Re: Unsure what Mac to get

[Brad Snyder]

Yes, I agree that is an unusual number. The base level RAM for the new processors is 18 GB RAM For the M3 Pro, and 36 GB RAM  for the M3 Max. SSD storage options remain unchanged from prior offerings. - Brad - On Nov 13, 2023, at 12:24, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: Brad, You said 36GB Ram? I’m not questioning you. However, that is an unusual number for Ram. I’m accustomed to seeing 16, 32, 64, etc. Is that correct that 36 GB is the new normal? And what is the new recommended storage option these days. I’m still very happy with my M1, 16 GB, 1TB and Nicki has her M2, 16 GB, 1TB. However I am curious since these standards seem to be changing faster and faster. Thanks in advance, Merv On Nov 13, 2023, at 12:43 PM, Brad Snyder <wb...@swbell.net> wrote: I agree.  The 14 inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Max processor would be your best choice. The M3 Max is a significant upgrade from the M3 Pro, and starts out with 36 GB of RAM. I think this should meet your needs both now and for years to come.  - Brad - On Nov 13, 2023, at 11:35, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote: On 13/11/23 12:23, John Dowling wrote: I need lots of ram because I work with a lot of tracks inside Logic Pro, and I need the high power. Anyone have any suggestions? Based on what I've heard, the M3 Max chip gives you substantially superior performance. It's currently available in the MacBook Pro only. More generally, I would recommend reading this article: https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/11/13/macbook-air-macbook-pro-buyers-guide-a-mac-portable-to-fit-your-budget It should be easy to find performance-oriented articles on Apple-related sites as well, to provide more detailed comparisons. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. 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