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Apple has launched the 2023 iteration of the Mac Studio. The Cupertino-based tech giant also unveiled Macbook Air 15, Vision Pro, and more in its most anticipated WWDC event. The cube-shaped desktop CPU is offered in two flagship chip options: M2 Max and M2 Ultra. In this article, we’ll walk through the specs, features, and official price of Apple Mac Studio (2023) in Nepal.

Apple Mac Studio (2023) Overview:

Body and Design

In terms of design, Apple has not changed much here. The Max Studio (2023) arrives in the same cubical shape with a 3.7-inch height and measures 7.7-inch each side. Retaining the compact form factor, this desktop CPU takes quite a small space than traditional CPUs. The brand ships the Max Studio (2023) in the Silver color option only.

More Power with the M2 Max and M2 Ultra

The key USP of the Mac Studio is what’s under the hood. It gets two chip options— M2 Max and M2 Ultra. The M2 Max is a 12-core CPU with a 38-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine. It supports 400GB/s of unified memory bandwidth.

To compare, the Ultra version is twice as powerful with a 24-core CPU, 76-core GPU, and 32-core Neural Engine. It is basically the die of two M2 Max CPUs stacked together. This superfast silicon is 50% more powerful than the last-gen M1 Ultra thanks to 800GB/s of memory capacity.

Furthermore, as for the memory options, the M2 Max comes with 32GB unified memory which is expandable up to 64GB. On the other hand, the M2 Ultra goes with 64GB unified memory that is configurable up to 192GB. Meanwhile, the storage options for the Max and M2 Ultra begin with 512GB SSD and 1TB SDD respectively. And it goes all the way up to a whopping 8TB.

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Ports and Connectivity

Moving on, the Mac Studio (2023) offers a similar set of port options as the 2022 version. You get four Thunderbolt ports (up to 40Gb/s) with DisplayPort, USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s), and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s) support. Other than that, there are two USB-A ports (up to 5Gb/s), an HDMI port, a 10Gb Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm jack.

However, the USB-C ports are subject to differ on the front side as per the chip versions. The M2 Max variant gets two USB-C ports and an SDXC card slot (UHS-II). While the Ultra version houses two Thunderbolt 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s) and an SDXC card slot (UHS-II) on the front.

Apple Mac Studio (2023) Specifications:

• Dimensions: 7.7 x 7.7 x 3.7-inches
• Weight:
  • M2 Max: 2.7 kg
  • M2 Ultra: 3.6 kg
• CPU:
  • M2 Max: 12-core CPU, 38-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
  • M2 Ultra: 24-core CPU, 76-core GPU, 32-core Neural Engine
• Memory:
  • M2 Max: 32/64GB,
  • M2 Ultra: 64/192GB
• Storage:
  • M2 Max: 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
  • M2 Ultra: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
• Ports: 4x Thunderbolt port, 2x USB-A, HDMI, 10Gb Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • M2 Max (On front): 2x USB-C, SDXC card slot (UHS-II)
  • M2 Ulta (On front): 2x Thunderbolt 4, SDXC card slot (UHS-II)
• Connectivity: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
• OS: macOS
• Color: Silver

Apple Mac Studio (2023) Price in Nepal and Availability

The new Apple Studio (2023) is already available for pre-order in Nepal. The price starts at Rs. 330,000 for the M2 Max version with 32GB unified memory and 512GB SSD. There is also an M2 Ultra version with double the ram and storage that costs Rs. 655,000 in Nepal. You can pre-order the new M2 Max/M2 Ultra-powered Mac Studio from Hukut and other authorized stores in Nepal.

• Meanwhile, you can check our Apple M2 MacBook Air Review.

Do you remember the cheese grater design Mac Pro from 2019? Well, Apple has finally upgraded that guy after four years. The new Mac Pro (2023) arrives with a superpowerful M2 Ultra chip and support for up to 192GB RAM and 76-Core GPU. Without further ado, let’s get headed into the specs, features, and official price of the Apple Mac Pro 2023 with M2 Ultra chip in Nepal.

Apple Mac Pro (2023) Overview:

M2 Ultra Chip

Under the hood, the Mac Pro 2023 gets the horsepower of the just announced, M2 Ultra chip. This 5nm fabbed flagship CPU is designed for all those intensive tasks, thanks to its 24-core CPU architecture. Apple says it is 30% faster than the M1 Ultra. The M2 Ultra supports up to a 76-core GPU and 192GB RAM configuration.

The most powerful Apple silicon to date, this power-packed champ supports up to 8 multiple displays and 22 streams of 8K resolution videos. Not only that, you can get up to 800GB/s memory bandwidth for those speedy data transfers. To handle the heat from such tremendous power, Apple has implemented a quiet (as claimed) thermal solution through fans. Plus the cheese grater design of the frame allows more airflow.

Moreover, the Mac Pro 2023 supports up to 8TB SSD storage. For that, it houses seven PCle expansion slots in total. Six of the slots support Gen 4, while the remaining one supports Gen 3.

Design

Going by the looks, the Mac Pro (2023) borrows the same design language from its 2019 sibling. The front part retains the cheese grater frame with grills. Apple offers this desktop CPU in two form factors: Rack Design (Horizontal) and Tower Design (Vertical).

