Guys, would you spend extra money on RAM if you kept your machine for only 1-2 years?

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My first question: Would you spend extra money on RAM if you kept your machine for only 1-2 years?

My second question: I got the 32 version, and I only browse web, answer emails, edit photos in Lightroom and edit one video in iMovie once in a blue moon. Is 32 enough for these tasks?

Thank you in advance.

 

[TopToffee]

Yes. More than enough. Much more.

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

My first question: Would you spend extra money on RAM if you kept your machine for only 1-2 years?

My second question: I got the 32 version, and I only browse web, answer emails, edit photos in Lightroom and edit one video in iMovie once in a blue moon. Is 32 enough for these tasks?

Thank you in advance.

no.just no.for that usage you shouldnt spend 400 dollars for more ram ,and future proofing isnt even a thing in your case,16gb will be plenty enough for such time

 

[jerryk]

I don't overbuy to "future-proof" my purchase. If your workload changes to where you need more storage, you are likely to need more than just more memory and/or disk. You will probably want the more powerful SOC (M2xx/M3xx) to process all that data faster, which means a new system.

So I buy for my needs today and replace it in a year or two as my needs change.

 

[Hankster]

My first question: Would you spend extra money on RAM if you kept your machine for only 1-2 years?

My second question: I got the 32 version, and I only browse web, answer emails, edit photos in Lightroom and edit one video in iMovie once in a blue moon. Is 32 enough for these tasks?

Thank you in advance.

You can everything you listed on a MacBook Air. I've even done what you listed on the Retina MacBook which I don't think they even sell anymore! You don't need a "pro" model for those things, as they are very minimal in processing requirement.

 

[jerryk]

You can everything you listed on a MacBook Air. I've even done what you listed on the Retina MacBook which I don't think they even sell anymore! You don't need a "pro" model for those things, as they are very minimal in processing requirement.

Agree. I traded my 16" Intel MBP for a MacBook M1 Air base model. For the tasks the OP listed it is faster than the 16" Intel and since there is no fan, never sounds like an airplane taking off like the 16".

 

[Madhatter32]

If I were you I would most certainly get the least expensive configuration possible -- it will serve you fine especially if you plan to keep it for only two years.

 

[Steve121178]

My first question: Would you spend extra money on RAM if you kept your machine for only 1-2 years?

My second question: I got the 32 version, and I only browse web, answer emails, edit photos in Lightroom and edit one video in iMovie once in a blue moon. Is 32 enough for these tasks?

Thank you in advance.

You don’t need a MacBook Pro for just basic usage. But if you do, just get the base model. Don’t waste further money on CTO options.

 

[CooKieMoNs7eR]

If I get a macbook I'd keep it for 5-8 years....so 32gb for me?

 

[HelloMikee]

That will be a an amazing machine for you but it is overkill for what you plan to do and especially for only 1-2 years. I am currently doing that with my 2018 i7 16GB MBP.