Since these units are not upgradeable after purchase, you'd have to consider what
possible uses & workload you may expect it to perform after the first or second year.
That is a larger comparison that probably should include the longer-standing other
models of portable Apple computer, the MacBook Air series & MacBook Pro series.
System resources are fairly limited to those included at time of manufacture and not
subject to later upgrade by the user, and in several instances, not upgradeable by an
Apple service technician. So the capacity of solid-state-drive, and random access
memory chips are affixed to the logic board. Micro-precision soldered on. So that is
why you order ahead of possible useful purpose and get a bit more than you need on
the day you think that you want one. Some suggest this is "future-proofing" but I know
that is impossible. Consider a disposable beverage container, but with a screw-on cap.
That's about as future-proof as a modern high-tech device, too. Buy the larger size if
the idea of doing more with it strikes your fancy, since you can CTO or custom build
almost any of them, given choices in the Apple Store online. The weight & size of the
new 12-inch MacBook has some mixed blessings; however it includes limitations in
that your option to upgrade really means looking into the hardware of the other models.
I recommend that you look carefully into the graphic processor, the computer processor
and RAM total affixed to the logic board; along with the storage capacity of the SSD or
equivalent non-rotational flash storage drive. Accessories and the expansion of useful
purpose, or if used as a desktop replacement, that could add costs in excess of another
model that already is equipped to handle more tasks. A consideration if you're on a budget.
Professional software for specific purposes may require additional computing power, or
graphics not present in the new model. At some point base MacBook specs may improve.
Good luck & happy computing! 🙂
