I was fully intending to buy the 128gb version and use an external for supplemental storage, but didn't expect Apple to lower the 128gb to $999 and offer a more affordable 256gb option than before. Anyone going to go for the 256gb now, instead of 128gb? or still stick to 128gb?
I have never needed more ram (I have a happy 4G), I have never needed more speed (I am never processor bound for the activities I do), I have needed more storage space, I have 128G.
I have a modest amount of stuff on my machine and use Itunes match, but don't really use my laptop for music. (I do watch tv on it through Hulu and through Airplay, because there are some shows that only go through that way as Hulu prevents them from being played on the ATV directly).
Since 2011, I have run 4G 128G machines with the lowest processor on the 11" model. Today, I would upgrade to 256G, but personally not the memory or the processor. I have better uses for the money, and I just wouldn't otherwise notice the other issues.