I am looking at getting a M1 Air and don't want to spend too much for this gen 1 AS system. So am limiting myself to upgrading ram or SSD but not both. If you have to choose would you go with 16GB of RAM or a 512 GB SSD?
I would like to get the new MBA M1, For me I was wanting the Stock 8 core GPU/8GB Ram 512GB, $1149 EDU store.
But I know the new screen coming and I should hold out to see that surface. I want but don‘t need 😬. And the wife wont give me the green light 🤦♂️
Memory. It is super easy and inexpensive to add an external SSD later that while not as fast as the internal storage is pretty darn fast.
Is what? Not sure what you are referring to. I said choose memory since adding an external SSD is easy and cheap if you need more storage later.is it? SSD isn't soldered onto the motherboard?
Is what? Not sure what you are referring to. I said choose memory since adding an external SSD is easy and cheap if you need more storage later.
is the SSD soldered onto the board?
Memory. It is super easy and inexpensive to add an external SSD later that while not as fast as the internal storage is pretty darn fast.
On the contrary I would say M1 is a revolution whereas M2 will be evolution. Apple already set the bar pretty/very darn high. Redesign might be coming, but I wouldn't expect big performance gains.I'd say get the completely base model as you will probably find yourself equally tempted for the next generation of Apple Silicon devices. I expect the 16 inch AS Mac is going to be mighty tempting, as might a 14 inch.
On the contrary I would say M1 is a revolution whereas M2 will be evolution. Apple already set the bar pretty/very darn high. Redesign might be coming, but I wouldn't expect big performance gains.
It can be a significant cost savings if you work with photos or video. Companies charge a premium for all that storage.gotcha ^
who wants to dangle SSD storage off a laptop tho ?
Dangle for cold storage that’s it
Yes you can get a 1TB SSD with the same speed as the internal one for 150€. If i store all my stuff even 512 wouldn’t be enough so i get the base storage and if needed an external one.It can be a significant cost savings if you work with photos or video. Companies charge a premium for all that storage.
The SSD is soldered on all current Macbooks.Does anyone know if the SSD is soldered? in fact does anyone know if they are soldered on either the MBA/MBP ?
Go with 16GB RAM. You can add storage via external/cloud anytime, but you cannot add RAM later.I am looking at getting a M1 Air and don't want to spend too much for this gen 1 AS system. So am limiting myself to upgrading ram or SSD but not both. If you have to choose would you go with 16GB of RAM or a 512 GB SSD?
do you recommend getting married? is there some alternate plan you can pull off such as you keeping the overtime money or weekend money for your personal toys?I would like to get the new MBA M1, For me I was wanting the Stock 8 core GPU/8GB Ram 512GB, $1149 EDU store.
But I know the new screen coming and I should hold out to see that surface. I want but don‘t need 😬. And the wife wont give me the green light 🤦♂️