Why I ONLY Buy Base Model Macs! (and why maybe you should too)

I only purchase base model Macs with no RAM, storage, CPU, or GPU upgrades. This video is relevant for MacBooks, iMacs, Mac Mini, Mac Pro, and even the new M1 Macs.
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00:00 Introduction
02:00 RAM Upgrades
04:19 Storage Upgrades
06:57 Resale Value
08:42 Upgrade Strategy
09:39 Who Should Upgrade?
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[@CreatedTech]

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[@shawnbrok1740]

Omg “Tim Apple”😝

[@kwakthisway]

just got the base Air, and i am digging it, i am using it to edit video and it is working great!

[@MsMelodyca]

we can't order it, it is not available for any place in the world!

[@mdnght0095]

hi bruh can I ask what lamp you use on your monitor ? Thanks in advance !

[@whitespirit1000]

Should i also get the M2 base model?

[@PerfectorZY]

For any new Software Enginners/CS students: When he say developers need more internal storage, maybe in some cases, but generally more ram would be better. Code is just text and doesn't take up a lot of space. While running servers, docker images, VM's, simulators, etc can take up a lot more ram.

[@AetherCS2]

Thanks. Thinking about upgrading from my 2015 mbp 16gb ram and 512gb to an m1 for Cs

[@tharlynnoo]

xcode is 30GB 😵‍💫

[@mrtek8095]

It’s all the ide’s

[@Tech-geeky]

It's all subjective....... No one can tell you want you should need, but being on the internet, we get it..... we Love in the same space, but that doesn't mean we have to think alike... I still thinking for myself... and usually get these Macs and take advantage on the 14-day return for that reason alone... Its not fake, because I'm in doubt... not just go outright as a"I'll buy it but will return it"... To me, you really have to hands on test something to tell, otherwise, its just words... My friends have convinced me to get 16Gig so....

[@JThompson_VI]

Yeah, If you have chrome, an IDE, and an android emulation open 8 gb of ram is gone just like that.

[@ZacktheFilm]

You're the first person to approach this topic from this angle. I'm in the market for an M1 mac and this was incredibly useful for me in deciding which model/spec to purchase. Thanks for the video!

[@aerohk]

Redesign coming out early next year, don't buy!!!

[@asianstud7]

@@aerohk well its was 750 at Best Buy for back to school!! Are you sure about that? If you can get it cheap enough I say do buy!! lol. Just bought mine and pretty happy with it!!. Lets just hope I don't experience the screen crack gate. 😅

[@orion10x10]

@@asianstud7 Damn I got mine for 899 w/ AirPods from the Apple store. Still seems like a decent deal, that Best Buy sale is over anyways. I had no choice but to get it for school >.>

[@asianstud7]

@@orion10x10 yeah it still not a bad deal if you needed or wanted the airpods. so compared to what i paid for mine, you basically paid for the airpods. If i needed airpods , I wouldnt be mad about paying 899 for both. It would have been nice if they were the airpods pro tho. Which im guessing wasnt the case

[@orion10x10]

@@asianstud7 Nah, I could have upgraded but I don't care about noise cancellation and I like the design of the regular ones

[@Mustafa-isthere]

Generally, the best policy for me with laptops is to upgrade when my current Mac isn't receiving software updates anymore, provided it isn't broken or stolen.

[@Simku]

So every 10 years about.

[@Mathias-bz2kr]

laughs in cheap lenovo with linux :D

[@Alberto-qf7zh]

@@Simku That sound about right. I have a Macbook Pro 13" Mid 2009 and it is still running. Yes, it's definitely showing it's age in the sense that it doesn't get ios update anymore, and it's getting really slow depending on the task. But for normal everyday use like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, it's still fine. Hell, I even run a Virtual Machine with Linux and Windows 10 for my Comptia A+ course, and it gets the job done (a bit slow, but it does). I can only think that 90% of the users will be just fine with these new M1 chip Macbook Air for at least 4 years.

[@Simku]

@@Alberto-qf7zh yeah, I just traded in my Late 2013 MacBook Pro 128gb 4gb RAM (it was my first Mac ever, purchased for $800 as a refurbished Mac in 2015) for the new MBA with M1 chip. The old MacBook Pro served me VERY well, even with Big Sur, albeit not being very snappy with only 4gb of RAM. I went with the cheapest specs for my first Mac. It was a great machine. Will miss the ports!

[@MrIDGAF]

@@Alberto-qf7zh Have you replaced the battery on your 2009 Mac?

