You must have enough storage as your needs inevitably grow. As such, you're likely going to accumulate many software titles and files throughout the device's life. Unlike a phone (and, to a lesser extent, a tablet), your computer is going to spend many years with you. My thinking on storage for a computer is similar with some added context. That decision has served me well over the years. MacBook Air what storage size should I buy: What to considerĪs I noted in other posts, when selecting new mobile devices, such as iPhone and iPad, I've always followed the practice of not choosing the one with the least amount of storage, nor the one with the most.