s InFO-POP (Integrated Fan-Out Package on Package) technology, meaning that the DRAM sits on top of the die as part of the silicon. The technology giant re-purposed the same SoC and incorporated it into the MacBook Neo , which is why the latter is limited to 8GB of RAM.
For those genuinely interested in upgrading to the $599 portable Mac but are discouraged because of the inadequate memory, the
The new MacBook Air debuts with a $50 gift card as the M4 model hits its best price
Powered by the new M5 chip, Apple’s latest MacBook Airs are more powerful than ever with double the base storage (512GB), but they also cost $100 more than their predecessor. Fortunately, though, we’ve found a few ways to save. Best Buy is offering the new 13-inch M5-powered MacBook Air for $1,099 with a $50 gift […]
Here Are All Of The Compromises That Apple Has Had To Make To Price The MacBook Neo At $599
Apple has finally unveiled its much-anticipated MacBook Neo , bringing a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2,408 x 1,506 resolution and 500 nits brightness, uniform bezels, Touch ID, dual-firing speakers that support Spatial Audio, a 1080p front camera, a brightly colored aluminum frame, and color-matching keyboard to the proverbial table.
However, to price the MacBook Neo at a very attractive $599, Apple has had
Apple unveils $599 MacBook Neo powered by A18 Pro iPhone chip
Following months of speculation and leaks, the Cupertino giant has officially introduced the MacBook Neo. Representing perhaps the most ambitious display of synergy within Apple's hardware stack yet, the laptop aims to prove that a processor originally designed for a flagship iPhone can handle macOS's basic functionality.
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