The Bizarre Storage Practices of Apple: Why You Should Be Offended

For a company that already charges a huge premium for its products, it's bizarre that Apple nickels-and-dimes customers on storage. At the time of publication, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air computers use a Thunderbolt port, identified by a lightning bolt beside the port. It's something Apple did in the past with the iPhone, and it was just as offensive then.

Why 'offended'? Because Apple is intentionally limiting the base level storage as a means of incentivizing a very expensive storage upgrade. This practice has led many to question the company's motives and whether they truly care about their customers' needs.

For instance, if you're using an M1 or M2 MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, you'll notice that the laptop comes with 128 GB of internal storage. However, this number is misleading as it doesn't account for the operating system, which takes up around 30 GB of that space. This leaves you with a paltry 98 GB of usable storage.

But what's even more frustrating is that Apple only offers to upgrade your storage by 128 GB at a cost of $200. That's right; you could spend an additional $1,200 - the price of the laptop itself - solely on extra storage space. And if you're still not satisfied with the storage options available, you'll have to shell out even more money for a higher-capacity model.

So why can't Apple just offer more storage as standard? It's not like they're short on resources or that it would break the bank to outfit their laptops with at least 256 GB of storage. Heck, you could get a 128 GB micro SD memory card for your Nintendo Switch for $38. That's a far cry from the ridiculous prices Apple charges for their storage upgrades.

And while we're on the topic of connectivity, what about the Thunderbolt port? It's only capable of supporting data transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps, which is woefully inadequate for today's needs. And don't even get me started on the lack of a Firewire port - a technology that was abandoned years ago.

But I digress. If you're looking to connect your MacBook Air to an external device, such as a video camera, you'll need a USB cable. Yes, you can use the USB cable that came with your Android device and connect it to your Mac. But if you want to connect your MacBook Air to a TV or monitor, you'll need a different kind of connection.

In this case, you could use an HDMI adapter. The Sonnet DisplayLink Dual HDMI Adapter is a great option, featuring DisplayLink technology that allows you to connect multiple monitors to your laptop. And with its dual HDMI ports, you can easily connect two displays at once.

In conclusion, Apple's storage practices are nothing short of bizarre. By limiting the base level storage and charging an arm and a leg for upgrades, they're essentially nickel-and-diming their customers. It's time for them to rethink their approach and offer more storage as standard. And who knows? Maybe then we'll see a change in their business model.

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