[AnonHP]

Seriously, it should be a crime to sell machines with 256GB SSD in 2020. All these starting prices look low, but those low end configurations will be a drag because of the RAM and storage decisions.

[bserge]

Makes more sense if you think of it like a Chromebook and use cloud storage and software.

Sadly Internet connectivity isn't that good for everyone, even in developed cities.

[saagarjha]

256 GB is perfectly adequate for many people who store their data in the cloud or don't create much of it in the first place.

[sto_hristo]

256 GB is an insult to everyone. And most people don't store all their data in cLoUd, just some minor, select stuff - that is why absolutely everyone has GBs of free storage from so many vendors. If most used the cloud heavily, those whole thing will collapse in an afternoon.

[saagarjha]

You don't get to speak for everyone. Especially if you are not aware of the many people who are just fine with working in even more "constrained" environments like Chromebooks.

[sto_hristo]

Neither do you, special guy. For the many people that are just fine with a Choromebook, make a MacChromebook. But market BS like 256 GB as pro and put it a ridiculous price tag - that is just plain nonsense.

[wayneftw]

This is a “Pro” machine though. It’s the exact opposite market, not for people who can fit on a Chromebook.

Rationalize however you want for yourself - pros that choose to use Apple products are already generally aware of how their hardware money grab works.

[ullanta]

Pretty much any pro - in audio/video at least - is not going to be using the built-in drive for projects. Even 2TB doesn’t cut it. So pros are using external storage anyway.

[saagarjha]

If you looked at where it fits in the lineup, you would understand that it is not meant to fit in to the market you are trying to put it in.