[j45]

I thought Apple's RAM architecture/speed lets more than 8 GB be addressed, effectively letting it have 50-100% more operating capacity?

[piyh]

Doesn't stop it from shitting the bed when you try to run anything like Fusion or Docker

[j45]

Fair but it’s probably not the thought to buy an 8GB laptop for docker in 2026 when we’ve known about it for a long time.

There was a post recently about apples built in virtualizer that might be useful.

Before fusion or docker I’d probably try something like UTM on a MacBook neo.

If you’re after a light terminal remote access to the house power (a Mac mini somewhere etc) is probably easier.

I was really hoping the Neo would be a replacement for the 12” MacBook retina - it’s only 2 lbs and the best form factor I’ve ever carried for travel. It’s the only device I’d be in line for tomorrow, and until then we can pretend to use MacBook airs or MacBook pros.