On Apr 10, 2024 at 11:35 AM, Keith Smith via PLUG-discuss <plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote:
I think they do this so one does not buy a cheaper computer and upgrade 
is as they go.  I think they want one to buy a more expensive product if 
one needs more RAM, etc.

One of the reasons I am extremely cautious about buying a PC these days. Doubly so when it comes to laptops.

Also need to be careful because a lot of name-brand PCs have their components soldered into the mainboard now (specifically batteries, RAM, and storage drives), making upgrades / replacements impossible. Caveat emptor applies. 

I definitely caution people to buy for future needs, and not current needs.