I think it would not be wise for Apple to have the 15-inch MacBook Air base config to launch at 8GB/256GB if the price is over $1300.
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Would you still purchase the 15-inch MacBook Air if it came with 8GB/256GB and started at $1399?
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While I agree with you, I have a hard time seeing how that is going to sell. $1,499 for 8GB/256GB is $1,899 for 16GB/512GB which is $100 less than a 14" Pro. For that $100 you get so much more computer, i.e., screen, processor, IO, speakers, etc. $1,399 base, $1,799 for 16GB/512GB gives a bigger gap and more incentive to buy the cheaper one.
Even if Apple charges $2000 for 8GB/256GB people would still buy in droves.
With that out of the way, I would not buy base config regardless since my 1TB drive on M1 MacBook Pro 13” is already running dangerously low and Have to hook an external drive all the time.
With that out of the way, I would not buy base config regardless since my 1TB drive on M1 MacBook Pro 13” is already running dangerously low and Have to hook an external drive all the time.
Responses like these crack me up lmao
Hes obviously directing this question towards people who are going to be in the market for the 15 inch macbook air.
Then why did they create a "no" category? Only one person thus far has voted "yes."
Do I wish I had a 15-inch display? Sure. Do I NEED a 15-inch display? No.
Because someone who was considering buying one would not at that price. I wish I had a Ferrari, but I wouldn't vote on no because it is $275k and not $250k.
Would I personally buy a 256/8 MBA 15"... No.... because I wouldn't buy a 256GB drive in any machine.
Would Apple be justified in offering a 256/8 MBA 15"......YES!...This forum is full of enthusiasts who don't appreciate that millions of people who never go near a forum would be very happy with it.
Would Apple be justified in offering a 256/8 MBA 15"......YES!...This forum is full of enthusiasts who don't appreciate that millions of people who never go near a forum would be very happy with it.
That price does not seem realistic at all, it's at least off by 200 dollars but we will find out soon.
Those of us who answered “No” (the vast majority, nearly 2/3 at last count) likely have different reasons for our choice!
For some, they have no interest in getting another laptop. For others, they'd want at least a 512GB drive, so wouldn't buy it. Others who chose “No“ may require or want 16GB memory, not 8. Others might rather get a MacBook Pro, a 14” or 16”, and so answered “No”.
So, we're left in the dark as to what the results mean!
My sense was that the question was trying to get at whether one would go for a 15” base model, that is, whether the screen size mattered more than memory and capacity, if the price were good. Who knows how others interpreted it? I picked “No” because I think a 15” would be too big and weigh too much for my taste and because I'd want a 1 TB drive…
Interestingly, several commenters chimed in that Apple would never offer the 15” 8/256 at $1399. But that’s irrelevant to the question. Or, it suggests some of them should have selected “Yes” for it being such a great deal at an unexpected, unheard of price!
Frankly, I’m still waiting for the colorful, white keyboard MacBook Air — 12” or 13” — with choice of different body colors. The MBA would be a lot more fun!
For some, they have no interest in getting another laptop. For others, they'd want at least a 512GB drive, so wouldn't buy it. Others who chose “No“ may require or want 16GB memory, not 8. Others might rather get a MacBook Pro, a 14” or 16”, and so answered “No”.
So, we're left in the dark as to what the results mean!
My sense was that the question was trying to get at whether one would go for a 15” base model, that is, whether the screen size mattered more than memory and capacity, if the price were good. Who knows how others interpreted it? I picked “No” because I think a 15” would be too big and weigh too much for my taste and because I'd want a 1 TB drive…
Interestingly, several commenters chimed in that Apple would never offer the 15” 8/256 at $1399. But that’s irrelevant to the question. Or, it suggests some of them should have selected “Yes” for it being such a great deal at an unexpected, unheard of price!
Frankly, I’m still waiting for the colorful, white keyboard MacBook Air — 12” or 13” — with choice of different body colors. The MBA would be a lot more fun!
It’s about high time that Apple moved the baseline to 16GB of ram and 512 SSD. These are high-end products that sell at a premium. Stop shorting us on the basics.
While were at it, 8GB RAM 256GB storage as lowest storage capacity for all iPhones and iPads currently and to be sold in the future...
Apple have done that with the Pro range. They have to keep the price down for entry level MacBook Air.
"Entry level" sounds insulting for such a competent machine. IMHO the MBA range is capable enough for many people who buy MacBook Pros.
As I said earlier, this forum is full of enthusiasts (like myself) who wouldn't dream of getting 256/8 Mac, but the vast majority of Mac users never go near a forum and many are quite happy with 256/8. Enthusiasts can buy up as I did (2TB, 24GB RAM)
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I have several computers and had to pay extra for all but MacPro.
Even for basic use I don’t recommend 8GB anymore. It’s not the component pricing, it’s Apple. Got my daughter a Lenovo with 1 TB SSD and 16 GB of ram for half the price of a MBA similarly spec’d. It’s for her to use Word in for high school.
The 13" does not. We use 13" MBPs as content players and for streaming for live events; basically, single use machines for events. As such, there is no need for a larger display and, in fact, that is worse as it requires a larger Pelican case. However 8 GB is not enough to run this stuff reliably.
Completely agree with how you laid it out. Apple will do an excellent job of making 16/512 buyers consider jumping to the 14" Pro. I'm personally all-in on the Air form factor, but can see many opting Pro for ~$200 and I don't blame them.
OK I forgot that one! Doesn't change that 8GB is enough for a great many ordinary, non enthusiast, non forum reading people.
Let alone European pricing, 1499$(us dollars) translates to 1699-1799€(euros!)when it comes to Apple pricing.