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…
For $1,599 you’d at least expect 16GB+ RAM given how cheap RAM is…
skymtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 months ago
The sheer idea of selling a 8gb machine in 2023 is kinda wild
fuckwit_mcbumcrumble@lemmy.world 11 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.
DJDarren@thelemmy.club 11 months ago
My kid grabbed an 8/256 M2 Air when they first launched last year, and is still overjoyed with its performance. He has a PS5 for gaming, so the Mac is for uni work and downloading shit. 8gb RAM isn’t inherently bad.
It’s just as you said though; it’s bad for a “Pro” machine.
tabular@lemmy.world 11 months ago
What is someone likely to use a shitty laptop for? Open a web browser to run ~1080p video?
Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz 11 months ago
Maybe you’re not supposed to do any pro stuff with it. Just watch youtube videos and browse FB or whatever it is that grandmas do these days. Many apple products don’t really feel as pro as you’re lead to believe by the marketing team.
Just today I ran into a strange issue with the iMovie on iOS. You literally can’t edit a vertical video in any sensible way. Either you shoot horizontal video or you don’t shoot at all. These are the only options Apple gives for you.
ASeriesOfPoorChoices@lemmy.world 11 months ago
This is the same as the air, but with a better screen (basically).
The M3 Pro MacBook Pro has a minimum of 16GB of ram.
eager_eagle@lemmy.world 11 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.pub 11 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.
PeachMan@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Yeah I have 8GB of RAM on my Macbook Air and it works fine, I just need to manage my browser tabs and restart Chrome sometimes. But if I was paying $1600 or more for a “Pro” laptop…the fuck?
kratoz29@lemm.ee 11 months ago
My company computer had 4 GBs of RAM… And an HDD disc with Windows 11, the worst fucking experience.
bmsok@lemmy.world 11 months ago
HDD in 2023? Why?
Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 11 months ago
I open the two essential Excel tools that we use all day + teams and outlook and I’m at 10gb of memory usage…
agent_flounder@lemmy.world 11 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.
mrfriki@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Don’t tell that to Nvidia.
filister@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Same with NVIDIA, who are stubbornly refusing to give their overpriced GPUs the VRAM they deserve.
Bakkoda@sh.itjust.works 11 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.