[@matteogori9050]

I rarely comment on videos like this but i just want to apprecciate the fact that you put a very clear and short recap of the whole video right at the beginning. First time i've ever seen something like this and it's extremely useful to understand if i actually need to watch the video or not. Subscribed!

[@bridgerdyck387]

Where have you been??? I've been struggling so hard to figure out how to strategize Mac purchasing! Your channel has helped me so much.

[@mc_lonewolf]

From my perspective, I think the only thing worth upgrading is the RAM. Of course, using external storage devices (and iCloud, one drive, etc.) can be tedious but it really isn't that big of a deal for me since I don't plan on storing a whole lot on there.

[@nikko4612]

Wow! Thanks for the great advice in detail. I watched other videos that said you need to buy the macbook air and use the money you save vs buying the macbook pro into buying extra ram and storage. This video changed my mind and actually makes me save a ton of money.

[@niklas_mus]

My parents are still rocking theyre 2012 Base Modell iMac, last year i swaped out the hdd for an ssd and it still totally gets its job (web browsing, office etc.) done.

[@lancer1993]

I was gonna do this but my 27" died and would cost well over $1000 to fix, so hello new iMac 24"!

[@Annette_Hons]

I did the exact same thing for my 2012 iMac last year, and this thing works like its brand new, other than not being able to get any IOS updates anymore.

[@lucianokozak7562]

Im really happy with my first m1 Mac air. Standard version, i use it for college, home office, social media and a lot of KZbin. I am a Windows user and I really like it :) Nice vid I subscribe. Regards from Buenos Aires Argentina.

[@ahlong1770]

Are you getting 256 or 512? 256 is enough for storing lots documents? I mainly use for work.

[@lucianokozak7562]

@@ahlong1770 256 is the best choice, you can always have an external drive device for extra storage, like 1 tb :)

[@Tech-geeky]

@@lucianokozak7562 For me, 256 Gig is enough, and large external drive... this 'everything in one place' is a real pain. in the **** Connivance strikes again though.. I thought these days it was all about syncing back and fourth ....(. where did I get THAT from)

[@harshsinha12]

@@lucianokozak7562 will 8gb ram be enough for a software engineering student for 4-5 yrs according to you? I don't have any problem with storage but on spending extra for 16gb ram it's kinda going out of my budget.... Please reply. Regards from India

[@lucianokozak7562]

@@harshsinha12 I suggest you wait and get the 16gb version bro. The m1 chip is powerful, but you gonna need the extra ram to keep up with the hard work programs and heavy use. Thats my recommendation man. Cheers !

[@John-uk3wz]

Great video as always Liam! This is extremely validating as it’s what I do for my business as a session saxophonist and composer, like I’m currently on a base m1 mba after selling my 2018 base mbp for the same amount. It’s definitely enough power for me & getting a snappy new machine (especially w the m1) is great for logic and even doing some music lessons via zoom

[@schoebelski6602]

Great video, thank you. I was watching this 1 day after new M1 Pro/Max were announced. And your advice still holds true, very helpful to come down to earth again😁. ...also good point to think about long-term upgrade strategy👍 cheers

[@federicopanato6360]

I bought the base model because i don't need anything more, the only thing, I hope it will last like the others

[@UAE1Number1]

Hallo , if I buy the base model can I upgrade the ram later after 5 years ?

[@kvikalocenix9888]

@@UAE1Number1 nope

[@rajethzachariah1504]

@@UAE1Number1 nope not for M1 models anyway

[@okbutatwhatcost9087]

@@UAE1Number1 Nope, both ram and ssd are soldered.

[@Vexies]

@@UAE1Number1 no.

[@isaaclim5641]

8 years ago, I bought a base model MBP 13 inch. A few months before M1 Macbook launched, I sold it for half of my purchased price after 8 years (my MBP was in really bad condition with all 4 corners bumped and a small crack on one of the side of my screen). Then I bought the base M1 Macbook Air. Best purchase ever!

[@OoOwhatever]

same!!! M1 air is amazing. My MBP 13inch 2015 broke couple days ago, they (tech store) said my CPU is gone and i would have to buy a new ‘main’ for the mac to work again. So i sold my mac, but they could only buy it for 175usd.My mac lost the anti-reflective coating and the cpu…other than that it is in perfect condition. Did i sold my mac too cheap? how much did you get for yours?

[@asianstud7]

Wow half. How so much? What got pay for it.?

[@eymanyouwell]

@@asianstud7 yeah I am thinking that too lol.

