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The 3dFX Voodoo2 - amazing leap in 3D gaming The oculus quest 2 - VR for the masses, so much fun, actually works well for the first time without $$$ The Intel

by tbrock 5y ago

The 3dFX Voodoo2 - amazing leap in 3D gaming The oculus quest 2 - VR for the masses, so much fun, actually works well for the first time without $$$ The Intel Core CPU - multi core computing for the masses, huge performance and efficiency gains over prior gen merging pentium M tech Most recently Apple Silicon, specifically the Apple M1 MacBook Air: - it runs dead silent - it runs cool on my lap - it has a tiny charger - but mostly the performance blows away all non plugged in laptops besides other m1s and most desktops consuming many more watts at much higher temps and noise level Its amazing how much a difference having full performance while on battery makes compared to x86 counterparts. I was a linux on thinkpad guy for years but this made me flip back fullstop.

ecf 5y ago
Recently was given a 16” Intel MBP from 2019 for work after using my personal M1 Air for a few months and the damn Intel machine becomes warm simply by being on, idling away. It’s kinda ridiculous that we put up with Intel for so long.
als0 5y ago
I traded my M1 MBA for the new MBP 14 and I'm feeling regretful. The weight of the MBA and its 16+ hour battery life, just incredible.
- chi_features 5y ago
  I definitely felt the same with the battery life, until I switched on "Low power mode" while on battery (System Preferences > Battery > Battery > Low Power Mode). I don't notice the drop in performance (even whilst intensively using it, such as compiling code) but what I experience is practically the doubling of its battery life. Enjoy!
  - als0 5y ago
    Hmm I have been using low power mode since day 1 and it still isn't doing as well as the Air. I guess fewer efficiency cores will do that. I've removed all the x86 apps to maximize efficiency, but I'm still just under 14 hours. Have to say that the screen is lovely, though.
BuckRogers 5y ago
Most of your examples are not actually the big leaps. I had a Diamond Monster 3D 4MB and then a Voodoo 2, and the revolutionary one was the original. You mentioned the Pentium M which was the accurate choice. The M1 has a better argument as being first but I probably would’ve selected the A series chips since the M series is really an extension of how great those are.

by tbrock 5y ago

ecf 5y ago

Recently was given a 16” Intel MBP from 2019 for work after using my personal M1 Air for a few months and the damn Intel machine becomes warm simply by being on, idling away. It’s kinda ridiculous that we put up with Intel for so long.

als0 5y ago

I traded my M1 MBA for the new MBP 14 and I'm feeling regretful. The weight of the MBA and its 16+ hour battery life, just incredible.

chi_features 5y ago
I definitely felt the same with the battery life, until I switched on "Low power mode" while on battery (System Preferences > Battery > Battery > Low Power Mode). I don't notice the drop in performance (even whilst intensively using it, such as compiling code) but what I experience is practically the doubling of its battery life. Enjoy!
- als0 5y ago
  Hmm I have been using low power mode since day 1 and it still isn't doing as well as the Air. I guess fewer efficiency cores will do that. I've removed all the x86 apps to maximize efficiency, but I'm still just under 14 hours. Have to say that the screen is lovely, though.

BuckRogers 5y ago

Most of your examples are not actually the big leaps. I had a Diamond Monster 3D 4MB and then a Voodoo 2, and the revolutionary one was the original. You mentioned the Pentium M which was the accurate choice. The M1 has a better argument as being first but I probably would’ve selected the A series chips since the M series is really an extension of how great those are.