Best Podcast Episodes About M5 Macs
Everything podcasters are saying about M5 Macs — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 01, 2026 – 9 episodes
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“… were in that market Yeah I been MacBook as my desktop I think ever since And you were obviously different, but I remember, but I'm excited by Power Macs and Mac Pro hardware. Just knew that they weren't really for me. And I remember being excited about the Trashcan Mac Pro. I was like, wow, that's a cool idea. Yeah, it was. I was excited about it, too. They tried something new. Yeah, and I guess the argument is if you don't occasionally have a dud of an idea, hopefully not like a severe dud, but like, let's backtrack. And, you know, there was only one fat Nano, right? It's like, well, all …”
“… know about you. And I was already not in the market. I haven't bought a Pro Mac desktop since... I think I only ever bought one in my life my Power Mac 9600 350 which is a long time ago That was an amazing computer but yeah that was the last time you were in that market Yeah I been MacBook as my desktop I think ever since And you were obviously different, but I remember, but I'm excited by Power Macs and Mac Pro hardware. Just knew that they weren't really for me. And I remember being excited about the Trashcan Mac Pro. I was like, wow, that's a cool idea. Yeah, it was. I was excited about it, too. They tried something new. Yeah, and I guess the argument is if you don't occasionally have a dud of an idea, hopefully not like a severe dud, but like, let's backtrack. And, you know, there was only one fat Nano, right? It's like, well, all right, let's backtrack and go back to the other. One buttonless shuffle. Let's, all right, forget about the one. Yeah, but didn't they try to say it had no buttons? I forget. Yeah, no, I said they did the one buttonless shuffle. Oh, okay, okay. Well, I thought you meant one button shuffle, but yes, the one comma buttonless shuffle. I think it might have …”
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Apple's current approach under Tim Cook lacks the exciting, rebellious spirit that defined the company during Steve Jobs' era. While the company remains incredibly successful, there's a sense that they're playing it safe rather than taking bold risks, as seen in their product launches and development timelines. This shift raises questions about the future of innovation at Apple and whether they can recapture the creative spark that once made them a trailblazer in tech.
“One more factor working in Apple's favor, a point Apple users have been making for years, Macs just do not quit. Cult of Mac has had a look at numbers from virtual platforms provider Omnisa. According to those, Macs in business settings tend to last about five years to the three-year lifespan of Windows PCs. Macs last longer according to the study. They crash less. Their apps crash less. Plus, they play nice with iPhones, which tend to last twice as long in business settings as their competitors. According to the cult, businesses …”
“One more factor working in Apple's favor, a point Apple users have been making for years, Macs just do not quit. Cult of Mac has had a look at numbers from virtual platforms provider Omnisa. According to those, Macs in business settings tend to last about five years to the three-year lifespan of Windows PCs. Macs last longer according to the study. They crash less. Their apps crash less. Plus, they play nice with iPhones, which tend to last twice as long in business settings as their competitors. According to the cult, businesses typically choose Windows PCs over Macs, primarily because they cost less, especially when buying in large volumes. But if you're replacing Windows machines more frequently, do they really cost less? Plus, PC costs are going up. Not sure you've heard. Hey, speaking of buying computers, I told you yesterday about listener Brian writing in to ask what the …”
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Macs are proving to be a smart investment for businesses, lasting about five years compared to three for Windows PCs. However, a recent surge in demand for Mac Minis, particularly for AI projects, has led to significant shortages, leaving potential buyers like listener Brian frustrated. It turns out that the rush for Mac Minis is driven by their affordability as a platform for running AI software, not a new model on the horizon.
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The M5 Max has taken the title of Apple's fastest CPU, surpassing the M3 Ultra, with notable improvements in multi-core performance. This leap is impressive for a laptop, especially considering the M3 Ultra is designed for more powerful systems like the Mac Studio. As we anticipate the potential release of the M5 Ultra, the future of Apple's silicon looks exciting and expensive.
“… is awful. It's a terrible experience. Sonos, Sony, Bose all are superior to that. But if you are working across multiple devices, say you have two Macs and you have an iPad and you have a phone, maybe you have a second phone, and you want to be able to seamlessly pair across those things in the course of a work day, the battery life is not great. It's actually pretty terrible compared to other headphones in its class, but it's 10 hours. So you can get through a full day that way for meetings. What I should have done, and this would be probably my recommendation to people, unless you just …”
“… and switching across devices is clutch. And even though I have much better headphones for traveling, I have much better headphones for other listening purposes, like in my opinion, sleeping on a plane with AirPods Pro Maxes is awful. Or AirPods Maxes is awful. It's a terrible experience. Sonos, Sony, Bose all are superior to that. But if you are working across multiple devices, say you have two Macs and you have an iPad and you have a phone, maybe you have a second phone, and you want to be able to seamlessly pair across those things in the course of a work day, the battery life is not great. It's actually pretty terrible compared to other headphones in its class, but it's 10 hours. So you can get through a full day that way for meetings. What I should have done, and this would be probably my recommendation to people, unless you just really like the look or whatnot, was just buy two pairs of AirPod Pros and then just switch between the two if when you run out of battery because that was the only reason i bought a second pair um but for the battery life well the battery wouldn't last well yeah well it's just because like i said i would be on so many different devices in the course of …”
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AirPods Max may seem appealing, but their battery life and comfort during travel fall short compared to competitors like Sony and Bose. If you're heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem, the instant pairing is a plus, but for seamless work across devices, two pairs of AirPods Pro could be a smarter choice. Ultimately, the need for multiple devices can lead to regret over the Max's purchase.