[@masimyildiz]

No, best sale ever! 😂

[@Turnoutburndown]

Haha who would pay like 800$ for an 8 year old laptop 🤣

[@andyjamesurfdoobay2806]

I think this is the most useful video especially for the ones who need to buy a mac. Saves their money as well. I appreciate it !

[@jhonatanvelazquez2141]

Good to consider ... thanks ! Just bought ( Finally ) my Macpro M1 after reviewing some tricks and tips from your channel...

[@nordicpride9708]

I’ve just gotta say, very concise reasoning and well laid out video. Makes me feel better about a base mode MBA for real estate investing, surfing the web and PDF’s etc. No reason to overspend

[@meggi8048]

you could cut your macbook in half and its still good enough

[@Calvinm]

Great video, well presented and to the point. Love to see it!

[@allthingsunrelated2919]

This is the first video I’ve seen that speaks the truth and I’m glad you’re smartening up fellow viewers! I’ve had my MacBook Pro for 10 years…it’s limping along without a primary GPU so my 7th GEN iPad covers down where the MacBook 💻 just can’t anymore. So, I am in the market for a new Apple product and I appreciate your advice. Spot on!

[@allthingsunrelated2919]

So my MBP finally went to Apple Heaven. Just in time for the new ones…and an excuse to buy now!

[@weixuan5225]

I love your video! Love the emphasis on values and balancing it between need & wants. Really great insights, finally someone who puts these perspectives into a video!

[@adazudiara4496]

Could not have said it any better. Just spot on.

[@premiumturkish]

Yessss!

[@nathanhatton18]

I don’t really have a clue about these things, but you explained it in simple terms so that I can make a more informed purchase! Thank you 🙏

[@connorhd3201]

I bought a MacBook Air in 2013 and opted to get the 8GB of RAM instead of the standard 4GB. I'm still using that computer daily in 2022. If I settled for the 4GB of RAM, I don't think I would have gotten nearly the same lifespan out of it.

[@alan85]

Yes, but by not upgrading for the last 9 years you have been missing out on much better CPU, better GPU, a better FaceTime camera, a better display, better speakers, etc. Having superior RAM while the rest of your system is outdated doesn’t really make sense to me.

[@connorhd3201]

@@alan85 I haven't been 'missing out' because my MacBook Air 2013 still did and does everything I need it to do. Having a higher resolution screen or better facetime camera doesn't impact my workflow. They're fine creature comforts but they don't impact my productivity whatsoever.

[@moncho33]

Interesting perspective. I decided to go with the 8 core gpu, 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD MacBook Air M1, because B&H Photo had a deal going on and ended up paying $1099(US) instead of $1249(US). It was only in gold, though. I do some light 4K video editing and some photography editing, so 8GB RAM works nicely for me. If video and photo work picks up, hopefully by then, newer MacBooks are available.

[@adr3510]

How’s it going bro

[@moncho33]

@@adr3510 For my needs, it’s working great.

[@adr3510]

@@moncho33 nice to hear, my 512gb 8gb comes Thursday 👍🏼

[@moncho33]

@@adr3510 Nice!

[@anires1195]

i will never buy from B&H again after they gave me a monitor with a defective port and wouldn't let me just return it for free even during the return window.

[@TiagoGebrim]

Watching from Brazil. Thank you for this and many others videos. Your channel is sincere and go right to the point. By the way, the series of videos about the SSD/ swap issue helped me a lot.

[@bholuwhoop5944]

0:01 LOL, nice intro, this guy is the only unbiased reviewer I have ever seen who mainly reviews Apple products.... Keep it up mate :)

[@Mayank_Maximum]

Meanwhile:wuff wufff mom nooo a dog

[@marcelo7850]

Can you do a video on how to move games (or installing them directly) into an external hard drive? That would be great since I don't see many people talking on this! Nice informative video btw 👍🏼

[@Willster7471]

Interested in that as well

[@carldrogo9492]

Why don't you search around on KZbin?

[@manutdboy3326]

Really helpful! Thanks for the video 👍👍

[@AlejandroMartinez-cl4kk]

Wow, 100k subs! Congrats!!

[@ACCollection]

Great info!

[@MummaJo]

Oh my gosh! I love you now! 😄 This was helpful, thank you

[@hasantutuncu9388]

very informativ video, but what i most like is your desk and your cable managment. it looks so clean. thumbs up

[@QueenShanine]

This advice this video gives works even for this new release MBP release. About to order my external SSD.

