Apple's new MacBook Pro models are powered by cutting-edge M3 Apple silicon, but the base configuration 14-inch model starting at $1,599...

8GB RAM in M3 MacBook Pro Proves the Bottleneck in Real-World Tests::Apple’s new MacBook Pro models are powered by cutting-edge M3 Apple silicon, but the base configuration 14-inch model starting at $1,599…

    • fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.worldEnglish
      43·
      10 months ago

      8 gigs of ram for some shitty laptop is fine. Like the air shipping with 8 gigs of ram is fine (not great, but fine)

      But for a “Pro” machine, let alone a 1600 dollar computer is insane.

      • Justin@lemmy.jlh.nameEnglish
        3·
        10 months ago

        MacBook Air is a $1000 computer too though :/ I bought a Thinkpad t480s with 8gb of (upgradable) ram for less than that back in 2019. currently running it with 24gb.

      • tabular@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        10 months ago

        What is someone likely to use a shitty laptop for? Open a web browser to run ~1080p video?

    • Eager Eagle@lemmy.worldEnglish
      10·
      10 months ago

      I’ve been using an 8GB laptop for a few years now and don’t feel the need to have more. But if I’m paying that much I’d expect at least 16GB.

      • henfredemars@infosec.pubEnglish
        5·
        10 months ago

        That’s my problem with the 8GB. I even have the Air with that much memory. It’s fine… but I also got it secondhand. For new, I can’t pay that much money for entry level RAM specs.

    • agent_flounder@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      10 months ago

      No doubt. Even wilder to me is the idea of buying a Mac with 8GB in 2023, speaking as a long time Mac owner. Mine is from several years ago. I wonder if Apple execs ever pull their heads out of their asses. This feels like the late 90s all over again.

    • Bakkoda@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      10 months ago

      I bought a Dell 6core AMD laptop on some sale and it was little 345 after tax and shipping. Then I immediately replaced the nvme with a 1tb one for another 70? I think. Laptop is really nice for the price.