“-Can I configure one with my specifications (Memory, Storage, etc)? -How many RAMs do I need to have both Photoshop and Illustrator open at the same time? Is 8GB sufficient? Or, need 16? -Do I get additional discount for being a Best Buy Plus Member?”
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Get 16GB RAM minimum, because you cannot upgrade Macs at all (like most laptops these days). You might not need all of it now, but you'll be glad you did later, you'll be able to use your MacBook for longer...a bit more "future proof". 8GB shouldn't even be sold as standard for any computer in 2024, IMO it's kind of ridiculous thar manufacturer still start at 8GB. Also worth mentioning - Apple Silicon (M series chips) use unified memory, meaning RAM is a shared resource w/ the GPU, so the more RAM you have the less likely that the CPU & GPU will be competing for resources.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.16gb ram is most needed
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes to the discount. You can use both comfortably with 8GB if nothing else is open, BUT given that the M3 Pro models have routinely went down to similar prices I'd advise looking at those first.
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