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Seriously, it should be a crime to sell machines with 256GB SSD in 2020. All these starting prices look low, but those low end configurations will be a drag bec

by AnonHP 6y ago

Seriously, it should be a crime to sell machines with 256GB SSD in 2020. All these starting prices look low, but those low end configurations will be a drag because of the RAM and storage decisions.

saagarjha 6y ago
256 GB is perfectly adequate for many people who store their data in the cloud or don't create much of it in the first place.
- sto_hristo 6y ago
  256 GB is an insult to everyone. And most people don't store all their data in cLoUd, just some minor, select stuff - that is why absolutely everyone has GBs of free storage from so many vendors. If most used the cloud heavily, those whole thing will collapse in an afternoon.
  - saagarjha 6y ago
    You don't get to speak for everyone. Especially if you are not aware of the many people who are just fine with working in even more "constrained" environments like Chromebooks.
    - wayneftw 6y ago
      This is a “Pro” machine though. It’s the exact opposite market, not for people who can fit on a Chromebook. Rationalize however you want for yourself - pros that choose to use Apple products are already generally aware of how their hardware money grab works.
      - saagarjha 6y ago
        If you looked at where it fits in the lineup, you would understand that it is not meant to fit in to the market you are trying to put it in.
      - ullanta 6y ago
        Pretty much any pro - in audio/video at least - is not going to be using the built-in drive for projects. Even 2TB doesn’t cut it. So pros are using external storage anyway.
    - sto_hristo 6y ago
      Neither do you, special guy. For the many people that are just fine with a Choromebook, make a MacChromebook. But market BS like 256 GB as pro and put it a ridiculous price tag - that is just plain nonsense.
bserge 6y ago
Makes more sense if you think of it like a Chromebook and use cloud storage and software. Sadly Internet connectivity isn't that good for everyone, even in developed cities.

by AnonHP 6y ago

Seriously, it should be a crime to sell machines with 256GB SSD in 2020. All these starting prices look low, but those low end configurations will be a drag because of the RAM and storage decisions.

saagarjha 6y ago

256 GB is perfectly adequate for many people who store their data in the cloud or don't create much of it in the first place.

sto_hristo 6y ago
256 GB is an insult to everyone. And most people don't store all their data in cLoUd, just some minor, select stuff - that is why absolutely everyone has GBs of free storage from so many vendors. If most used the cloud heavily, those whole thing will collapse in an afternoon.
- saagarjha 6y ago
  You don't get to speak for everyone. Especially if you are not aware of the many people who are just fine with working in even more "constrained" environments like Chromebooks.
  - wayneftw 6y ago
    This is a “Pro” machine though. It’s the exact opposite market, not for people who can fit on a Chromebook. Rationalize however you want for yourself - pros that choose to use Apple products are already generally aware of how their hardware money grab works.
    - saagarjha 6y ago
      If you looked at where it fits in the lineup, you would understand that it is not meant to fit in to the market you are trying to put it in.
    - ullanta 6y ago
      Pretty much any pro - in audio/video at least - is not going to be using the built-in drive for projects. Even 2TB doesn’t cut it. So pros are using external storage anyway.
  - sto_hristo 6y ago
    Neither do you, special guy. For the many people that are just fine with a Choromebook, make a MacChromebook. But market BS like 256 GB as pro and put it a ridiculous price tag - that is just plain nonsense.

bserge 6y ago

Makes more sense if you think of it like a Chromebook and use cloud storage and software. Sadly Internet connectivity isn't that good for everyone, even in developed cities.