I wanted to build a Linux PC but there is no way in hell that I’m going to pay 500$ for a RAM kit but my old M1 MacBook is showing its age due to it having 8GB RAM.
Macs are great and fluid to use and I’m used to MacOS anyways. Plus no AI bullshit like Windows 11.
The deal is also pretty good and you can get a really powerful computer for a reasonable price. Like an M4 Air with way better baseline specs is cheaper than when I bought my m1 MacBook.
So should I give up on my Linux dream and get another Mac or should I wait for OpenAI to collapse? I’m afraid that Macs will also get a price bump next year due to the RAM situation.
There is also the option to get a similarly powerful Mac Mini for even cheaper. That is actually one of the most powerful PCs for it’s price. But I prefer portability with my work rig.
Right now apple provides some of the best computing value in the market. The Mac Mini is unbeatable for what it is. The base MacBook air is also a great deal compared to most other high end laptops.
Gaming is definitely lacking but with crossover support you can play a bunch of games on it. I mostly play CRPGs and all of my favorites work great on Mac. EU5 works well on Mac afaik.
Storage is also fine since MacOS allows you to offload to external SSDs. My only gripe is that RAM pricing for Mac is the same as DDR5 ram pricing nowadays. I would consider the upgrades if it was half the price but 200$ for 8gb RAM is insanity.
RAM should always be upgradable. My M1 Mac is still insanely good in terms of processing but the lack of RAM is making it obsolete. It still holds up very well compared to any similar windows laptop though.