[@BurtBlackarach]

Great video. Thx so much!

[@eddysel10]

Great video. But when would you consider to upgrade from 8 core gpu to 16 core or even to 24 core. There are a lot of videos on these M1’s, but it seems like people don’t talk about the differences between GPU options. I am a audio engineer, use Pro Tools and would like to know if 16 core is future proof or not before buying the new MBP. My plan is to keep it for at least 5 years.

[@juanpablopantojaruiz6381]

Simple, straightforward and comprehensive video. Thank you!

[@undocumentedcodesucks]

It’s insane how much you can do with such a price, in fact, you can literally be on the search for second hand base MacBook M1 Air’s and save approximately $100 off a purchase then call it a day. I’ve gotten mine for $780, so $850 after taxes and it’s a steal for those who know how to shop carefully online. I’ve done so on eBay, and you really can save a ton of money rather than going to apple’s refurbished section. In the other hand, arguably pricing wise for the base model at every average use of productivity is so worth your money, it’s just pure reality of this M1 chip model.

[@PaulMLink]

Searching around for hours just to save a 100$ seems not the best use of time tbf to

[@undocumentedcodesucks]

@@PaulMLink That’s a pretty irrational viewpoint, you can shop for as little as 10 mins in your free time if you’re experienced with the online shopping interface. But at the same time, there is obviously risk so not everyone is as wary when looking out for used products.

[@User-cb4jm]

Tbh I’d go new just for the warranty and ease of returning it should I face issues but then again I would be using the student discount combined with selling the AirPods during a back to school promo to offset the cost a bit. Even if I wasn’t eligible for a student discount I’d either look for discounts new or cough up the full amount granted I probably wouldn’t need to spend money on anything beyond the base model given how powerful the M1 is compared to similar laptops that start with a base Core i5.

[@undocumentedcodesucks]

@@User-cb4jm yea I was looking into that route as well, but I found really good deals on eBay that are actually authentic which allowed me to snag on AirPods Pro rather than just the original ones. It’s saddening how a maxed out macbook pro from previous model could get out performed by just a base model of the macbook air, let alone the price speaks for itself. Yes warranty sure is important, the owner luckily had it just during May so it’ll expire the next year of May 16, 2022.

[@undocumentedcodesucks]

@@User-cb4jm oh by the way the student discount applies to everyone, just digitally online shopping though. You don’t need to show any verification or proof of being a student, it is apple’s marketing strategy after all. Never go for full amount though, there are so much deals out there that can save you some money at least, just be highly cautious when researching.

[@alsrig0420]

This video totally changed my perspective towards Macs. Gonna get a base model M1 soon 🤞🏻

[@Tech-geeky]

When your in the Apple universe, you stay that way... no one ever leaves... I've left social sites moire times lol

[@bustercolin7507]

Very helpful video, thanks 👌🏼

[@juans8356]

I agree. I purchased my first Mac this year. It was a Mac Mini M1 2020, didn't upgrade anything. Runs amazing for school and work. I have 2 zoom meetings a day on the weekdays and have a lot of processing behind Adobe cloud and Microsoft suite products. The storage is mostly cloud based so I haven't used more than 20-25% of its capacity. Not saying upgrading your specs isn't worth it if you do aggressive modeling or editing. But for most of us the standard edition is more than ideal.

[@gcpanda2912]

Absolutely agree! I only upgrade RAM to 16GB on top of base model. In addition, I bought my MacBook 2020 with Intel CPU other than M1 because I want to use Bootcamp for native Windows. I know M1 is faster. But I need a MacBook which is able to run everything for light work only.

[@TheScottishDad]

I purchased the base MBA (8GB RAM 256GB SSD) and I'm a software engineer that has a number of servers, and sessions running and all without issue. I have KZbin going, Visual studio (multiple instances) and lot of repo's on the go as well as music playing and I've never had a single slow down or hiccup. I do not regret purchasing the base model and it goes from morning until night in a single charge. I can then connect to an external 4k display and have everything I need. I do not understand why people need to purchase the pro or pro max for 90% of most peoples use.

[@eminzengin2214]

Would you still suggest the 8GB Ram? So enough for maybe 😮hobby video editing and hobby Photoshop?

[@mo999dev]

Really no words can describe the amazing job you are doing Keep going thank you very much for such great content

[@dpzlyf]

Very informative video. Nothing more or less explained. Well done.

[@highentropy2468]

My MBA 2014 is on it's knees. Battery has taken a beating over the years. My new M1 base model is arriving tomorrow. Super stoked.

