You're right, you can get an M3 Max MBP with 128GB, starting at $4700. My main point is that if your objective is dipping your toe into this, you can do it wit

You're right, you can get an M3 Max MBP with 128GB, starting at $4700. My main point is that if your objective is dipping your toe into this, you can do it with smaller models for far less. That is a really sweet machine, but for the amount of money involved you should be clear about what your needs are.