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Re:New Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra by thefaux on Tuesday August 25, 2026 @12:34PM (#49436772)
It sounds like you don't code much in bed or with your feet up.

A laptop is a distinct tool from a desktop and if you try to use it like a desktop, I agree it is a terrible substitute. Personally I find laptops vastly more ergonomic than a desktop, but I never program with my feet on the ground.

Re:New Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra by matheusmoreira on Tuesday August 25, 2026 @01:06PM (#49437253)
> code much in bed

I've found my smartphone's the best device for that. I wrote an entire programming language using my phone.

Been trying to make a handheld cyberdeck to replace the phone with something better, but it's still a long way from being real.

Re:New Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra by raddan on Wednesday August 26, 2026 @01:48PM (#49453080)
Can you share more about your setup? I sort of hate my laptop. I carry a ridiculously overpowered phone around with me all the time, though, so the dream is just to dock it at home or at work and just use that. It’s a shame that Apple does not make this a better experience with iPhones; I would happily shell out for the most expensive iPhone if it were a real desktop replacement. Being able to develop (for real, with a terminal) is a must though.
Re:New Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra by matheusmoreira on Wednesday August 26, 2026 @04:50PM (#49455721)
Android phone with termux and all the usual Linux tools. I use vim to write code, and I type with the touch screen. Not exactly peak ergonomics, but it works. For me, ability to code while lying down comfortably beats having a physical keyboard and bigger screen.

Set up wireguard in my router and now I've got remote access into my LAN. My laptop has essentially become a Linux server. I just ssh in from the phone and write code. Can also easily launch and use codex.