[@josesavant]

Best mac channel, kudos to you my friend 🤘

[@CreatedTech]

Thanks for the support!

[@TerriTerriHotSauce]

I think the majority of software has not been updated to fully utilise the higher spec Macs, but that might change in about a year or so. Great video though. I personally will probably go with a lower spec Mac.

[@vladfrate8357]

Hey man, I really love your videos. Definitely the most accurate reviews! I have watched reviews on the M1 devices for a couple of months, and I still cannot decide. I am looking for a long-term device. I work as a Digital Marketer. I do Facebook Ads, Google Ads, and all sorts of online marketing. I also do some photo & 4k video editing (basic stuff now and then). I am also using a 1440px external monitor. Multi-tasking is definitely an everyday thing, but no so heavy as you did on that video where you almost maxed it out. Based on what I have shared, do you think the M1 Macbook Air base model would be a good choice as a long-term device?

[@AscensionProject8]

Looks like Apple may have saw this vid and said “let’s tank the M2 Air base model so people have to buy the upgraded version!”

[@AllenLu]

Me using the M1 air, quiet, fast, better battery life and same price Very satisfied

[@nono_ct200]

Same

[@rizkytp]

Nice man.

[@speed_and_motion]

Same

[@mihaililiev5932]

I just bought a 16GB M1 for the simple reason that I used my previous MacBook Air for more than eight years and 4GB RAM became painful in around 2017. Had I bough an 8GB Mac back in 2013 I would probably be still sticking with it for another year or two. The important point is that the not-up-to-date processor is no longer a real constraint (like it used to be in the 1990s) but inadequate RAM is. Bottomline: future proofing requires more RAM.

[@funchannel2026]

I love your videos keep up the hard work.

[@slamdozerkachna4584]

Great work, it helped me a lot :-)

[@Ozzie4Para]

Always good video content.

[@mikebanks4796]

Super helpful as always!

[@taufeeqagherdien3134]

I hope one day base models get a RAM bump to 12/16GB instead of 8GB since some apps are really becoming RAM whores

[@JtagSheep]

The M1 Pro Base model has 16gb which is nice but it would be cool to see the base base models M1 and M2 get more ram.

[@photoniccannon2117]

Especially with Electron apps starting to become more popular. These do have a tendency to use massive amounts of RAM for relatively simple things.

[@alexanderradec317]

i could watch these videos all day, informative especially relevant as im considering upgrading my 2014 MacBook air to M2 OR possibly M1 and love the accent

[@jeffmcclure888]

I don't buy the base model, but I use a very similar strategy. I add some basic upgrades, and then plan on replacing the Mac every 3 or 4 years. Using an 8 year old computer that was maxed out when new is not a good experience. Also, once the computer runs out of AppleCare it becomes very expensive to repair, frequently prohibitively expensive. Due to this you are taking a much bigger risk carrying around a more expensive device. As you said, if you really really need the upgrades you know that, so you have no choice, but for most users theses upgrades are a poor investments.

[@JezeedAhamed]

Thanks mate!! A video for everyone. 👍

[@Patrickglover11]

I think the best combo is a maxed out desktop and a base model laptop

[@anires1195]

Then i would be spending way way more money than just a speced out laptop

[@jammivenkata]

I definitely max out the RAM because I've found as I discover new apps, and as they are upgraded, they consume a lot of RAM. Leaving aside creatives specific heavy apps/uses like FCP, video rendering, etc. heavy web apps for work use hoover up memory in minutes. I'm waiting for the next 13/14 MBP and will get the 32/64 RAM version. I'm on a 13" 16GB Intel right now and two web apps + 3 macro heavy Excel files + 2 graphic laden PPTs introduce the beachball. Only M1 from now on. My 13" has slowed down after just 2 years whereas my previous one slowed down after 4 years and that's partly due to the rapid ascent of app technology.

[@robertthompson240]

Good information but there is definitely some value in having your storage and RAM contained in one device without the need for dongles, cables, etc.. That value will vary from person to person. Secondly, many programs won’t run from external storage thus limiting the number of programs that you can ultimately have on a base model Mac. Good information though.

[@pjmburg]

Yeah if I got back into having a big media connection or editing video, I'd have no problem using an external drive or NAS, but 256gb barely feels like enough room to hold applications and have enough room left to temporarily store some big downloads or whatever. My first Mac in 2009 had just as much storage.

[@CK_Fitness]

"The Apple Silicon Macs will likely have fewer upgrade options going forward." M1 Pro & M1 Max just entered the chat.

