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The 128GB version wouldn't be throwaway, since that's the maximum the platform as a whole supports anyway- more memory than that would require a new mainboard a
by trenchpilgrim 1y ago
The 128GB version wouldn't be throwaway, since that's the maximum the platform as a whole supports anyway- more memory than that would require a new mainboard and CPU at the same time.
- nemomarx 1y agoNot for upgrade reasons but what if you have a fault in one of the dimms or etc? Now you can't just drop in a replacement without changing everything.
- cyanydeez 1y agoit's basically the same as asking what happens when your M4 Apple has a fault. It's soldered based on the desire to use the ram as part of the GPU. Without that, it's really not a interesting solution. demanding replaceable ram means also not wanting the benefits of the integrated memory
- rs186 1y agoI wonder why so few people ask Apple products of such questions -- "what if my SSD goes bad, does it mean my computer is now completely useless?"
- nemomarx 1y agoI would also ask this! But part of the framework brand was selling a laptop where the answer to that question was being able to replace it on your own. So it's just kind of a contrast for their desktop to be less repairable than their laptop. Personally I think it's bad that apple products are so poorly repairable and so expensive to upgrade.
- alpaca128 1y agoWorse, Apple also still claims to care about the environment. While not allowing the iMac to be used as external screen, cutting its useful lifetime by at least a decade.
- sidewndr46 1y agoHow often have you had a memory chip fail? I ask because I only have had it happen once in my lifetime that I can recall and it was for a very dumb reason.
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- beeflet 1y agothe platform should support more memory
- richardw 1y agoThat applies to all computers when you buy the fully specced versions on day 1. A maxxed out iPad isn’t throwaway, but framework represents a higher standard of upgradability.