The 2024 MacBook Air was just announced but Apple still offer
8GB Unified Memory
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2024 MacBook Air still 8GB Unified Memory
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No surprise considering the spec of the entry level M3 MacBook Pro. I think we have to wait for M4 before we start to see perhaps 12GB or 16GB RAM options as standard on entry models. But with Cook and Apple finance calling the shots, I wouldn’t hold my breath on that either.
It's all about profits, my man! And stupidity...
The base model still having 8GB RAM & 256 storage, but at least the higher build comes with 16GB RAM & 512GB storage. 
Just paying extra for the ram like always. It should be included in the base price.The base model still having 8GB RAM & 256 storage, but at least the higher build comes with 16GB RAM & 512GB storage.
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Should have, could have, would have… be happy you can buy of the self new MBA with 16GB RAM instead of BTO, and that means you’ll also find them at discounts in large chain stores sooner or later.
Who cares? Cloud storage is a thing nowadays. I have 10TB +.
Sad times. Huge international corporations used to be in it for the common good, and now you're telling me they're doing all this just to make a profit?
8GB Memory is still good enough for students and grandma to use it to browse the web and use Microsoft Word. That's probably not going to change any time soon.
10tb of ram ? must be nice indeed
Meh, my lifestyle only needs the base model these days. I use cloud storage for almost everything so it’s basically a Chromebook for me. All my work is done at work.
If Apple bumps up the base model specs then cool but at this point in my life it wouldn’t get used. I would rather upgrade every 1-2yrs than pay for more parts and not get any value back from Apple when I trade it in. Been there done that.
If Apple made a legit 2-in-1 iPad Pro I would never have a MacBook.
If Apple bumps up the base model specs then cool but at this point in my life it wouldn’t get used. I would rather upgrade every 1-2yrs than pay for more parts and not get any value back from Apple when I trade it in. Been there done that.
If Apple made a legit 2-in-1 iPad Pro I would never have a MacBook.
The MacBook Pro I bought in 2009 had 4GB of RAM standard, and could only be updated to 8GB.
So, welcome to the forum, but please don't just make **** up.
Apple will keep at it until the EU says something, then they will comply while working with any loopholes, or until China says something, then they will comply to the letter, even going above and beyond to appease.
Why are people talking about cloud storage?
This is about RAM on device
This is about RAM on device
Rubbish, everyone needs more than 8/256. Everyone.
Yep, it’s like comparing Apples to Windows
My M1 iPad Air has 8/256. A Mac is supposed to be more powerful, right?
Why is it supposed to be more powerful?
I could walk you through my day but I only use my laptop 1-2 times a day and it’s for YouTube while everyone else is sleeping or browsing the internet cause my iPhone is too small or I need a desktop browser.
Everything else I do is either on the TV or phone. All my work has to be done in the office. So tell me why my use case NEEDS more than 8/256?
Idk, but if Apple thinks they’re one in the same then I’d like MacOS on my M1 iPad, please.
If a machine is more powerful, then it would theoretically require more resources than an 8/256 configuration.
That sounds like a ton of speculation to me.
Hold up. You just said a few comments above that everyone should get more than 8/256. Are you backing down from that stance now?
I’m literally agreeing with that statement.
EDIT: commenter was joking. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
I was being facetious. Everyone should make an informed decision when purchasing a computer and buy the one that fits their needs the best.