The Vergecast We reviewed the Mac Studio, the Studio Display, the iPhone SE, and the iPad Air
Mar 18, 2022
Join Alex Cranz, a consumer electronics expert, Monica Chin, a tech analysis whiz, Allison Johnson, a mobile device reviewer, and Dan Seifert, an Apple products specialist, as they dive into the latest Apple launches. They discuss the mixed reviews of the iPhone SE's old-school design and the Mac Studio's underwhelming features. A humorous debate unfolds around smartphone sizes and camera limitations. The conversation also explores the groundbreaking M1 Ultra chip, its performance metrics, and the significance of Apple’s latest display technology.
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Dan's Mac Studio Purchase
- Dan Seifert immediately bought the Mac Studio because his 2016 MacBook Pro struggled with basic tasks during Zoom calls.
- This emphasizes how limiting older hardware can be for modern workflows.
M1 Ultra vs. RTX 3090
- Apple compared the M1 Ultra to Nvidia's RTX 3090, but benchmarks reveal it is not as powerful.
- The 3090 performs significantly better in tests like Geekbench Compute.
Studio Display Webcam Disappointment
- Apple made big claims about the Studio Display's webcam.
- But reviewers found it to be of poor quality, despite having a 12MP sensor and A13 chip.