I suspect this helps drive forward upgrade cycles. The default options for Mac (which the majority of non-technical users will buy) are also pretty low and the

I suspect this helps drive forward upgrade cycles. The default options for Mac (which the majority of non-technical users will buy) are also pretty low and the bare minimum anyone should be working with. It's probably fine for browsing Facebook, but in a few years' time it will not be enough for more- pushing non-technical users into a cycle of upgrading their laptops every 2-3 years when it should be more like every 5-6.