Comments on: Could Apple Release One Of These—External GPU Enclosure Anybody? https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/ architosh™ — a global-leading CAD / 3D / AEC industry technology publication and #1 source for Mac and iOS users in these segments. Wed, 07 Sep 2016 13:17:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 By: Mela settembre Event-non essere sorpreso dal Big Mac Aggiornamento Oggi | Informazioni sul BIM in Italia https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-54998 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 13:17:23 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-54998 […] di accesso al grande formato carta di GPU discrete, ci sono aziende di oggi di procedere a tali involucri esterni GPU per il mercato di Windows. Perché una tale idea non praticabile per Mac Pro […]

]]> By: società di rendering 3D Nube Rendicity annuncia il supporto Apple Mac | Informazioni sul BIM in Italia https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-54693 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:41:58 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-54693 […] PIU ‘:? Could di Apple di uscita uno di questi-External Enclosure GPU Chiunque […]

]]> By: architosh https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-54691 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:05:34 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-54691 Indeed Thomas, AutoCAD and so many other CAD/3D softwares on the Mac…like Grasshopper, Rhino, the list goes on. Apple has to be aware of the rising popularity of software use driven onto their platform. They simply need to innovate a vision that combines their love of simplicity, product thinness and somehow squeeze professional flexibility into the equation. That sounds like a daunting and fun challenge. Shouldn’t Jony Ive be all over this tall order?

]]> By: Thomas Bank https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-54690 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:48:58 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-54690 You make another valid point – the number of people using iPhones but still using a PC otherwise. Clearly, people see an advantage in choosing Apple for their iPhone – but they’re not seeing that benefit in choosing their computer.

As you say, the software support is there – unlike in years past. The fact that AutoCAD is finally back on the Mac should be telling Apple something. Instead, Apple seems to be abandoning or diluting their options for the Pro users (Final Cut Pro, Aperture, Logic Pro). Is it any wonder that Mac Pro sales have tanked?

]]> By: architosh https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-59107 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:05:34 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-59107 Indeed Thomas, AutoCAD and so many other CAD/3D softwares on the Mac…like Grasshopper, Rhino, the list goes on. Apple has to be aware of the rising popularity of software use driven onto their platform. They simply need to innovate a vision that combines their love of simplicity, product thinness and somehow squeeze professional flexibility into the equation. That sounds like a daunting and fun challenge. Shouldn’t Jony Ive be all over this tall order?

]]> By: architosh https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-60290 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:05:34 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-60290 Indeed Thomas, AutoCAD and so many other CAD/3D softwares on the Mac…like Grasshopper, Rhino, the list goes on. Apple has to be aware of the rising popularity of software use driven onto their platform. They simply need to innovate a vision that combines their love of simplicity, product thinness and somehow squeeze professional flexibility into the equation. That sounds like a daunting and fun challenge. Shouldn’t Jony Ive be all over this tall order?

]]> By: Thomas Bank https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-60010 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:48:58 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-60010 You make another valid point – the number of people using iPhones but still using a PC otherwise. Clearly, people see an advantage in choosing Apple for their iPhone – but they’re not seeing that benefit in choosing their computer.

As you say, the software support is there – unlike in years past. The fact that AutoCAD is finally back on the Mac should be telling Apple something. Instead, Apple seems to be abandoning or diluting their options for the Pro users (Final Cut Pro, Aperture, Logic Pro). Is it any wonder that Mac Pro sales have tanked?

]]> By: architosh https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-54683 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:06:26 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-54683 Absolutely agree with you Thomas. All your points are spot on. I suppose what the iPhone proves for Apple is that the Apple ecosystem isn’t as strong as it could be at the level of integration with the Mac. In other words, iPhone users on PC don’t feel like they are missing anything compared to iPhone users on Mac. Some of what we saw at WWDC addresses this. But for many users, lack of pro features ends consideration of the Mac…and not because of software as it was in 2000 but this time hardware designed like a iPhone is the deal breaker. I hope Apple reverses this course soon.

]]> By: architosh https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-59099 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:06:26 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-59099 Absolutely agree with you Thomas. All your points are spot on. I suppose what the iPhone proves for Apple is that the Apple ecosystem isn’t as strong as it could be at the level of integration with the Mac. In other words, iPhone users on PC don’t feel like they are missing anything compared to iPhone users on Mac. Some of what we saw at WWDC addresses this. But for many users, lack of pro features ends consideration of the Mac…and not because of software as it was in 2000 but this time hardware designed like a iPhone is the deal breaker. I hope Apple reverses this course soon.

]]> By: laura2abadd https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-54677 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:09:26 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-54677 Could Apple Release One Of These—External GPU Enclosure Anybody? | Architosh. #virtualreality #oculusrift https://t.co/XeZkIsLqHV

]]> By: nschaetti https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-54678 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:45:03 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-54678 Could Apple Release One Of These—External GPU Enclosure Anybody? | Architosh. #virtualreality #oculusrift https://t.co/NL8mD5v2lD

]]> By: nschaetti https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-59105 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:45:03 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-59105 Could Apple Release One Of These—External GPU Enclosure Anybody? | Architosh. #virtualreality #oculusrift https://t.co/NL8mD5v2lD

]]> By: laura2abadd https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-56222 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:09:26 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-56222 Could Apple Release One Of These—External GPU Enclosure Anybody? | Architosh. #virtualreality #oculusrift https://t.co/XeZkIsLqHV

]]> By: Thomas Bank https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-59097 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:31:06 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-59097 Yes, over 2/3rds of Apple’s revenue comes from the iPhone (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/01/26/q1-2016-results/), but if the Mac is to remain relevant they really have to acknowledge their computer users.

I’m still running a 2012 Mac Pro predominantly because the 2013 Cylinders only offer AMD options for graphics and I’m running two Nvidia GTX 680s to support VRay (https://architosh.com/2014/02/viewpoint-mac-pro-what-does-apple-mean-by-pro-a-view-from-a-professional-in-3d-animation-vfx-and-video-games/).

Unlike an iPhone, size, color, and memory capacity aren’t the only options that a computer user is going to be concerned with. They really need to understand that an architect, a gamer, a video editor, and a recording engineer (as well as many other industries) have completely different requirements from their computers – and need to be able to customize their hardware to meet those needs.

]]> By: Thomas Bank https://architosh.com/2016/06/could-apple-release-one-of-these-external-gpu-enclosure-anybody/#comment-54676 Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:31:06 +0000 https://architosh.com/?p=21906#comment-54676 Yes, over 2/3rds of Apple’s revenue comes from the iPhone (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/01/26/q1-2016-results/), but if the Mac is to remain relevant they really have to acknowledge their computer users.

I’m still running a 2012 Mac Pro predominantly because the 2013 Cylinders only offer AMD options for graphics and I’m running two Nvidia GTX 680s to support VRay (https://architosh.com/2014/02/viewpoint-mac-pro-what-does-apple-mean-by-pro-a-view-from-a-professional-in-3d-animation-vfx-and-video-games/).

Unlike an iPhone, size, color, and memory capacity aren’t the only options that a computer user is going to be concerned with. They really need to understand that an architect, a gamer, a video editor, and a recording engineer (as well as many other industries) have completely different requirements from their computers – and need to be able to customize their hardware to meet those needs.

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