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Apple has announced the release of its latest desktop computer, the Mac Studio, which is being hailed as the most powerful Mac ever created. The new device features the M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips, providing significant enhancements in performance and connectivity.

"The new Mac Studio is the most powerful Mac we’ve ever made," stated John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. He emphasized that it represents a "complete game-changer for pros around the world," delivering exceptional performance in a compact design suitable for both home and professional studios.

The Mac Studio is designed to handle demanding workloads with its advanced CPU and GPU capabilities. It supports up to 512GB of unified memory with the M3 Ultra chip, making it capable of running large language models entirely in memory. This model offers nearly double the performance compared to previous iterations.

With Thunderbolt 5 ports providing faster data transfer speeds, users can connect external storage devices more efficiently. The new model also includes several connectivity options such as a 10Gb Ethernet port, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.

The Mac Studio aims to enhance productivity through Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and live transcription in Notes. These tools help users streamline their workflow by offering functions such as proofreading and summarization.

In line with Apple's environmental goals under Apple 2030, the new Mac Studio incorporates over 30 percent recycled content overall. It uses renewable electricity for manufacturing processes and aims to remove plastic from all packaging by 2025.

The Mac Studio is available for pre-order starting today on Apple's website and will be released on March 12. Pricing begins at $1,999 for general customers and $1,799 for educational institutions.