if the apps run same as ipad/ios, basically 8GB ram on MacOS is ipad Pro Pro standard (ipad pro is having 4/6GB)


Ipad Pro 12.9 + 256GB = RM 4,849.00

Should be no problem. But my opinion is to upgrade to 16gb for long run usage.😆

Problem with the supply to Malaysia is because of COVID19 and output from factories.

I am looking forward to get the RM5k one.

Time to save up more to get it.

Hehe...

I was thinking of getting the M4.

But on second thought.... I am getting this.

Still...

My mind can change till the day I go to shop to buy.

M4? What is that?

I think 8GB is good enough to use for the next 5 years....just my thoughts...

I do have concerns on 8GB RAM especially come to open/working on huge Excel file. Considering the machine instructions are different now with ARM, i think RAM will make less sensitive compare to the X86 framework OS.

This post has been edited by kevinpss: Nov 18 2020, 05:45 PM

Thanks guys, appreciated your comments.
I plan to use 1 or 2 year, because MBP entry model seems not worth for me. Plan waiting next gen high end MBP to become my main heavy workstation.

This post has been edited by xinzaii: Nov 18 2020, 06:01 PM

unless ur daily tasks are really really light, else 16GB will be more future proof....

Try google MacBook 12 cpu issue amd there is plenty, I just don’t have confidence for fanless laptops as got bad experience before and around me.

Actually nothing to worry about. Your iPad Pro is fanless and they work great.

First Gen has M1 chip. I'll get the one with M4 which is in another 3 years.

Each year usually Apple with update their lineup Macbook with new Chips ?

Here you go....the opinion from 9to5mac

https://9to5mac.com/2020/11/18/opinion-is-t...enough-for-you/

8GB RAM is actually more than enough...

Good read bro. Informative.

you might want to read this too....new video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq3Zc8jmf0Y

see how fast the Excel been open! Crazy....8GB RAM only will more than enough

Yes that was really fast...

Hey we have the same model , I bought mine in Dec 2014 and coming to 6 years now. Tempted to change but I still need bootcamp for some Windows based software.

I always calculate the "lifetime cost of ownership" - I paid RM 3955 for my Macbook Air back then and this translates to RM 1.80 per day over 6 years. Pretty damn good value for money for that.

PS: I have to admit I do sometimes miss playing PC games though

Wow all the benchmark and reviews look pretty great.
This might be my first Macbook I will purchase, almost pulled the trigger on early 2020 Macbook air last time, lucky I held off because of thermal issue people reported.

Any idea when will this be available in MY? It's usually like a week after SIRIM approval, wonder if it has been approved..don't know how to check..

Dec 2020? Well just guessing.

Gen 2 always better. Might wait for M2 later. lol

iPad and iPhones have been fanless long time already, I think should be no issue.

Also recently got a Celeron fanless, really digging it, its much nicer to use the device without fan.