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Originally Posted by OtinG
Apple stated that the Mac Pro M-series will be introduced on "another day". At least that is how I interpreted the statement they made. That will position the Mac Pro as the professional level of the M-series desktops. With the introduction of the Mac Studio, Apple seems to have introduced the new mid-level desktop. The Mac mini will likely remain the introduction/consumer level desktop. It begs the question, "What about the iMac?" What is Apple's intention with the iMac line of desktops? Will they keep them or phase them out? The Studio might be their replacement, or maybe not. It will be interesting to see if Apple keeps them on the upgrade path.
At any rate, the Studio and Pro are way out of my price range as a retired hobbyist. My budget is more in the Mini and MacBook Air range. So I'm hoping Apple eventually updates the Mini with a M1 Pro chip without blowing the price way out. I suspect the Mini will eventually get the M2, but that will be an update to the M1. A M1 Pro would be good as it would bridge the void between mini M1 and Studio. The iMac could bridge that gap too if they keep it around, but I’m not an iMac fan. I shy away from all-in-one designs, although they are great computers, but they are also expensive.
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I have the mini and my wife has the new air. Great machines. I couldn't wait on a new mini with an upgraded M processor. The current M1 works well fantastic.