Apple increases base memory to 16 GB, maintaining current price

The new MacBook Pro M4 also brings good news to the MacBook Air line. Although this is not a new model(still), the news today is that Apple is set to double the original memory of the new MacBook Air M2 and M3 to 16GB, without changing their €1,199 price.

. A clear nod to those who demanded more performance as standard. And while Apple Silicon has managed to optimize performance in 8GB configurations, user pressure and changing needs have made it clear that 8GB is no longer enough for everyone.

Let us recall that the transition to Apple Silicon in 2020 was a revolution due to a leap in power and energy efficiency, highlighting that the 8GB on the M1 chip performs better than the Intel versions. However, as applications and the operating system become more complex, users begin to notice the limitation of this memory capacity—especially in tasks such as video editing, heavy browser tab use, and application design.

Apple (now) living up to expectations

This change is significant for the MacBook Air. many users who have criticized the decision to start with 8 GB for years. It’s never too late if the joy is goodand we hope that this response from Apple will be faster when 16GB is no longer enough.

The MacBook Air M3, which has so far stood out for its design and high performance in a lightweight format, benefits from this increase in memory – because turns your laptop into a device with greater productivity for current requirements and prepares you for more complex tasks such as video, audio or photo editing.

Thus, Apple is aiming to gain a position in the laptop segment. accessible

but powerful action This model is more attractive to anyone looking to get into the Mac ecosystem.. Personally, I like the design of this MacBook Air (especially the midnight color which is impressive).

For those who need a little more RAM(for working with very large files that require more swap memory), you can choose a size up to 24 GB. If anyone needs even more, I recommend choosing the MacBook Pro. where there are more opportunities for a more professional segment and with greater strength.

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