I couldn't believe this when I saw it. It's deplorable. Why, Apple, why?
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Well it was mostly hope so not sure why it'd require people to know what Apple was cooking.I am really tired of hearing about these supposed 12GB RAM increments people thought was coming - as if they knew what Apple was cooking up. Many of you were all wrong.
And, 18GB is just weird Apple - no one saw that one coming.
And they're probably right. I know I wouldn't buy an 8G machine and if I want a Mac, and I still do, I'll pay for the upgrades. Not sure what I'd do if I had to do this for work though -- I'd probably upgrade user machines even less.I guess Apple doesn't believe that more expensive upgrades than the competition doesn't hurt sales.
If they're smart, they'll keep the software optimized for it, which will benefit everyone. Unfortunately I'm not really holding my breath for that one though, MacOS is already gotten a bit on the heavier side in terms of system resources.What is an even bigger kick in the cock is that the M2 Pro/Max models got bumped to 18 GB. Pure stinginess not bumping the M3 to 10 GB. As mentioned on other threads, this will have implications for Apple down the road when they need to make the 2028 release of MacOS work on 8 GB RAM...
I'm upset because I didn't want it as an onramp, new computer user type thing, I wanted it for work and the specs aren't good enough for that. $400 for **24G** of RAM, and minimal processor??? I like all-in-one's, but this doesn't fit the bill at all, and I did have some hope it would have. Oh well, no money from me this upgrade cycle. I'll stick with what I have.Um, an M3 with 8GB Unified Memory, 8-Core CPU, 8-Core GPU, 256GB Storage with a 24" 4.5K Retina Display and 2x TB/USB4 Ports for $1299, or add another $200 for an extra 2x USB3 Ports and GB Ethernet and 2-more Cores of GPU, as a on-ramp into the MacOS ecosystem is cause for some folks to be upset?! Oofah.
I'm upset because I didn't want it as an onramp, new computer user type thing, I wanted it for work and the specs aren't good enough for that. $400 for **24G** of RAM, and minimal processor??? I like all-in-one's, but this doesn't fit the bill at all, and I did have some hope it would have. Oh well, no money from me this upgrade cycle. I'll stick with what I have.
Tell that to Chrome, MS Teams, Spotify,....If they're smart, they'll keep the software optimized for it, which will benefit everyone. Unfortunately I'm not really holding my breath for that one though, MacOS is already gotten a bit on the heavier side in terms of system resources.
that Ram i cant understand but not offering M3 Pro in that thin design....i understand itAnd 8 core GPU without at least pro options in iMac is embarrassing scary
Deliberate- pay Apple Tax on upgrades you can only get from Apple at time of purchase.I couldn't believe this when I saw it. It's deplorable. Why, Apple, why?
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Why would you complain about an almost 4 year old computer, that would be stupid.That is why you buy the computer that you need. Even if you shove 128GB of RAM on it my needs wouldn’t be fulfilled but I’m not here complaining about it.
That, and the whole host of electron apps that have become quite popular.Tell that to Chrome, MS Teams, Spotify,....