Every time I look at the base Mini I shake my head.
I can understand Apple deciding to solder the RAM. I don't understand why they would then start the line at 8GB.
Chromebooks can have 8GB RAM, and that just a browser. Seems to me that a MacOS user who wants to use the media apps bundled with their mac, and/or MS Office, and/or Apple Arcade, would need 12GB minimum. Especially knowing that AR/VR stuff is coming down the line, well within the lifespan of a 2023 purchase. Who knows what that will mean for RAM needs?
I know Apple Silicon is more efficient with RAM, but it's not THAT efficient. The truth is, the base Mini is US$799.
Does anybody in the world in 2023 really still buy a new desktop with 8GB of soldered RAM onboard? Anybody?
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