[@420247paul]

and those are apple silicon macs and they have fewer upgrade options

[@SimonQuirk68]

Crazy options but the advice on base Mac being all you need has never been more apt w it the base m1 pro

[@cloaizap]

Great feedback... Thanks!!!

[@ikoalosaurus]

M1 MBP 8/256 owner over here with win10arm running in parallels 24/7 because of work. 4gb/4cpu assigned to parallels and it works like a CHARM :) What i run in vm is WVD remote client with Teams and Power BI on all the time. I never experienced any slowdown, really. So when you mentioned people that edit 4k videos or use virtualization heavily should consider 16gb ram, i would just add, go with 16gb only if you are really virtualizing like crazy : ) Btw, i love your channel so much! I noticed old name Creative Labs light bulb in the thumbnail : ))

[@saulgood2366]

I plan to go with next MBP and 16GB because I will keep it for 5 years. There is no work around for extra ram unless I want to buy a new mac unlike the external SSD options. I can see myself using virtualisation software in the future as well so may need this to be optimised.

[@User-cb4jm]

Good plan. It makes sense to upgrade the RAM to 16GB, I don’t think it’s a crazy idea unless you are solely using it for very casual use. There’s no processor choices, only the very powerful M1 which is all the more reason you’d be keeping it for longer as apps get more resource intensive. SSD can be expanded with cloud/external drives but there’s no work around to add RAM to a MacBook like you could a decade ago.

[@mtedwards]

This is a useful video...thanks!

[@HansPetterOsvold]

good video mate👍🏻

[@LemonSensei]

I'm looking to buy new m2 air and have been trying to search around for a while about upgrading from the base model. This video provided me a lot of insight and details that I've never heard before. Very informative and really useful for my decision. Thanks a million 😁

[@chvnt5361]

I’ve heard the m2 air has heat problems, I would say u should save your money and get the m1.

[@LemonSensei]

​@@chvnt5361 I've changed my mind at the last minute and gone for Asus ROG G15 already. I appreciate your kindness.

[@wadewill5934]

Im graphic designer and couldn't get the 16gb model in my country, well I could, but it was almost double the price, but 8gb works surprisingly well on this m1 mac

[@saktiprasadswain6546]

That resale point was too good 👍

[@berend109]

The only requirement I need is ram, for me the processor is fast enough if not overpowered and I don't like to keep my data on the machine.

[@Tech-geeky]

first comment I saw that told the truth lol.. its "overpowered" :). I guess it would be to those like me who don't even do 4K... Your right... who the hell needs a fast car just to drive in the city ?

[@carldrogo9492]

Why in the world don't you keep your data on the machine? That's retarded and counter-productive.

[@berend109]

@@carldrogo9492 I only have small files, and if machine breaks data is not lost I can buy new and download what I need. I also reinstall my os every ~6 months to clean the machine of the mess that I build up.

[@Tech-geeky]

convenience, i'd call it, not counter-productive :) Anything that goes on mine is only temporary... yes, you have the space to just "leave it there and junk up your mac; but why when your not gonna use it? We've become so complacent..... also like we got taught to turn off a light switch when we are no longer in the room.. Why does tech change that??

[@mattobambino]

My 2012 unibody MBP still going strong but definitely showing it’s age. Originally was thinking of getting a M1 Mac mini but after hearing the new MBP rumors, I’m still waiting for something official.

[@catherinedesrochers]

I personally buy on Apple official refurb store which is great to save on a better mid range configuration for the same price as the base model. What is nice is they have the same resale value as the ones bought in the regular store

[@brahsumatra]

In 2018 I upgraded to the 2017 (256 GB SSD ) MacBook Air from the 2007 Black MacBook which still keeps me in the Apple ecosystem for the IPhone and IPad as my daily driver is the ThinkPad T480 (16GB Ram, 512 GB SSD).

[@leonsvideos]

Great video! Thank you for making it. I just have a suggestion: The moving background on your display in the background is cool but I found it a bit distracting, especially because it makes the jump cuts so much more visible (you don't move a lot but the pattern on the display is completely different) so maybe a neutral fixed background would be easier on the eyes. Cheers

[@vonbuquid7525]

This aged well with the release of M2 MacBooks.