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I/O Ports and Connectivity

Talking of the port options here, you get 8x in-built Thunderbolt 4 ports, 3x USB-A ports, and 2x “higher-bandwidth” HDMI ports, supporting up to 8K 60Hz resolution and 4K at up to 240Hz frame rates. Besides that, there are 2x ethernet ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack. And for wireless connectivity, it supports WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

Apple Mac Pro (2023) Specifications:

• CPU: M2 Ultra, 24-Core CPU, 76-Core GPU, 32-Core Neural Engine
• GPU: Up to 76-Core GPU
• Memory: 64/192GB
• Storage: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
• Bandwidth: 800GB/s
• Ports: 8x Thunderbolt port, 3x USB-A, 2x HDMI, 2x Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone jack
• Connectivity: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
• OS: macOS
• Color: Silver

Apple Mac Pro (2023) Price in Nepal and Availability

The official price of the Apple MacBook Pro 2023 with M2 Ultra is Rs 1,170,000 for the sole variant with a 24-core CPU, 60-core GPU, 64GB unified memory and 1TB of SSD storage. You can pre-order it from Hukut and other authorized stores in Nepal.

• Meanwhile, you can check our Samsung Galaxy F54 Review.

Apple enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of Apple’s highly rumored headset, named “Vision Pro,” which is likely to reshape the way we experience mixed reality. This most awaited device launched on June 5, coinciding with the first day of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).

Apple Vision Pro Overview:

Since Vision Pro supports all AR, VR, and MR, it lets users see their surroundings digitally, where they can view a mix of real-world and virtual elements or entirely virtual environments. It offers a unique experience that allows users to interact with the real and virtual worlds in exciting ways.

Design and Display

The Vision Pro looks sleeker but similar to existing headsets and features a more comfortable design. It has a curved visor (ski-goggle-like) design and features two OLED displays, packing a total of 23 million pixels across them. That’s more than a 4K TV per eye if you count pixels alone.

Processor and Battery

The headset integrates 2 chips for process handling. The primary processing is handled by, Apple’s M2 chip while the real-time processing is done by the brand-new R1 chip.

The Vision Pro headset features an external battery similar in size to the MagSafe Battery pack and is mounted on your waist. The battery is rechargeable, providing around 2 hours of battery supply. Or users can opt-in to use the Vision Pro while plugged into the wall.

Others

Apple Vision Pro sports 5 sensors, 12 cameras, and half a dozen microphones to enable augmented and virtual reality experiences, in-air typing, voice recognition, hand tracking, and other unique technologies that work well with Apple’s products. It will also support people with glasses via Zeiss Optical Inserts that will attach to the Vision Pro lenses magnetically. It will have an irremovable cable with a magnetic attachment that securely locks in place when turned clockwise, preventing it from detaching during use.

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Apple Vision Pro’s “visionOS”

Apple Vision Pro runs on “visionOS”: an operating system for spatial computing.

This OS combines the real and virtual worlds to create a mixed reality. Virtual elements like windows and icons are displayed on top of your living room where you can interact with them via your eyes, your hands, and your voice. Apple Vision Pro tracks your vision so your eyes become your cursor and you can select elements just by looking at them. Thanks to the downward-facing cameras, hand controls are convenient as well. For instance, you can pinch your fingers to select or flick to scroll without the need for any extra controllers. Of course, you can always connect an XBOX or PS5 controller when you want to play games in VR. Things like searching for a video or a game can be done with dictation and Siri.

There’s also an innovative “EyeSight” feature that communicates to the external world. It lights up during use letting others know the user is unavailable. On the flip side, it can display the user’s eyes when they are looking through the headset.

Apple Vision Pro connects to your Mac so you can upscale your laptop’s content and become more productive in VR. This compatibility ensures that users enjoy a transition and take advantage of familiar apps while exploring the possibilities of mixed reality.

App-based features

One of the unique features of the Apple Vision Pro Mixed Reality headset is its ability to present videos in a “virtual theater” where users feel present inside the movie. This, paired with the spatial audio setup, provides the ultimate immersive movie viewing experience like never before. During a FaceTime call, users will have the option to create their own digital avatar and interact within a virtual meeting room.

While meditation apps will enhance the experience with voice-overs, graphics, or music to facilitate a smooth meditation session.

But the cherry on top is the introduction of spatial photos and videos. Apple’s Vision Pro allows users to capture and relive moments in 3D. You can view your existing images, or live photos too but spatial photos/videos will be something else. Just with the click of a button, you can capture real moments that you can play down the road like you’re peering into memories. Besides that, Vision Pro will support floating windows on a single screen that enables multitasking. It will also remember where you are and play content that corresponds to the ambiance.

To top it all off, Apple promises the availability of thousands of iPhone and iPad apps for VisionOS Day 1.

“I think Apple may be considered late to the game when it comes to VR,” device expert Alvin Pullins told in an email interview.

Though Apple is all about premium and high-end tech, and people usually prefer its product, it should be borne in mind that plenty of headsets offer AR/VR simulation in a relatively cheaper range. Apple needs a compelling reason for people to choose Vision Pro over cheaper VR/AR options or rather utilize their smartphones for all tasks.

With competitors like Meta, Google, and Microsoft already established in the market, Apple needs to offer some unique features to stand out and I think they’ve done just that.

Apple Vision Pro Price and Availability

Apple announced Vision Pro yesterday on June 5 during WWDC. It costs $3500, which is more than twice the price of the most expensive phones on the market. The reason stated for the high price is that Apple intends to integrate advanced technology to enhance the mixed reality experience, i.e., lots of cameras, sensors, and dual processors, which contributes to the overall cost of the headset.

Vision Pro is primarily advertised for developers and Apple itself as a means to create AR, VR, and MR ecosystems. And this will allow Apple to launch non-Pro MR headsets in the future with toned-down specs and pricing accordingly.

• Meanwhile, check out our review of the Samsung Galaxy A24.