macbook pro M1, running Delphi IDE

[Joe Sansalone 0]

Hi,

 

I'm looking to get a macbook pro (M1) and run Windows 

under Parallels to develop using the Delphi IDE.

 

Not sure Windows/Parallels is fully ready for the M1 macbook.

But I was wondering if any developer has tried this OR if there's 

anyone from Embarcadero looking into this ... to make sure it'll work.

 

Any info would be appreciated.

 

Joe

[Lars Fosdal 837]

https://www.parallels.com/blogs/parallels-desktop-apple-silicon-mac/
 

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 It is important to note that currently available versions of  Parallels® Desktop for Mac cannot run virtual machines on Mac with the M1 chip. The good news: a new version of Parallels Desktop for Mac that can run on Mac with the M1 chip is already in active development. With a subscription of Parallels Desktop, you’ll always have access to the latest versions. 

 

 

[Joe Sansalone 0]

Hoping that when it's ready Delphi IDE will run fine on Windows ARM, even if

it's using a x86-to-ARM emulator.

 

 

[Lars Fosdal 837]

I'll be waiting for the next generation, or until they fix this: PC Gamer: Apple M1 Macs appear to be chewing through their SSDs.
https://www.pcgamer.com/apple-m1-macs-appear-to-be-chewing-through-their-ssds/

[Joe Sansalone 0]

I'm also waiting for the M1X (or M2) macbook pro 16 inch.  I suspect that the SSD problem is 

one of too little RAM - way too much swapping going on.   This shouldn't be a problem

on 16GB+ RAM systems.  

I'm hoping the next generation is ready in the next couple of months.

 

 

[Lars Fosdal 837]

I think you are right about the swap issue. 

 

Yet another problem has surfaced. 

I am glad I didn't spring for the Mini. 

 

The Register: Doctor, I think I have an HDMI: Apple starts investigating M1 Mac Mini graphics issues.
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2021/02/22/apple_starts_investigating_m1_mac/