Hi, To jump into this conversation, I’d say that 8 Gb of RAM will suffice in most cases. The M1 Macs manage memory and processor actions much differently than Intel machines. Check out this relatively short video comparing an M1 Mac performance to a comparable Intel Mac.
https://www.youtube.com/user/macrumors <https://www.youtube.com/user/macrumors> Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada > On May 20, 2021, at 8:22 AM, Les Kriegler <kriegle...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Donna, > Okay, I didn’t realize there was a faster GPU. The representative in the > store felt the default configuration of 8 MB Ram was plenty for my needs. I > did feel he was trying to sell what was in the store. That’s fine, I’ve had > enough experience with sales people and I won’t respond to pressure. I think > I’ll call Apple and order via phone and configure it the way I wish it to be. > All of the info you are providing is extremely helpful and much appreciated. > Best Regards, > > Les > > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2021 9:35 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Mac Purchase Question and a Comment > > Hi Les, > > My MBA is replacing a 2017 Macbook Pro with a touch bar. It is definitely > usable, and with time, you get more used to it. But I never really liked it, > mostly because it’s response time was slow. Often I had to tap it several > times to initiate an action or function. I personally find function keys to > be much more efficient. The only thing I miss about not having it is the > quick access to imogis, but for all I know, there may be a way to accomplish > that on the new Mac, I haven’t really had time to explore that yet. > > I got 16MB ram. I don’t plan to run Windows on it either, but I am of the > opinion that more RAM is always beter. :) I also went with the faster GPU. > Cheers, > Donna > > Sent from my iPad > > >> On May 20, 2021, at 8:21 AM, Les Kriegler <kriegle...@gmail.com >> <mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> >> Hi Donna, >> Thanks for your response. Glad your current unit is working better! Yes, the >> function keys are a definite plus. I am wondering if anybody with no vision >> can use the touch bar? Did you get 8 MB RAM? Ity seems like that should be >> enough. I don’t know if I would ever run Windows on this, or if that will >> even be possible. If I got additional memory, I’d rather get it up front, >> perhaps that would be the only option anyway. So thoughts on memory and the >> touch bar would be appreciated. >> Best Regards, >> >> Les >> >> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >> Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2021 9:11 AM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> >> Subject: Re: Mac Purchase Question and a Comment >> >> Hi Les, >> >> Thanks for your kind words. Re my experience, yeah, the first MBA was just >> weird, and I still don’t know what to make of that. That said, much of my >> time and frustration this week could have been saved if I’d thought to check >> do not disturb sooner. It was one of those tsituations where, since I never >> use it, it didn’t dawn on me that it could be the problem. Re the other >> issue, now that I know where the Accessibility options are, it makes sense, >> but at the outset it’s confusing, because you have both the login options >> under users, and the Login Items tab. Now that all is working, I am very >> happy with my purchase. >> >> Anyway, to answer your question. I chose the Air because I wanted a lighter >> machine, though the difference between the Air and the Pro isn’t as >> significant as it used to be. Cost was also a factor. But probably the >> biggest reason I chose the Air was because I wanted function keys instead of >> a touch bar. >> Cheers, >> Donna >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> >>> On May 20, 2021, at 6:23 AM, Les Kriegler <kriegle...@gmail.com >>> <mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Hi All, >>> First, I wish to thank everyone for the great recent discussion about the >>> new Mac1 laptops. I am sorry Donna that you had so much difficulty with >>> your unit. The subsequent discussion has helped me recall many key commands >>> and configuration settings on the Mac. Yesterday, I went to the Apple Store >>> to receive hands-on demonstrations of the Air and MacBook Pro. I went in >>> thinking I wished the Pro, but the Air is definitely worthy of >>> consideration. I have numerous questions, but I will start with just one. >>> What factors were important to you in choosing either the Air or the >>> Macbook Pro? Thanks for the assist. >>> Best Regards, >>> >>> Les >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>> Visionaries list. >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners >>> or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>> >>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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