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How much MacBook is enough MacBook?

2024/4/5
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The hosts reflect on the evolutionary upgrades of the MacBook Air M3 and discuss the implications of its pricing strategy, where Apple subtly nudges consumers to opt for the higher-end models.
  • The MacBook Air M3 offers only small upgrades over its predecessor.
  • Apple's pricing strategy encourages consumers to upgrade to more expensive models.
  • The base configurations are often perceived as insufficient, pushing users to pay for upgrades.
  • Apple's RAM and storage upgrades are notably expensive.
  • The MacBook Air M2 is still available and provides a good alternative.

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The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, Alex Cranz discuss the Apple Macbook Air M3 review, Jon Stewart's take on AI, and a whole lot more of this week's tech news.

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