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571: Am I a Legacy Node?

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Jul 7, 2025
Dive into a nostalgic journey as the hosts share funny anecdotes from Renaissance Faires and debate the latest Apple product rumors. They analyze the potential features and pricing of the A18 Pro MacBook, weighing affordability against innovative designs. Legal challenges faced by Apple and their strategies to improve Siri and protect user data are examined. The conversation also touches on the longevity of smartphones and the evolving landscape of tech ownership, making for a lively discussion on the future of Apple products.
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ANECDOTE

Jason’s Renaissance Fair Visit

  • Jason Snell visited the Renaissance Fair once in the 90s but never returned.
  • The fair went bankrupt and the land was converted into a wildlife preserve and golf club.
INSIGHT

Phone Chip Viability in Macs

  • An A18 Pro chip's performance in Macs nearly matches the M1's multi-core and GPU performance.
  • Phone chips can serve well in MacBooks due to their efficient single-core speed and power management.
INSIGHT

A18 Pro Could Replace M1 Production

  • Switching to an A18 Pro chip may enable Apple to discontinue the M1 production line.
  • Using phone chips in Macs can ensure product viability and future upgrade paths.
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