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0 pointstjoff2mo ago0 comments

It really isn't. It is a capable machine but modern software has made it a lemon. And that is the only reason apple sells it. So that whoever buys it needs to buy another one prematurely, generating another sale.

Everything from apple to modern software is rotten to its core.

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mikestew2mo ago

It really isn't.

…in reply to someone who just said their experience is fine, and included details. If you just want to rant about Apple, have at it, but you’re going to have to do better than “nuh, uh” if you want to be convincing.

tjoffOP2mo ago

Well I could say that it isn't enough for vscode alone. And I'd be right. It all depends on how and what you use vscode for.

8GB really shouldn't be an option in 2026, it is just shortsighted and an insanely uneven build.

I could rant about Dell too. Or most other manufacturers (surprise, greed isn't apple exclusive). But Apple at least tries to keep the appearance of a higher profile.

mikestew2mo ago

Well I could say that it isn't enough for vscode alone. And I'd be right. It all depends on how and what you use vscode for.

Fair enough; though experience says 8Gb will run VScode, it would very much depend on the use case, I agree. OTOH, I would argue that anyone working VScode that hard probably isn’t buying 8Gb machines, but OP did say they’re running it so it’s up for discussion.

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mikestew2mo ago

It really isn't.

tjoffOP2mo ago

Well I could say that it isn't enough for vscode alone. And I'd be right. It all depends on how and what you use vscode for.

8GB really shouldn't be an option in 2026, it is just shortsighted and an insanely uneven build.

I could rant about Dell too. Or most other manufacturers (surprise, greed isn't apple exclusive). But Apple at least tries to keep the appearance of a higher profile.

mikestew2mo ago

Well I could say that it isn't enough for vscode alone. And I'd be right. It all depends on how and what you use vscode for.

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