“… like Tim Cook said, best week for first time Mac buyers. I would also bet that you have a lot of people who are buying this who have older Intel Macs. And I hate that the Intel era of the Mac stuff ended the way that it did, because I think that it unfairly overshadows how important that transition was for Apple. Because I think that that was like a genuinely like necessary and amazing thing but intel was doing so poorly and then apple didn help buy their thermal designs like the last couple of years of mac hardware on the intel era they were not good Yeah I never thought about that But that …”
“… coming from a Chromebook, if you're coming from an older Windows laptop, heck, if you're coming from a MacBook Air from the Intel era, right? Like this is going to be a really, really big upgrade. And I think that's the thing, right? Is these are either like Tim Cook said, best week for first time Mac buyers. I would also bet that you have a lot of people who are buying this who have older Intel Macs. And I hate that the Intel era of the Mac stuff ended the way that it did, because I think that it unfairly overshadows how important that transition was for Apple. Because I think that that was like a genuinely like necessary and amazing thing but intel was doing so poorly and then apple didn help buy their thermal designs like the last couple of years of mac hardware on the intel era they were not good Yeah I never thought about that But that an interesting point Christina With the other transitions Apple didn leave with a bad taste in the mouth Like with the 68 to PowerPC, the Quadras were great machines, the 68040 chips. They were really good machines. And there were certain things that were still better on a Quadra because of the software, because of software that hadn't been …”
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The new MacBook Neo is surprisingly affordable at $600, making it a great option for first-time laptop buyers, especially those transitioning from older Intel machines. However, concerns linger about its 12GB RAM limit for long-term use, which might not satisfy power users. Ultimately, it’s a solid choice for casual users but may leave tech enthusiasts wanting more.
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Apple's new Mac, starting at just $600, is set to dramatically expand its market share by appealing to budget-conscious consumers. Unlike previous models that were merely cheaper versions of existing products, this Mac is designed from the ground up to be affordable, making it accessible to many who previously dismissed Macs as too expensive. This strategic shift could reshape the computer landscape as we know it.
“… And you're going to – I don't care what the long-term ownership costs are. You're doubling your costs versus what you would pay for Chromebooks on Macs. Can I add one thing, too? What a lot of the commentary is overlooking is the fact that take a look at a Chromebook. Take a look at a laptop that Dell, HP, Asus makes specifically for the education market. It is, there are no tricky screws. There are no adhesives. You can swap out a battery without having to soften any glues. You can swap out a screen. It is built to be as durable as those phones from episodes of Columbo in the 1970s. I could …”
“… Google does the device management, you would have to pay for Jamf, which is just an extra fee. You're already using Google for your courseware. You're already using them for your Google workspace. So you're going to still have to pay Google anyway. And you're going to – I don't care what the long-term ownership costs are. You're doubling your costs versus what you would pay for Chromebooks on Macs. Can I add one thing, too? What a lot of the commentary is overlooking is the fact that take a look at a Chromebook. Take a look at a laptop that Dell, HP, Asus makes specifically for the education market. It is, there are no tricky screws. There are no adhesives. You can swap out a battery without having to soften any glues. You can swap out a screen. It is built to be as durable as those phones from episodes of Columbo in the 1970s. I could be used as a murder weapon because kids are animals and they will find ways to break things. And when you put, again, Neo is beautiful, it's wonderful, it's lovely, but it will not last in an education environment. That's one of the biggest, and the reasons you stated are just as actually probably more important because Google has done such an …”
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Chromebooks are built to withstand the chaos of classrooms, making them the go-to choice for education, while Macs struggle to compete. Google’s focus on durability and device management for schools has solidified its dominance, despite Apple’s appealing design. With schools already entrenched in Google’s ecosystem, it's unlikely that Macs will make a significant impact in education.
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The new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros are true powerhouses, featuring an 18-core CPU that includes the fastest CPU core in the industry. With options for up to 40-core GPUs and massive storage capabilities, these machines cater to a niche of users who demand top performance, starting at $1,699. However, most users will find their needs met by less powerful models, highlighting the disparity between power users and the average consumer.
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The M5 Max chip outperforms both Ultra chips in Photoshop and Premiere Pro, challenging expectations in performance. This revelation raises questions about future ultra versions, hinting at an even more powerful M5 Ultra on the horizon. As users demand faster export times, the M5 Max's capabilities could redefine efficiency in video editing.
Top Podcasts About M5 Macs
The Talk Show With John Gruber
2 episodes
Mac OS Ken
1 episode
Macworld Podcast
1 episode
Cult of Mac
1 episode
Accidental Tech Podcast
1 episode
MacBreak Weekly (Audio)
1 episode
Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong
1 episode
The PetaPixel Photography Podcast
1 episode
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Best Podcasts on Apple's MacBook Neo & iPhone 17e
Apple has introduced a new lineup of hardware, including the MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, and Studio Display XDR, sparking considerable tech discussion. The MacBook Neo, notably priced lower and featuring an iPhone-class A18 Pro chip, is being closely examined for its performance, repairability, and market strategy. These releases are being evaluated alongside ongoing rumors about future Apple devices and software updates.
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