Apple unveils MacBook Pro M4

[Spizz]

Why?

Value offering. Noones buying a MacBook Air M3 with 16GB and 512GB for the same price as a MacBook Pro M4 with 16GB and 512GB of storage. That doesn't mean the 8GB models are useless they're simply ensuring they sell older generation MacBooks by increasing the value offering and trying to avoid:

1) Air customers buying Pro
2) Air customers not buying any Air products until the new Air SKUs are released
3) Having a really cheap 8GB MacBook on their site that will divert attention from the new $1200+ price point - They'll push this stock into the big box stores and foreign markets where they're still selling like hotcakes. Hence why we can still by a MacBook Air M1 8GB/256GB new on Takealot.

You couldn't guess this in the first place? Hmm, I suppose that's why.

 

[Dolby]

You couldn't guess this in the first place? Hmm, I suppose that's why.

Ok man … you’ve made your point 10 x already in a single thread. We can see you angry.

Just chill

If you want I’m happy to edit (again) and say how Apple is the best. I’ve done it once to keep you happy & I’ll do it again if you need

 

[Bernoldus Niemand]

Ok man … you’ve made your point 10 x already in a single thread. We can see you angry.

Just chill

If you want I’m happy to edit (again) and say how Apple is the best. I’ve done it once to keep you happy & I’ll do it again if you need

It really grinds your gears doesn't it?

 

[Spizz]

It really grinds your gears doesn't it?

Watch as he deflects it back to me again.

 

[Dolby]

It really grinds your gears doesn't it?

No if you guys need me to add it to my posts, I’ll do it. I put your needs first

 

[quovadis]

You gave a proper answer & I didn't hit back at you with any counter. In fact, most of the people did a proper answer. And

As for contributing to a meaningful discusion, I asked a question - so I guess the best I can do to contribute is say 'thanks' ?

Eish. You nitpicked 1% and argued that you never said it when I never said you did.

Youre welcome.

 

[konfab]

How long ago was it they defended the 8GB RAM - and more importantly - why the switch from something that they said works better than anything else?

Apple usually makes good decisions with this type of thing. Like the fact that they just forced all their machines to use SSDs, even when they were smaller than HDDs.

The 8GB ram thing was retarded on their part. Understandably retarded, likely due to cost, but they should never have said it was equivalent to 16GB of RAM.

 

[Ol'man River]

Need some advice! I got the M3 Pro MBP like a few weeks ago via takelot, It looks like it's still returnable, do you guys think I should try returning it? I got it for 40K on the dot.

 

[Bernoldus Niemand]

Need some advice! I got the M3 Pro MBP like a few weeks ago via takelot, It looks like it's still returnable, do you guys think I should try returning it? I got it for 40K on the dot.

Why? It still smokes most Windows machines.

 

[Ol'man River]

Why? It still smokes most Windows machines.

Yeah I’m happy with the performance, just thinking I can get that extra RAM that comes with M4 pro for the same price? Or am I just being silly

 

[FiestaST]

Smokes lol

 

[Bernoldus Niemand]

Yeah I’m happy with the performance, just thinking I can get that extra RAM that comes with M4 pro for the same price? Or am I just being silly

Might as well get the M5 next year. There’s always new tech coming out.

 

[Ol'man River]

Might as well get the M5 next year. There’s always new tech coming out.

Yeah I'm keeping this one for atleast 6/7 years so wanne keep longevity and resaleability in mind. But sure hopefully these ones will last

 

[Mirai]

Yeah I’m happy with the performance, just thinking I can get that extra RAM that comes with M4 pro for the same price? Or am I just being silly

Call DigiCape or iStore and confirm. Also confirm the ETA.

But by buying the M4 you'll get longer OS support and better performance vs M3.

If you can get it for a similar or slightly higher price, the M4 Pro with extra RAM is worth it for those 6-7 years.

If you're like one of these guys who upgrades every 2-3 years then it's not really worth it, especially if you're making money with it right now.

 

[Ol'man River]

Call DigiCape or iStore and confirm. Also confirm the ETA.

But by buying the M4 you'll get longer OS support and better performance vs M3.

If you can get it for a similar or slightly higher price, the M4 Pro with extra RAM is worth it for those 6-7 years.

If you're like one of these guys who upgrades every 2-3 years then it's not really worth it, especially if you're making money with it right now.

Thanks, that sounds like the right move!

 

[charlieharper]

Currently on a 14" M2 + 32GB RAM.
Haven't used it to it's full potential.

April I'm getting a refresh from work (Work gives me a $3000 budget every 2 years)..

Defo will be getting a maxed out Air.
We've reached a point where I really can justify for something small, lightweight and not have to sacrifice much power.

 

[quovadis]

Currently on a 14" M2 + 32GB RAM.
Haven't used it to it's full potential.

April I'm getting a refresh from work (Work gives me a $3000 budget every 2 years)..

Defo will be getting a maxed out Air.
We've reached a point where I really can justify for something small, lightweight and not have to sacrifice much power.

Apple is going to struggle soon trying to keep a differentiation between Air and Pro other than price. I can’t see why they wouldn’t converge at some point otherwise it’ll start feeling artificial and that’s not good for business.