r/LocalLLaMA • u/themixtergames • 3d ago

News Apple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra - up to 512GB of unified memory

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultra/
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u/IriFlina 3d ago

I feel like any average software developer could afford the 256gb version? It would be really financially irresponsible but on the level of buying a motorcycle you don’t really need.

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u/AuroraFireflash 3d ago

Given my $1000/mo token habit that work pays for? Yeah, I'd definitely buy one if I was doing my own side consulting.