Anyone testing performance on new Macbook (not pro) Retina's

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m.nash
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Anyone testing performance on new Macbook (not pro) Retina's

Post by m.nash » Mon Apr 27, 2015 3:13 pm

Curious how the new macbooks (http://www.apple.com/macbook/) hold up to Ableton.

I imagine it'll be pretty limited, but wondering how far you can push it.

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Re: Anyone testing performance on new Macbook (not pro) Retina's

Post by yur2die4 » Mon Apr 27, 2015 3:27 pm

You should go find one and test it :P

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Re: Anyone testing performance on new Macbook (not pro) Retina's

Post by Kent_in_CO » Mon Apr 27, 2015 4:00 pm

These benchmarks give a good sense for what performance might be like: http://browser.primatelabs.com/mac-benchmarks

The standard 1.1 GHz model is roughly comparable to an 11-inch Air from 2012, or a 13-inch Macbook Pro from 2011.

Those computers were most definitely capable of running Live smoothly...but if you think you'll need some decent CPU muscle, the new Macbook isn't for you. (Not to mention the annoyance of having one USB port).

Still - I'm also interested in seeing some hands-on reports.
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