Apple's Mac mini is in short supply due to demand for good AI hardware, and RAM shortages. The company's MacBook Neo, which has a binned A18 Pro processor, could be used to create a new Mac mini for people who want to work. The Mac Neo fits into the lower-end desktop Mac market, with its use of an iPhone processor. Apple is also showing interest in the Mac mini, which is expected to be upgraded to have an M5 processor, but this could increase the gap between it and the MacBook Neo. The article suggests that a Mac Neo with a fixed 12GB of RAM, instead of 16GB or more, could make it more affordable for everyday tasks. However, the distinction between devices and users is not clear as to which devices can be purchased.