> I think most observers have been expecting an “M1X”
An M2 name implies some architectural differences like extra cores or more external bandwidth. I'd be totally happy with an M1x with some tweaks like more external connectivity and more memory.
Which, for me, would be quite perfect. The only reason I'm holding back this purchase is the 16 GB memory limit.
Same here. I want a replacement for my 27in iMac and would have held my nose at the slightly smaller screen, but really want more memory than 16GiB (docker, etc...).
So Apple will just have to wait to get my money until fall (or whenever they announce the successor to the 27in iMac).
An M2 name implies some architectural differences like extra cores or more external bandwidth. I'd be totally happy with an M1x with some tweaks like more external connectivity and more memory.
Which, for me, would be quite perfect. The only reason I'm holding back this purchase is the 16 GB memory limit.