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16GB RAM is build to order, therefore none will be available in Apple Stores?

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16GB RAM is build to order, therefore none will be available in Apple Stores?

symphony

macrumors 68000

Original poster

Aug 25, 2016 1,679 1,909
Is that how build to order works?

That means the two options we have for M2 MacBook Air for in store purchase is only increased GPU core and storage, but no increase in RAM?
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dizmonk

macrumors 6502a
Nov 26, 2010
I think the honest answer we don't know yet, especially since Apple hasn't even announced the availability date. From my experience, they will have a few different models, likely one configuration with 16gb but they will be hard to get since there will not be many in stores. When I was looking for a 16-gb m1 I had to look at several stores in my area and they had a few every now and then. I think the 24gb will only be available via online order.
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turbineseaplane

macrumors G4
Mar 19, 2008 11,356 20,351
That's one of the bigger bummers about them not raising the base model RAM..

There are so many great places to buy Macs now - and get great deals! - but almost none will have anything but base and/or standard config options.

symphony

macrumors 68000

Original poster

Aug 25, 2016 1,679 1,909
That's one of the bigger bummers about them not raising the base model RAM..

There are so many great places to buy Macs now - and get great deals! - but almost none will have anything but base and/or standard config options.
Good point. It is unlikely there will be deals for 16GB RAM Macs, because they are custom configurations.

Dealmans

macrumors 6502
Mar 12, 2022
All the retail stores in Australia only stock 8gb air's so you miss out on the 10% sales they have if you want 16gb.
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IJBrekke

macrumors 6502a
Oct 24, 2009 Long Beach, CA
My running theory is that the M1/M2 architecture is too powerful and efficient for Apple’s planned obsolescense cycle, so they are hamstringing the RAM to compensate. Any stocked laptops sold in stores will only have 8GB, so those customers will be back in 2-3 years looking for a new machine because theirs “feels like it’s slowing down.” It won’t be an issue with the M1/M2, it will be lack of RAM.

turbineseaplane

macrumors G4
Mar 19, 2008 11,356 20,351
My running theory is that the M1/M2 architecture is too powerful and efficient for Apple’s planned obsolescense cycle, so they are hamstringing the RAM to compensate.
It's cynical -- but I find it hard to disagree with your assessment honestly.
You may indeed be on to something here.

jav6454

macrumors Core
Nov 14, 2007 19,424 3,720 1 Geostationary Tower Plaza
Good point. It is unlikely there will be deals for 16GB RAM Macs, because they are custom configurations.
16GB RAM isn't considered that custom. Apple did carry 16GB models of the 13" M1 MBP and the M1 MBA in stores. In fact, Apple is known to even carry multiple configurations of RAM with multiple configurations of SSD storage.

I know, because when I bought my 13" M1 MBP, I could select for immediate pickup for 512GB and 1TB options, both with either 8GB or 16GB of RAM.

That said, due to the supply chain crunch right now, the more likely options will be the standard configs with enhanced versions being in heavily limited supplies in-store.

playtech1

macrumors 6502
Oct 10, 2014
Apple Stores usually carry a 'fully loaded' spec in store and for immediate pick-up, which will have all - or nearly all - of the top spec choices.

But that's no help for people looking for a bargain from Amazon or similar. I really wish at least the upgraded config had 16GB RAM.
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blinkered

macrumors newbie
Sep 10, 2016
My running theory is that the M1/M2 architecture is too powerful and efficient for Apple’s planned obsolescense cycle, so they are hamstringing the RAM to compensate. Any stocked laptops sold in stores will only have 8GB, so those customers will be back in 2-3 years looking for a new machine because theirs “feels like it’s slowing down.” It won’t be an issue with the M1/M2, it will be lack of RAM.
That seems entirely plausible. I have 16GB in my 10 year old MacBook Pro, so 8GB as a base today feels entirely silly.

jav6454

macrumors Core
Nov 14, 2007 19,424 3,720 1 Geostationary Tower Plaza
That seems entirely plausible. I have 16GB in my 10 year old MacBook Pro, so 8GB as a base today feels entirely silly.
Heck, late 2008 MacBooks and MacBook Pros supported 8GB of RAM.

NorrisKillsKids

macrumors 6502a
Jan 14, 2008
I know it has been said but Apple does carry multiple configs, likely not as many but my Partner got her M1 Air at an apple store same day with 16gb/512

jav6454

macrumors Core
Nov 14, 2007 19,424 3,720 1 Geostationary Tower Plaza
I know it has been said but Apple does carry multiple configs, likely not as many but my Partner got her M1 Air at an apple store same day with 16gb/512
Indeed, not as many in stock, but enough to allow people to have options in-store.

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