[@redpillsatori3020]

I have the base model 14-inch M1 Pro with 16GB RAM and 512GB and it's enough, but barely enough for what I do. I run Docker containers, MongoDB compass, Brave & Chrome (with avg 10 tabs each), VS code, Postman, Slack, etc.. and it usually doesn't run with any stutters. It will typically write about 1GB to swap. I would have liked to have gone for 32GB RAM upgrade, but I didn't want dish out an extra $400. However, the unified memory is really fast and snappy, and the base M1 Pro should be more than enough even for 99% of productive users.

[@UncleSkiBum]

I have a 2015 MacBook Pro on base specs and it still runs great today. 👍

[@goobfilmcast4239]

I agree...good idea, especially in the new M-series era. I am an advanced enthusiast (not a Creative pro) and have followed this philosophy for the last 15 years. I have usually bought used Macs already a few years old. For example I bought a 2008 Mac Pro in 2015, did a few upgrades (RAM and Flashed GPU) and used it as my daily driver until November of 2020. I also bought a used mint condition 2014 i7 iMac with a GTX 775M in 2019 for a steal. Same basic idea with my iPhones and iPads. I now have the Base M1 Mini and will hang on to it until the intro of a new M-series Pro Mini. The re-sale market for M1s will likely remain strong so I can sell it to defray the cost of a new purchase or pass it along to a family member or friend in need of a decent Mac. BTW, I have always been able to sell my older Macs quickly and at a price that is fair to me and a bargain for the buyer.

[@tonycaine5930]

"Advanced enthusiast".....that makes me a Professional enthusiast then...

[@pabli93]

Excellent video.👏👏

[@analuiza2677]

Software development wise more memory or more ram really depend on what field of software you are. I mostly do Web development stuff so what I mostly need is processing power which the new m1s at their base models have a lot. I’m very slowly migrating to mobile development but because I also have an iPhone testing my apps directly in my phone instead of using a virtualization (for which I would basically need more ram) is a much better idea as I’ll have the user experience out of the box.

[@AdolfoHGarza]

Exactly, a lot of engineers can get away with 8GB, only people that have to deal with virtualization and docker images might need the 16gb version. 8gb is more than enough for regular web and application development.

[@gabrielvillarreal2161]

Yes! I totally agree with this video, besides the iMac though, the base model was just missing to much.

[@WeicherKeks]

base model iMac with upgraded touchid keyboard is sufficient imo, most people won't notice the extra GPU core and the lack of USB-A will make it necessary to get a hub anyway, so no point in upgrading for the extraUSB-C ports.

[@davidbhaskara6880]

Totally agree. I'm a developer, bought a base model. can run 12 microservices in seconds. It tooks 5-10 minutes in intel macs. but base model with 8GB ram not enough for me m1 16 GB ram should be more than enough

[@quaithe7050]

Oh man im getting my first MB this oct-nov. This is so informative and i think internal ssd is a better choice for me since I will be traveling with the laptop a lot and i might lose that ssd. Been researching and will definitely get the M1 Mb. Do you have a beginner tutorial on how to use a macbook?

[@quaithe7050]

@Ace Anime Thanks for the information man, I also thought of that and maybe I should wait since the MB i'll be buying will be for long-term use.

[@madness8556]

I've never bought a new imac, always a used, fully maxed out model from the previous generation. I'm still happily using my 2012 i7 imac with 500gb SSD and 32gb ram for my Music Production using Logic and Protools. Sure I can't upgrade the OS beyond Catalina but who cares, so long as the system is working for me. If it ain't broke........

[@lancer1993]

I've got an new iMac on the way with 2Tb of storage and 16Gb of RAM because I do keep them a long time, also videos aside I prefer my photos and music to be internal and right now that's almost 1Tb. This way with an external HDD set up for Time Machine I know my files are safe. I have a 2nd backup solution also and other external drives for video.

[@eliezerz1950]

I gave my old Lenovo L340 gaming to my father and bought the base M2 macbook air! This is my very first Mac and it is so much smoother than my old gaming laptop.

[@User-cb4jm]

The gist is for casual use, a base model M1 Air will be more than enough for you. The M1 brings latest gen Intel i7 performance to base models anyway so it’s fine, I’d only advise upgrading the RAM if you need 16GB. You can go crazy with storage prices so it’s better to stick to a decent amount for you and expand the excess to a external SSD or cloud services such as 6 x 1TB OneDrive (which you will have if you use Office 365 for their apps)

[@reyanshsingla3657]

With ur channel since 40k, love your vids, I also love mac so much. Your videos are just so straight up and to the point. Keep growing!! 🤩🤩

[@stateofsurvival8457]

there are 2012 macs still going for close to a grand in Europe! More specifically 13 inch macbook pro (this is retail refurb)..you can find these for 500-700 €uros-ish on ebay.

