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New iMac Warning - Episode 31
Apple Finally Updates the iMac With Significantly More Powerful CPU and GPU Options
* Today, Apple will finally begin taking orders for newly refreshed 21- and 27-inch iMacs. The new versions don’t change the basic design or add major new features, but they offer substantially faster configuration options for the CPU and GPU. * The 21.5-inch iMac now has a 6-core, eighth-generation Intel CPU option — up from a maximum of four cores before. * The 27-inch now has six cores as the standard configuration, with an optional upgrade to a 3.6GHz, 9th-gen, 8-core Intel Core i9 CPU that Apple claims will double performance over the previous 27-inch iMac.* The base 27-inch model has a 3GHz 6-core Intel Core i5 CPU, with intermediate configurations at 3.1GHz and 3.7GHz (both Core i5). The big news is arguably that both sizes now offer high-end, workstation-class Vega-graphics options for the first time. (Apple added a similar upgrade option to the 15-inch MacBook Pro late last year). * Apple claims the Vega 48 will net a 50-percent performance improvement over the Radeon Pro 580, the previous top configuration.
The Most Powerful iMac Pro Now Costs $15,927
* Apple recently updated the upgrade options for the iMac Pro, and getting the very best will cost you. * A baseline model will cost you just under $5,000, and maxing out the hardware to absurd heights runs a whopping $15,927. * The most expensive possible upgrade is a $5,200 charge for upgrading the RAM from 32GB to a startling 256GB. * Other addons include an additional $700 for a 16GB Radeon video card and $2,400 for a 2.3 Ghz Intel processor with 18 cores. * Almost $16,000 is a lot of money for a computer, especially one so overpowered that there are very few reasonable applications of its hardware. * Most people will never need more than 16GB of RAM to play video games, and 32-64GB will take care of most video editing and 3D modeling tasks. With 256GB of RAM, you could run advanced AI processes or lease computing power to other people.* But what about when they come out with touch screens? You’ll be made you spent the money.* THE HARD DRIVE SUCKS
Sony VR looks like it will go Wireless
* Sony patent filings show a wireless headset for PlayStation VR headset 2.* The patent shows a person untethered by a cord, able to walk around the room.* This has been difficult to do in the past due to latency and the refresh rates needed to avoid motion sickness. * Typical VR uses refresh rates of 75 to 120 updates per second across two screens. – way more than current Wi-Fi can handle.* This patent is signifigant because it demonstrates that Sony has achieved a connection of at least 60 Gigahertz or WiGig.* HTC already has achieved this with its TPCast but it doesn’t have a feedback loop.* Sony’s patent shows a 5GHz backup signal maintain a stable VR connection.
Google Debuts Video Games Streaming Service Stadia
* Google today launched its Stadia cloud gaming service at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. * Stadia is not a dedicated console or set-top box. * The platform will be accessible on a variety of platforms: browsers,
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Apple Finally Updates the iMac With Significantly More Powerful CPU and GPU Options
* Today, Apple will finally begin taking orders for newly refreshed 21- and 27-inch iMacs. The new versions don’t change the basic design or add major new features, but they offer substantially faster configuration options for the CPU and GPU. * The 21.5-inch iMac now has a 6-core, eighth-generation Intel CPU option — up from a maximum of four cores before. * The 27-inch now has six cores as the standard configuration, with an optional upgrade to a 3.6GHz, 9th-gen, 8-core Intel Core i9 CPU that Apple claims will double performance over the previous 27-inch iMac.* The base 27-inch model has a 3GHz 6-core Intel Core i5 CPU, with intermediate configurations at 3.1GHz and 3.7GHz (both Core i5). The big news is arguably that both sizes now offer high-end, workstation-class Vega-graphics options for the first time. (Apple added a similar upgrade option to the 15-inch MacBook Pro late last year). * Apple claims the Vega 48 will net a 50-percent performance improvement over the Radeon Pro 580, the previous top configuration.
The Most Powerful iMac Pro Now Costs $15,927
* Apple recently updated the upgrade options for the iMac Pro, and getting the very best will cost you. * A baseline model will cost you just under $5,000, and maxing out the hardware to absurd heights runs a whopping $15,927. * The most expensive possible upgrade is a $5,200 charge for upgrading the RAM from 32GB to a startling 256GB. * Other addons include an additional $700 for a 16GB Radeon video card and $2,400 for a 2.3 Ghz Intel processor with 18 cores. * Almost $16,000 is a lot of money for a computer, especially one so overpowered that there are very few reasonable applications of its hardware. * Most people will never need more than 16GB of RAM to play video games, and 32-64GB will take care of most video editing and 3D modeling tasks. With 256GB of RAM, you could run advanced AI processes or lease computing power to other people.* But what about when they come out with touch screens? You’ll be made you spent the money.* THE HARD DRIVE SUCKS
Sony VR looks like it will go Wireless
* Sony patent filings show a wireless headset for PlayStation VR headset 2.* The patent shows a person untethered by a cord, able to walk around the room.* This has been difficult to do in the past due to latency and the refresh rates needed to avoid motion sickness. * Typical VR uses refresh rates of 75 to 120 updates per second across two screens. – way more than current Wi-Fi can handle.* This patent is signifigant because it demonstrates that Sony has achieved a connection of at least 60 Gigahertz or WiGig.* HTC already has achieved this with its TPCast but it doesn’t have a feedback loop.* Sony’s patent shows a 5GHz backup signal maintain a stable VR connection.
Google Debuts Video Games Streaming Service Stadia
* Google today launched its Stadia cloud gaming service at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. * Stadia is not a dedicated console or set-top box. * The platform will be accessible on a variety of platforms: browsers,