Upgrade your current one with an SSD and 16GB of RAM, if the machine is in good shape of course.
I've done this multiple times in 2011 and 2012 pro models. Actually most times on the 2012 medio

Got most of the 2x8GB kits for 60-80$ and a 500GB SSD will run you in 60-70$. So a total of 120-150$.

128GB SSD and 8GB is not a lot in todays standard. And in these newer models everything is soldered so you are stuck with the amount of storage and RAM. Yes you gotta fucking sell your laptop and buy a new one if you want more internal storage, insanity!

This post was edited by Roneye on Jan 30 2019 05:15am

I dont think alot of people wanna open up their laptops... and laptops just getting smaller and more portable no wonder u cant upgrade them anymore

dont really know much about mac's but to me it seems like the new 2018 model is not much better then the old 2012 model (LOL) dont know if the air has any active cooling so u might not get the same cpu performance..

so i agree u should upgrade it or buy a windows laptop.. saying u like mac cuz convenience and build quality does not really hold up imo, there is some sexy windows laptops out there, like the surface products

are you noticing performance problems with your laptop? if you dont see any problems, just keep using it



apple planted a trap in one of those models. i remember louis rossmann talking about a wire they have which is super easy to tear if you're not expecting it to be there

Your usage demands are pretty low. No need to full replace for now. I agree with the recommended upgrades. Make sure the exact model of ssd you get is a good one.

Would not advise buying a new Apple product especially the Macbook Air they only get worse with time. You can always buy a better PC for less and load macOS on it.