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Differences in hardware matter in subtle ways too with new versions of MacOS. For example, AirDrop or Handoff work seamlessly on the latest hardware, but frustr

by rz2k 10y ago

Differences in hardware matter in subtle ways too with new versions of MacOS. For example, AirDrop or Handoff work seamlessly on the latest hardware, but frustratingly work one day then not the next at random on older hardware. The difference is Bluetooth versions 2.0 compared to 4 or 4.2, but one wouldn't likely even realize what version of Bluetooth a computer has. The NUC he describes sounds perfect for what he wants. Kaby Lake might not have many noticeable improvements over Skylake for most uses, but the integrated graphics for streaming high resolution content are significantly better. Furthermore I don't think there is any Mac that has HDMI 2.0 necessary for sending 4k video to a regular television at greater than 30Hz.

jsjohnst 10y ago
> Furthermore I don't think there is any Mac that has HDMI 2.0 ... MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016) and late-2016 MacBook Pro models support 60Hz refresh rates over HDMI when used with a supported HDMI 2.0 display, an HDMI Premium Certified cable, and a supported USB-C to HDMI 2.0 adapter. Source: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206587 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206587
- sly010 10y ago
  I think the keyword is "when used with a supported display" here. I have yet to find a 4K display for my mac pro that actually works at 60hz.
  - jsjohnst 10y ago
    Unless it's a typo in your reply and you meant MBP, Mac Pro isn't listed above. They explicitly call out machines that support USB-C, which the Mac Pro is not.
- rz2k 10y ago
  I see that active adapters that support HDMI 2.0 are about $25 now. Apple's $50 multiport adapter is only HDMI 1.4b, I suppose because it only handles the built in USB-C alternate mode.
  - jsjohnst 10y ago
    Yep! That's exactly why. USB-C alternate mode only supports DisplayPort 1.3 and HDMI 1.4b. You'll need an active adapter like you mentioned. Not surprisingly, Apple doesn't sell them, that would be to useful. For future readers, here's one as an example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FIVSC6Y/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FIVSC6Y/
    - rz2k 10y ago
      Note that one actually says it is not compatible with the new 2016 MacBook Pro.
      - jsjohnst 10y ago
        Odd, works for me. Hmm
mahyarm 10y ago
You can turn on airdrop to advertise over a wired network connection and then that will go away mostly if your on the same network.

by rz2k 10y ago

jsjohnst 10y ago

> Furthermore I don't think there is any Mac that has HDMI 2.0 ... MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016) and late-2016 MacBook Pro models support 60Hz refresh rates over HDMI when used with a supported HDMI 2.0 display, an HDMI Premium Certified cable, and a supported USB-C to HDMI 2.0 adapter. Source: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206587 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206587

sly010 10y ago
I think the keyword is "when used with a supported display" here. I have yet to find a 4K display for my mac pro that actually works at 60hz.
- jsjohnst 10y ago
  Unless it's a typo in your reply and you meant MBP, Mac Pro isn't listed above. They explicitly call out machines that support USB-C, which the Mac Pro is not.
rz2k 10y ago
I see that active adapters that support HDMI 2.0 are about $25 now. Apple's $50 multiport adapter is only HDMI 1.4b, I suppose because it only handles the built in USB-C alternate mode.
- jsjohnst 10y ago
  Yep! That's exactly why. USB-C alternate mode only supports DisplayPort 1.3 and HDMI 1.4b. You'll need an active adapter like you mentioned. Not surprisingly, Apple doesn't sell them, that would be to useful. For future readers, here's one as an example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FIVSC6Y/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FIVSC6Y/
  - rz2k 10y ago
    Note that one actually says it is not compatible with the new 2016 MacBook Pro.
    - jsjohnst 10y ago
      Odd, works for me. Hmm

mahyarm 10y ago

You can turn on airdrop to advertise over a wired network connection and then that will go away mostly if your on the same network.