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Exactly. Same for me (except 16GB). I am programming all day (multiple IDEA projects open) and have probably 200+ tabs open in Chrome and Safari. Not a sweat.

I keep saying, the best Apple advertisement are all other computers (and Windows/Android operating systems). It's like they're not even trying!

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These are good real world examples, and the other comments here in confirmation of the performance and energy benefits are pushing me towards Asahi Linux when it is good enough/close enough to be roadworthy. At that moment, Apple can have my money for an M1 Pro.

I'm guessing that even once Asahi is usable enough for a daily driver, it'll still take some time until the efficiency and battery life are comparable.

Comparable to macos is one thing, but I'm looking at having the best performing Linux-based laptop so if efficiency and battery life on even early versions of Asahi Linux on M1 turn out to be quite superior to contemporary Intel-based laptops then that'll be a strong lure.

Yeah I would love to be able to buy the best performing Linux laptop as well.

I have been really happy with my ThinkPad carbon x1, but I am getting a little envious now.

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