a) where does it say this? it says the machine will have 16 GB of ram, nothing about possible bonus upgrades one might be able to get (though maybe you followed some links in the article)
b) even if 16 GB is max: whoever it is that "needs" more than 16 GB probably won't go for an ultra light weight (< 1 kg = < 2.2 pounds) 13 inch machine for their use case. Seems like "mobility" is priority number one, not having some multi-tasking maverick
I may not desperately need it now but figured to future proof it for the nominal upgrade price. this laptop is going to last quite a while for me so might as well make it worth it.
Nearly ordered the 32GB RAM model with 1TB SSD and the 4k touch screen. Here in the UK that meant a special order and a three week lead time.
Then Dell had a flash sale on the non-touch 16GB model, with 14% off, an extra 5% via a cashback site's affiliate link, and next day delivery.
So all in all, I got a machine that is nearly as good nearly all the time, for 60% of the top spec price.
I figured by the time I really do need 32GB, I can sell it and buy a top of the range AMD-based Dell or Lenovo.
Doubling every 8 years seems a bit slow. I would like a bit more headroom to future proof it.