8GB of RAM Isn't Good Enough #MacBookNeo | Merge Conflict ep. 505

On this episode we wade through Apple’s drip‑fed “event week,” from the budget iPhone 17E to the new MacBook Neo/Air M5 and the pricey Studio Display, and argue who each device is really for. The big takeaway: 8GB of RAM is borderline unusable for modern web and dev workflows—buy up if you can—while the Air M5 looks like the sweet spot; plus a fun detour on using Copilot/Fleet to scaffold apps in minutes. 00:00:00 - Intro & AI Dev Tools 00:06:22 - Apple Event Format Frustration 00:12:00 - iPhone 17E: Price and Tradeoffs 00:18:00 - MacBook Neo First Impressions 00:24:00 - 8GB RAM Controversy 00:31:00 - Studio Display Overview 00:38:00 - Stand & VESA Mount Rant 00:44:00 - M5 Air, Mini Deals & Configs 00:55:00 - Touchscreen vs Mac Debate 01:02:00 - Outro & Final Thoughts Hosts: ‪@praeclarum‬ and ‪@JamesMontemagno‬ Merge Conflict: https://www.mergeconflict.fm Subscribe: https://www.mergeconflict.fm/subscribe Patreon:   / mergeconflictfm   #dotnet #podcast #mergeconflict