Well, Apple threw us for a loop. They announced their November event 8 days earlier than expected, to occur a week earlier than expected. So, in theory, we will see new Computers with Apple Silicon on 11/10.
What is expected?
The current theory is that at 13″ MacBook Air, 13″ MacBook Pro, and a 16″ MacBook Pro are coming at this event. It is possible that they will all be running Apple Silicon, but a small chance, given some recent references to MacBook Pro 16″ (2020) in some Catalina updates, that the 16″ may still be rocking the Intel/AMD combination for one more cycle. There are unlikely to be any major design changes in the these devices, at least for a few generations. Although the more I watch people with the iPad Air/Pro and Pro Keyboard, the more I want something similar for the new MBA or MB design.
Surprises?
It is entirely possible that a new iMac or Mac Mini would be released as well, but only if they are confident that the Apple Silicon is ready for desktops. I would love to see a Mac Mini with Apple graphics hold its own against a 6800 or 3080, only time will tell.
One more thing…
It has been speculated that this presentation will be coupled with another hardware release, but I think people are forgetting the impending release of MacOS Big Sur (10.16 or 11), which will have to be released before the Apple Silicon Macs are in customers’ hands. So I would expect hardware is announced on Tuesday, pre-orders same day, Big Sur available on Thursday, and machine arriving on Friday.
Let’s see what happens…