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I’m not sure Apple’s goal is to replace their x86 line of products; that will alienate too many users and would involve a huge number of software to be ported t
by wilsonfiifi 6y ago
I’m not sure Apple’s goal is to replace their x86 line of products; that will alienate too many users and would involve a huge number of software to be ported to ARM. I think they’re probably going to release an iPadOS device in a laptop form factor. Either foldable like the Lenovo Yoga or with a detachable keyboard similar to what Brydge Pro has done [0]. They’re already heading down that path with the new iPad Pro keyboard [1].
[0] https://youtu.be/Kkn9CLppLkI
[1] https://youtu.be/JLQAh6IHPc4
- scarface74 6y agoYou act as if Apple hasn’t already made a processor transition twice and that their two largest third party software vendors - Microsoft and Adobe - didn’t make the transition each time.
- ogre_codes 6y agoApple doesn't tend to do things by half measures. If they see Apple on ARM significantly out-performing Intel across their product line, then they will move. There will be frustrations and pain, but it will happen. As Ben hints, this may cause a bigger industry shift as well. With Apple on ARM, it makes Windows and Linux ARM more palatable, in particular this could give ARM servers a significant boost.