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Check out TG Pro at lmg.gg The ARM transitions has shown us that Apple really wants to use their silicon to shrink their computers down, as they have done with the iMac. This leads to many open questions about their vision for Pro products. Jonathan is excited but he hopes Apple keeps some traditional computer paradigms alive. Buy Mac Pro On Best Buy (PAID LINK): geni.us On B&H (PAID LINK): geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Follows us on: Twitter - twitter.com Instagram - @macaddressyt Facebook - @MacAddressChannel Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:43 What happened when Apple shrunk past pro desktops 2:14 The 2019 Mac Pro 2:57 The possible future of the Mac Pro 4:12 Thanks TG Pro! 4:45 How Apple could make it work for pros 8:20 Conclusion
Paragraph 1: The video opens by framing how Apple has increasingly shrunk its Mac lineup by pushing silicon in house, using the iMac as a prime example of aggressive miniaturization. The host links this shift to professional expectations, noting that smaller form factors could threaten the expansion and cooling strategies that pros rely on. He revisits Apple’s earlier compact attempts, highlighting the G4 Cube and the 2013 Mac Pro Trash Can to illustrate how design innovation sometimes outpaced practical performance and upgrade paths. The discussion pivots to the 2019 Mac Pro as a counterpoint, describing how Apple restored expandability and serviceability with a traditional tower design, multiple PCIe slots, and accessible internals, while warning that future smaller Macs may reintroduce analogous limits. He also introduces the tension between performance per watt and the need for scalable I/O for professional workflows, setting up the central question of how an ARM-based Mac Pro mini could balance form, function, and upgrades over time. Paragraph 2: The host speculates about possible directions for a hypothetical Mac Pro Mini, weighing the potential for a redesigned, ultra-compact chassis against the requirement for sufficient internal space and cooling. He presents several fan ideas, including a single central handle similar to a suitcase, or a completely new industrial design that signals a new era of homegrown Silicon, and he acknowledges that expansion might be constrained by unified RAM and soldered components in Apple Silicon. The video then shifts to practical considerations for pros, arguing that even if a smaller Mac Pro could exist, it should preserve at least some expansion options for peripherals such as capture cards and accelerators. He closes by noting ongoing rumors about spec bumps and a possible overlap period with current Intel machines, inviting viewers to weigh in on what they expect from Apple’s next pro desktop and encouraging engagement through likes, comments, and subscriptions.
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Questions answered
- Will the next Mac Pro Mini be upgradeable or have user-serviceable RAM and storage?
- Based on current Apple Silicon trends, RAM and storage are likely soldered with unified memory architecture, making major upgrades unlikely; the video suggests purchasing the most capable configuration upfront.
- What design directions are discussed for a hypothetical Mac Pro Mini?
- Possible directions include a completely new industrial design signaling a silicon era, a compact form factor inspired by the G4 Cube, or a small Mac Mini-like design with varying levels of ports and cooling.
- Could a Mac Pro Mini still meet professional IO needs like PCIe expansion and multiple displays?
- The video notes that traditional pro IO, such as PCIe expansion and multiple displays, is a key concern; while there are rumors of potential expansion, the feasibility depends on the chosen form factor and the capabilities of Apple Silicon.