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Pardon problem was with low power DDR4 RAM memory that would be required to exceed 16GB limit. Source: https://macdaddy.io/macbook-pro-limited-16gb-ram/ https:
by Philipp__ 10y ago
Pardon problem was with low power DDR4 RAM memory that would be required to exceed 16GB limit.
Source: https://macdaddy.io/macbook-pro-limited-16gb-ram/ https://macdaddy.io/macbook-pro-limited-16gb-ram/
- slantyyz 10y agoYes, but you have to admit that not using the DDR4 was an iffy, arbitrary judgement call on the part of Apple. Only the 15"s can have 32GB, and I would think a lot of pro users would make the battery life trade off if given the opportunity. The reduced battery life of a 32GB 15" Macbook Pro would not impact a significant number of Mac users -- most normal people wouldn't be willing to pay for the RAM upgrade (Apple RAM is never cheap) and it seems like the majority of people prefer the 13" models anyways, and they are capped at 16GB.
- Philipp__ 10y agoI think that the problem lies in Touch Bar. T1 Chip and Touch strip require far more battery power than I thought. So battery is already on the edge of being disappointing if not already that. Plus lack of Non Touch Bar 15" model is also disappointing. But hey, I think that in a next iteration or two those will be great machines. With 32GB options, more battery power, reduced price and better software integration for Touch Bar. So I am patient. I bought maxed out 13" in 2015 and I can't be happier with that machine.