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8GB RAM in M3 MacBook Pro Proves the Bottleneck in Real-World Tests (www.macrumors.com)

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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...

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[-] little_hermit@lemmus.org 15 points 1 year ago

Perhaps with an SSD, memory swapping is less intrusive, hence you won't noticed any performance issues. This is referring to the vast majority of users. At least for a few years. They will have an intolerable machine later though, when the OS becomes more bloated, and they can't figure out how to upgrade those soldered RAM modules.

[-] xts@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

This is referring to the vast majority of users. At least for a few years

The “vast majority of users” do not know what RAM is and they don’t know what expandable memory means. Nor will they ever open their own laptops. If the laptop is slow after a few years they will just get a new one.

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[-] WuTang@lemmy.ninja 10 points 1 year ago

Vote with your wallet. Well, those buying this kind of mac are basic users (non-pejorative), so it will continue to be there.

I love when back in the day people said that mastering the hardware and software would help to drive cost down, well their cost. :)

[-] Kethal@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

I don't have an Mac. How much RAM does it use just to turn it on? Windows 10 needs an astounding 4 GB just to see the desktop.

[-] Asudox@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Windows doesn't use it all to load the desktop. It caches the rest so the files and software you use often loads faster. There's also the reserved RAM for the hardware...

[-] BigT54@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

At least 4GB, my previous employer was a young guy that was an Apple simp. He bought a bunch of Mac minis as desktop computers and they only had 4GB of RAM. They were the most garbage piece of shit computer I have ever had the displeasure of being forced to use. It really wasn't even usable, it would lock up just trying to open any web browser or even the file explorer (or whatever Apple calls it). It really amazes me how Apple continues to shit in their customers mouths, tell them it's chocolate ice cream and they believe them

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[-] the_q@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Money is the bottleneck.

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