Mac Power Users

568: Looking Toward 2021

Dec 27, 2020
The hosts reflect on the unexpected achievements of Apple during 2020 and the shift to remote work. They discuss the Mac's resurgence as a productivity tool, emphasizing improvements in performance and reliability. Insights into the challenges of navigating software in macOS Big Sur and the push for a slower macOS release cycle emerge. Aspirations for enhanced note-taking apps and hardware innovations, including a potential hybrid iMac, highlight their hopes for 2021. The conversation wraps with anticipations for Apple Silicon advancements and a more integrated ecosystem.
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INSIGHT

AirPods Max Pricing

  • Apple released the AirPods Max, high-priced headphones at $550.
  • An additional cable for computer connectivity costs $35, which David Sparks finds unreasonable.
ADVICE

Mac Sales Surge

  • The rise of work-from-home setups significantly increased Mac sales.
  • People sought reliable machines for video conferencing and work tasks, boosting Mac's market performance.
ANECDOTE

iPad Pro's Diminished Role

  • Stephen Hackett's iPad Pro usage decreased due to the pandemic and a foot surgery.
  • He found the MacBook Pro more suitable for his workflow while confined at home.
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