I am interested in the Mac Mini 2014, but I want to upgrade the memory myself, is this still doable?
I am interested in the Mac Mini 2014, but I want to upgrade the memory myself, is this still doable?
2014 Mac mini : upgradability options
Previously the Mac mini was popular because it had easy to access memory – so you could add more RAM if you wanted to. Unfortunately the new Mac mini will not be this flexible, Apple has told us you will not be able to add more RAM after purchase as you could previously.
That is from a review: Mac mini (2014) first look review - Review - Macworld UK
That sux.
What else could it be?
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Well, for starters, in Mavericks and again in Yosemite, Apple uses a proprietary memory compression process. I have read that that may explain part of the memory requirements/restrictions. I?ve not actually researched it, as it doesn?t pertain to me since I?m not in the marked for a new machine.
All memory is soldered in place in the retina MBP and all MBA laptops, as well as the entry level iMac. There is also no user serviceable memory in the 21" iMac (2014). But I?d certainly give Apple the benefit of the doubt over calling it "pure Apple greed".