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<blockquote data-quote="chas_m" data-source="post: 1614476">I'm not a fan of un-upgradable RAM, so consequently I am unhappy about this decision on Apple's part.Having said that, the non-removable RAM has not turned out to be a big issue in the MacBook Air nor the MacBook Pros thus far, and Apple's been doing it to them for quite a few years now.The truth of the matter is that the mini is intended as a starter Mac, and so by the time you notice that 4GB or 8GB or whatever isn't cutting it anymore, you're likely in the market for a more powerful machine anyway. It's just like the non-removable battery in the MBPs --- they last about five-six years, barring defects, and it has turned out to be a total non-issue for almost all owners. They move on -- on their own accord -- usually quite some time before the sealed battery has breathed its last. Ditto the iPad, which isn't really upgradable/openable/repairable at all.Power-nerds and tinkerers are never going to be happy with these sorts of decisions, but the VAST majority of Mac buyers (I'm thinking higher than 90 percent) are not at all troubled by the trend, as they never get to the point where they would notice it to be an issue for them.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="chas_m, post: 1614476"] I'm not a fan of un-upgradable RAM, so consequently I am unhappy about this decision on Apple's part. Having said that, the non-removable RAM has not turned out to be a big issue in the MacBook Air nor the MacBook Pros thus far, and Apple's been doing it to them for quite a few years now. The truth of the matter is that the mini is intended as a starter Mac, and so by the time you notice that 4GB or 8GB or whatever isn't cutting it anymore, you're likely in the market for a more powerful machine anyway. It's just like the non-removable battery in the MBPs --- they last about five-six years, barring defects, and it has turned out to be a total non-issue for almost all owners. They move on -- on their own accord -- usually quite some time before the sealed battery has breathed its last. Ditto the iPad, which isn't really upgradable/openable/repairable at all. Power-nerds and tinkerers are never going to be happy with these sorts of decisions, but the VAST majority of Mac buyers (I'm thinking higher than 90 percent) are not at all troubled by the trend, as they never get to the point where they would notice it to be an issue for them. [/QUOTE]

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