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I don't see how this differs from what I'm saying?
by lwhi 6y ago
I don't see how this differs from what I'm saying?
- dijit 6y agoI think the parent is saying that throughput isn’t the only “performance” metric. Cost/thermals/power are also performance metrics. It should be noted, however, that the article does not claim that Apple left throughout performance on the table, only that Apple chose -not- to use a HUB this time which could potentially oversaturate their thunderbolt controllers. This has the benefit of being significantly more stable.
- lwhi 6y agoI wouldn't agree that cost is a performance metric - unless we're talking about value for Apple shareholders. I can't imagine including two more ports would significantly increase the heat profile of a device. Surely the power requirements are a moot point, if devices can be chained?
- dijit 6y agoI think that even if you debate cost as a performance metric the others hold true. And including a thunderbolt hub in the machine would be an additional (quite warm) micro controller. Even external USB hubs can get quite toasty.
- lwhi 6y agoWe're talking about a device which is lauded for being very very cool. You're stretching credulity.
- dijit 6y agoI think we’re agreeing, actually. A device optimised for operating “cool”-ly has obvious been optimised for temperature control. That doesn’t happen by accident.
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- lwhi 6y agoPerhaps, but I'm definitely left wondering how the previous generation Mac mini .. with an integrated hub and an old school 'hot' processor ever managed to function.