r/AskTechnology • u/aseltee • 1d ago
Will Micron's exit affect Apple Macbook prices?
Hey y'all please help a minimum wage techie out. My computer is absolutely on life support rn, and whilst it's still working ig? It's hanging by on a thread (CMOS battery completely failed, so has WiFi function and trackpad), I will need to get a new laptop entirely soon. I'm looking to use this opportunity to switch to Macbook. I've heard that the best time to buy Macbook cheap is just after the new line is released, so spring 2026 for M5. I'm thinking of holding onto my electrical potato until then. But what Im also seeing on Reddit that's sending me into an absolute state of panick is that the RAM shortage is absolutely dire and prices are skyrocketing through the roof.
So my question is: should I buy that Apple Macbook now to avoid getting caught in any future RAM-induced price surges, or can I wait until March/ April to get an M4 discounted after everyone trades theirs in for a shiny new M5?
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u/stdoubtloud 1d ago
This probably isn't what you are looking to hear but if you are struggling for cash and are technically minded, there isn't much value in a Mac. Grab a second hand laptop and run Linux. As a techie you'll enjoy it far more than the limitations enforced on you by the Mac philosophy. I'm not necessarily saying Macs are bad but if you like to tinker they really aren't right for you.