I am ok with me using 2020 12.9 iPad pro for work..in 10-15 years laptop will become obsolete
Gates never said that.And Gates said 640K is all anyone would need…
These M1 Mac mini's are a step backwards. I wish Apple would stop with this not being able to upgrade the ram on these. 16GB isn't enough in my opinion.They are on sale because most people who want an M1 Mac mini for performance / future proofing are custom ordering them with 16Gb of RAM because you can’t upgrade the RAM with them being SoC. The 8GB models aren’t as desirable because of that shortcoming. And, if you are using the Mini only as a server, then the Intel models are more than sufficient at a much reduced price tag. So, 8GB M1 Mini kinda sits between those 2 markets.
Your posts are conflating two separate issues here. One, are the base models adequate for many (most) home users? And the answer is yes, more than adequate. Two, are the upgrades overpriced? Again the answer is yes, very overpriced. So I’m glad they offer the existing $699 base model, but I absolutely think a 16 GB / 1 TB model should not be twice the price of that base model.While that may be true, is it appropriate for an entry level 8 GB / 256 GB mini to run for $699 and then a 16 GB / 1 TB mini goes for $1299. Is the value of 8 GB of RAM and 768 GB of storage really $600? Why aren't we getting a second M1 at those prices?
Given that I can do vastly more than that at the same time on a 2015 13” MacBook Pro with 8 GB of RAM, I’m gonna call BS on this one.Looks like they're trying to clear out the 8GB model which is insufficient for just two apps, Apple TV+ and one browser tab. Highly suggest getting the 16GB model.
IMO what you described is fine, but short sighted. If you want this to last 5-10 years, 8 is not enough. If you want it to be without slow down for 3 years, 8 is enough.As much as it pained me to get the 8gb, it has been working great for everything Ive thrown at it. Having many programs open at once doesn't seem to slow anything down, editing 4k video in Final Cut is a breeze, using Win 10 in Parallels with 4GB works smoothly. As of now, the only reason I could see myself needing the more than 8gb is if Im running multiple VMs.
You better get on board, we are WAY past the user being able to upgrade, and windows laptops will soon be following now that they have seen how fast Apple's SOC is.These M1 Mac mini's are a step backwards. I wish Apple would stop with this not being able to upgrade the ram on these. 16GB isn't enough in my opinion.
According to him. And he denied saying the "forever" part. In any case, that was something that the Microsoft/Intel world was stuck with for a long time and any marketing propaganda or excuses about it did not just come from these two companies directly but also from the channel (shops and media that is, they were too few end users stupid enough to be PC "fans" back then).Gates never said that.
If you want this to last 5-10 years, 8 is not enough.
Given that I can do vastly more than that at the same time on a 2015 13” MacBook Pro with 8 GB of RAM, I’m gonna call BS on this one.
Yeah but you could buy the base model and upgrade the HDD and the RAM yourself and save a lot of money. With the first generation Intel version you could even swap the processor.Nope, "target audience" for the base config is still the same as it was with every base config Mac Mini back to the G4.
You are the "target audience" for the BTO (acronym is obviously false on these) options.
With the first generation Intel version you could even swap the processor.
I had problems with Bluetooth intermittent drops in audio output.I have been following the Mac Mini thread at Apple Communities and there are a significant number of people that have real problems with connecting monitors and the latest 11.2 update killed a lot of users T4 ports. Those are just two examples of many on-going issues that M1 owners are facing. Granted there are also many with no complaints, particularly those with no external monitor or need for a dock that are having no issue but it's also clear that there are numerous issues for many people. I am looking to get an M1 MBPro when there are at least 4 ports with dual monitor support but I will wait a few months to verify that things have really calmed down on the monitor connection front.
I certainly don't track all of what Gates says, but...Gates never said that.
I know, I agree with your points.And we are back full circle. Search for MacMini1.1on eBay and you'll find plenty still at 512MB and 60GB HDD and very few with an upgraded CPU making the point that for most people the base config will last them for years until they just replace them.
Wait you think you will be able to sell a 8GB-M1 for enough to buy a brand new base model mini in 5 years?Sure, but in 5 years the difference between an used 8 and 16GB M1-Mini will be 10$ and if you also skip on an storage upgrade that "saved" money plus the retail value of the 8GB-M1 might be enough to buy a new base model Mini (wich will have at least 16GB more storage and a faster SoC)
Hence future-proofing is stupid.
They've been saying that for 15 yearsI am ok with me using 2020 12.9 iPad pro for work..in 10-15 years laptop will become obsolete
Wait you think you will be able to sell a 8GB-M1 for enough to buy a brand new base model mini in 5 years?
Not to mention, the difference between a 8GB 2015 MBP and a 16GB 2015 MBP is about 200 dollars right now.