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Not to contradict your general point, but the i5/i7 MBPs from early 2011 onwards support 16GB total - it was just not a config Apple sold for some reason.

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I completely missed that, actually- good call!

Of course, it is probably too early to be sure, but this model might very well take 32 gigs while Apple just doesn't sell that config for some reason.

It's soldered on :(

Wait, the RAM on a $2200 professional model laptop is fucking soldered on???

Apple continues to disappoint. This kills any desire I had to buy one of these. If I can't keep upgrading it over the next few years as I need it, what is the point of buying this over an Air?

I had the same concerns so i researched it a bit more. While the processors used in these new macbook pros can address up to 32gb of RAM on the system, the DDR3 standard accomodates for up to 8gb per chip. With 2 chip slots, you are already maxed out, regardless of whether the chips are soldered on or not, so it makes no difference.

Yes, it's soldered on, that's part of the reason they can make it so thin.

The point in buying it over the air remains: 15", retina, etc.

This is not something to be mad about. If you buy the maxed out 16GB, well, it's maxed out anyway.

If you buy the 8Gb, it's a compromise you make. You'll live with the 8GB, or sell the laptop to upgrade. It's worth the trade-off (small size, etc.)

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