Apple just announced a new MacBook Pro 14-inch model with their new M5 chip. I must admit to being all-in on Apple products, but find myself feeling rather pessimistic about the need to catch up with the latest processor technology… I already own a machine with an M1 Pro processor and one with an M2 processor, and I really don't feel any inconvenience, at least as far as what I do. About the most demanding things I do processing-wise are running a Windows 11 VM and also using the other Mac for music production… but I guess I simply have not begun to tap the power of the processors, since everything is working smoothly. No insufficiencies.
Besides, I promised my partner that I would not make any tech purchases this year, and so far I have kept my word! I even find that trips to the local HardOff electronics store don't tantalize the imagination and burn a hole in my pocket like it used to… I haven't purchased anything there this year, to my recollection.
It's great to get new gear, but it's equally satisfying when you can enjoy the stuff you already own. Wonder if I will be abstaining from purchases in 2026 as well…