[@rudyelizondo1935]

I kept my iPad Air for 11 years and mostly used my iPad Pro 2018. But now business programs won’t load on it so I have to buy the new iPad Air. My old one was great for all of my needs. I also ran Microsoft excel n word and that was all I needed

[@S.Theodore]

Hey, great video. In fact I like all your M1 videos they are very informative. I am considering buying a Macbook Air M1/256/16GB (and apply the thermal mod). I don't play games, nor render videos all day long. I just use photoshop and blender, like a LOT, I am doing digital illustrations on PS and I create 3d environments on Blender. Do you think I'll be fine with an M1 Air? I am not willing to pay the extra money for the pro, so my next option would be a zephyrus g14. Keep up the good work.

[@SuperCarRiku]

I have that Mac and it's good !

[@S.Theodore]

@@SuperCarRiku Does it get really hot when you're using blender?

[@SuperCarRiku]

@@S.Theodore I think I don't use it, so I wouldn' t know sry

[@S.Theodore]

@@SuperCarRiku No problem, thanks for your reply!

[@fhf17]

get the g14 because it has gforce graphics and is a gaming laptop too so you can play some games as well, only issue going that route is it wont give you 10hrs plus like the air would, so like 6-7 hrs max. yes the gaming laptop one is waaayyyyy more powerful for 3d work but only when its plugging in

[@grandmasterlev]

Can't thank you enough for this video!

[@DimitrisPhd]

Love your videos! Thanx for all the effort. Need help with choosing. I have a mac mini base model M1 but i need a macbook as well to carry on outside. I do mainly work for my phd ( nothing spectacular) ,office work and social media. Do you think the m1 macbook air will fit my needs temperature wise? Or should I go with the pro?

[@okbutatwhatcost9087]

The Air should do all that with relative ease.

[@User-cb4jm]

Air will be absolutely fine, even in base spec. Tbh I personally would’ve gotten it instead of the Mini since it comes with a great inbuilt display, trackpad, speaker, backlit keyboard, you get the idea. And you can of course expand it to a 2nd monitor, but of course everybody’s needs are different.

[@harvardford8752]

sadly... us creatives (graphic designers) are plagued with the fact that we need ram and graphics power...

[@deryabaygan-robinett1220]

My father had this friend that had a very interesting way on how he bought Apple products So his first purchase was an iMac in 1998 when it first came out. His first ever computer Doesnt get another one for 10 years, its the same with the iBook. He gets the base model when it first comes out, doesnt get another for 10 years. Then he gets the base model again. As of now his Apple Ecosystem consists of a base model 2018 iMac, a base model 2019 MacBook Air. A base model iPhone X. Base model iPod Touch 7th Gen. base model iPad 7th gen. I think you get the point. I find it incredible that he used the original iPhone for 10 years. He didnt throw away anything too, he just keeps it in a collection. What a legend

[@gabriieIl]

thanks for this video. im much more confident in my decision of which macbook i should get, which is a base storage air with 16gb ram (to futureproof as you said because i would have my laptop for 4-6 years.) i already have a 2tb external hard drive so i wont have a problem with storage, despite what my min-max brain begs me otherwise. 🤠 the only qualm i have with the macbook is ZERO frickin’ usb ports. HOW?!! i have to spend an extra $10-$20 on a usb hub. lame.

[@Solrak8O]

Pretty good advise. As far as Macs go for me. I usually update to last years base model every year or two. So when the M2 Mac Mini came out for example I bought a base M1 Mac secondhand for half the cost of new. You usually find new Apple owners coming over from using Windows PC either love Mac OS or hate it. Some people just don't like change and end up back using a Windows PC. And you guessed it, their shiny Apple product ends up collecting dust until they decide to sell it.

[@kennyvdh]

drinking game: Every time he waves his arms you take a shot.

[@teemuvesala9575]

Pretty much the same for me. Using high end desktop for most of my workloads, 8GB M1 Macbook just as portable notebook for light use. Altho I am maxing out the RAM fairly easy on it, run a lot of browser tabs and some messaging apps... Most messaging apps use a ton of RAM because they are unoptimized garbage.

[@felipeozalmeida]

Yeah, Electron apps tends to suck a huge amount of RAM out of nowhere. It’s painful to upgrade RAM just because of unoptimized desktop apps.

[@User-cb4jm]

Hopefully they will be optimised for M1 soon 🤞🏽