Re: M1 Mac mini for LC: First Impressions

2021-08-02 Thread Curry Kenworthy via use-livecode
Ralph: > I have to make a decision on what Mac to get. > I don't need a laptop so a Mac mini > is definitely a lower cost option for me. I say go for it; no regrets here. My purpose is LC dev/test machine, and it will fit that role perfectly. I already had that old Mac mini, and the new one a

RE: M1 Mac mini for LC: First Impressions

2021-08-02 Thread Ralph DiMola via use-livecode
ry Kenworthy via use-livecode Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2021 4:28 PM To: use-livecode@lists.runrev.com Cc: Curry Kenworthy Subject: M1 Mac mini for LC: First Impressions I'm finally getting a chance to post this, after setting up a brand new Mac mini recently to replace my old 2012 Mac mini. It'

Re: M1 Mac mini for LC: First Impressions

2021-08-02 Thread Curry Kenworthy via use-livecode
Keith: > Very good to see this thoughtful list > of your reactions and feelings. Glad you liked it! I'll do a follow-up in a few weeks. Yes, "feelings" are wonderful ... Especially the kind measured to the nearest millisecond. Those are my kind. LiveCode felt that my M1 Mac was ms slowe

Re: M1 Mac mini for LC: First Impressions

2021-08-02 Thread Keith Martin via use-livecode
> On 1 Aug 2021, at 21:28, Curry Kenworthy via use-livecode > wrote: > > M1 Chip with LC: Snappy but not amazing. > In fact, my i5 budget Windows laptop > was faster on the only task I've timed. Very good to see this thoughtful list of your reactions and feelings. It will be fascinating to see

M1 Mac mini for LC: First Impressions

2021-08-01 Thread Curry Kenworthy via use-livecode
I'm finally getting a chance to post this, after setting up a brand new Mac mini recently to replace my old 2012 Mac mini. It's all about LC work, of course Origin: Made in Malaysia. If you need a Mac Not-Made-in-China, and can't afford Mac Pro, this is it! (Ethically sourcing my hardware n