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[-] violet-crayola@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The thinkpad I just got has 64gb ram and real 4k screen

[-] el_terrible_@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

My last computer I built in 2013 had 16GB of ram. Its a joke in 2023 to still be selling high end machines with 8gb. Especially soldered on so you cant upgrade.

[-] Energy4Days@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

My phone from 2020 has more RAM.

Apple is really anti consumer.

[-] DontBanMeBro988@alien.top 0 points 2 years ago

Honest question: RAM is so cheap, why is Apple even doing this? Is it just so they can advertise one price but then convince people they have to level up? What's the advantage to the 8GB to them.

[-] Typical-Ad-8821@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Starbucks also sells tiny drinks that are silly.

[-] _pjanic@alien.top 0 points 2 years ago
  1. The upsell. People who don’t need 16GB will not care. People who do will pay it. That’s basically free money.

  2. Reverse future proofing. If you think 8GB is cramped now, imagine 3-4 years from now when most of these computers will still be in use. Users may hit the upgrade cycle quicker.

  3. Profit margins. After the return of Steve Jobs, Apple simple will not sell any hardware without a hefty profit margin.

[-] DragonSon83@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

On point 3, they will to sell services. It’s the only reason why the HomePod line and AppleTV still exist.

[-] Rothguard@alien.top 0 points 2 years ago

apple is literally poverty grade

[-] d0or-tabl3-w1ndoWz_9@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Tons of people with college debt pay hundreds, if not, thousands of dollars for Apple e-waste. Tons of unbelievably stupid people who clearly went to college in vain.

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