• magiccupcake@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    This stuff is almost ewaste.

    This is just not enough memory to make a computer last, especially since you can’t upgrade.

    Websites and apps that a lot of people use just aren’t really expecting to only have 8gb ram available. Any kind of multitasking could easily run out of ram

    • ForgotAboutDre@lemmy.world
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      7 months ago

      Macbooks, even these low spec ones tend to outlive other laptops substantially. The better build quality and higher resale value keeps them in use much longer.

      The argument these devices are e-waste doesn’t make sense and doesn’t track.

      • Dariusmiles2123
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        7 months ago

        8GB is enough as that’s what I have on my 2019 Surface Go.

        But that’s a device I bought 399.- (almost the same as dollars) 5 years ago.

        So I don’t think it’s okay to sell a new laptop with Pro in its name for a high price in 2024. Especially because it wouldn’t cost them much to upgrade the RAM.

        It’s like buying a 30bhp car in 2024. Yeah it’s enough, but not for the price of a normal car.

    • Echo Dot@feddit.uk
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      7 months ago

      I’m fairly sure my computer uses more than 8 GB of RAM every time I much as look at the Chrome icon.