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The MacBook Air gets a surprise upgrade to 16GB of RAM (www.theverge.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by Sunshine@lemmy.ca to c/apple_enthusiast@lemmy.world

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[–] scarabic@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

I’d love to know how many 8GB models they ever sold. Part of me always believed that the 8GB model was there so they could advertise a low low price in commercials, but the second you were at the store you’d get upsold to 16GB because sheeit who wants 8? I’m sure some folks still went for the lowest price they could get. I would just love to know how many.

[–] dependencyinjection@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I don’t have figures but used to work for Apple. They sold a lot.

I would also like to clarify we were never instructed or had the desire to upsell, in fact I and I assume everybody else would downsell. If you come in for the top of the line and you tell me you’re watching YouTube then I’m down selling you.

[–] scarabic@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I believe you on the retail floor sales. The upsell is subtly built into the pricing and configurations. MKBHD describes this well here:

https://youtube.com/shorts/NiNYOZZLOyg?si=e32jAdYtAUqveNDI

[–] dependencyinjection@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I noticed this more as I worked the Genius Bar for a couple of years (UK) and the pricing was outrageous and coverage for some things refused, for example liquid damage on Apple Watch which was advertised as water resistant.

Frequently priced very close to just getting a new one on many accessories like Watch, AirPods, lore end iPads.

[–] scarabic@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Another great example.

[–] Mongostein@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago

Enh. I’m still using my 2018 Mac Mini with 8 gigs just fine.

I’ve been waiting til 16 became the base to upgrade. Maybe this is the year!

[–] MightyLordJason@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

I don't have numbers, but I do see way more 8GB MacBooks for sale second hand than 16GB