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Tbisu6

Mar 5, 2026 1:34 AM

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Tbisu6Mar 5, 2026 1:34 AM

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Quote from pcgeekpcgeek

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Apple finally admitted that 8GB RAM is not enough no matter how optimized macOS is and released the base model Mac Mini M4 with 16 GB of RAM.
Now they're backtracking that stance due to the recent DRAM price hikes. 😂

This uses an iPhone processor.

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pcgeekpcgeek

Mar 5, 2026 1:39 AM

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pcgeekpcgeekMar 5, 2026 1:39 AM

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Quote from Quality-Learing

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Windows users coming into Macbook threads talking about Pc. Are they stupid?

Macs are PCs.
I use Arch BTW.

Being an Apple fan doesn't mean you have to appreciate every product they release, and true Apple fans are often critical when Apple rolls out a subpar product.

Last edited by pcgeekpcgeek March 4, 2026 at 05:45 PM.

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pcgeekpcgeek

Mar 5, 2026 1:40 AM

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pcgeekpcgeekMar 5, 2026 1:40 AM

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Quote from Tbisu6

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This uses an iPhone processor.

And? Some iPhones comes with 12 GB of RAM.
Besides, macOS and iOS have very different memory management mechanisms.

Last edited by pcgeekpcgeek March 4, 2026 at 06:25 PM.

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jatslickdeal

Mar 5, 2026 1:52 AM

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jatslickdealMar 5, 2026 1:52 AM

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Quote from pcgeekpcgeek

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Macs are PCs.I use Arch BTW.Being an Apple fan doesn't mean you have to appreciate every product they release, and true Apple fans are often critical when Apple rolls out a subpar product.

Exactly, there are way better deals on laptops which are way more powerful than this junk and have better features. Though I think it is about paying a premium for using macOS.

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FuschiaTable6909

Mar 5, 2026 2:07 AM

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FuschiaTable6909Mar 5, 2026 2:07 AM

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Quote from Peerless_Warrior

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What do you think...A is obviously far weaker than M.

Not really - it's almost the equivalent of an M1 at half the power https://www.cpubenchmark.net/comp...8-3200-MHz

3asym0ni3s9862936

Mar 5, 2026 2:10 AM

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3asym0ni3s9862936Mar 5, 2026 2:10 AM

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This will make the MacBook Air look good

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timbihl

Mar 5, 2026 2:26 AM

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timbihlMar 5, 2026 2:26 AM

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I love Apple sticking their necks out with low end hardware. Make the systems work with 8GB, or the huge base of nascent users with these machines will learn instinctively that Apple hardware just doesn't work very well.

I'll also say that Windows does fine on 8GB of RAM, and I've been led to believe that Apple devices are somewhat less hungry for RAM. Maybe I'm just using the wrong websites, but the need for >8GB RAM is overstated.

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HonestSpaniel6008

Mar 5, 2026 2:30 AM

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HonestSpaniel6008Mar 5, 2026 2:30 AM

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This mode make MBA m1 looks good, around 300 for new and 250 for used

Bronerkik

Mar 5, 2026 2:39 AM

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BronerkikMar 5, 2026 2:39 AM

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Quote from HonestSpaniel6008

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This mode make MBA m1 looks good, around 300 for new and 250 for used

Where can I buy a new one?

wvlynch

Mar 5, 2026 2:43 AM

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wvlynchMar 5, 2026 2:43 AM

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for everyday non power use this will fit the bill. this will make a good school laptop. 16gb m2 air will cost 600+, with warranty concerns. i would stay away from m1 macbook airs, as mine suffered the common USB chip failure due to a ground short, which is a pain in the ASS to fix and requires a scope to solder and luckily allows for me to charge but no data anymore. if you want a cheap macbook this covers everything except for people who will go out of their way to source a used machine. The single core performance of this A chip is also very good, which will matter more than multi core performance for say opening applications quickly. The ram pushes it for me, as i could press that CPU more but you are kind of RAM bound before processing bound as a lofty generalized statement. macos is good at managing resources, much better than windows. It will be the highest quality new $500 dollar laptop you can buy and if performance isnt your first goal the upgraded mouthfeel of the trackpad and generally very good keyboards are a real bonus outside the OS being well regarded and still well rounded. even their crappy displays are gonna be very good, way better than a value HP. My 2020 air still has a decent looking display. Hell the 2017 5th gen ipad i use as an alarm clock on my nightstand still has a pretty good display compared to some other stuff. macos26 is kinda wonky in some areas, but still preferable to windows for me though i can make do on any os.

Last edited by wvlynch March 4, 2026 at 06:48 PM.

CrimsonBook2556

Mar 5, 2026 2:51 AM

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CrimsonBook2556Mar 5, 2026 2:51 AM

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Quote from Eragorn

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MSRP is $599. This is $499 for students/teachers.
edit: getting downvoted Big Grin

The education discount is a permanent program that Apple has run for years, not a sale. It's MSRP for students/teachers.

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NervousMice1172

Mar 5, 2026 2:54 AM

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NervousMice1172Mar 5, 2026 2:54 AM

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Quote from sr27

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Ruined the name Neo putting it on a budget laptop. Why apple why? Nobody asked for this.

This will sell like hotcakes

EagerPen5243

Mar 5, 2026 3:19 AM

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EagerPen5243Mar 5, 2026 3:19 AM

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Quote from pcgeekpcgeek

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Macs are PCs.I use Arch BTW.Being an Apple fan doesn't mean you have to appreciate every product they release, and true Apple fans are often critical when Apple rolls out a subpar product.

No one criticizes Apple harder than Apple enthusiasts. If anyone doesn't believe me spend some time on MacRumors forums.

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goyangyi1

Mar 5, 2026 3:23 AM

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goyangyi1Mar 5, 2026 3:23 AM

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Quote from mrgamers

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This or the new M processor?

You think M processor macbook will cost $500?

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