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The budget Neo laptop is proving to be so popular that Apple could face a shortage before next year's update arrives. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The Apple MacBook Neo may be Apple’s first attempt to offer a truly affordable laptop, but ...

The MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable notebook yet The all-metal notebook is available in four colors: blush, citrus, indigo, and silver Doubling the storage and adding Touch ID costs an extra ...

A thermal pad modification can boost sustained clock speeds in the MacBook Neo under heavy loads, but it's not something that most people should attempt. Every modern processor slows down when heat ...

Apple’s new MacBook Neo isn’t just the most affordable MacBook by far — it’s also the most repairable MacBook in “about fourteen years,” according to an in-depth teardown by the how-to website iFixit.

Apple’s MacBook Neo has quickly gained attention as a budget-friendly laptop with unexpected strengths in gaming and emulation. Priced at $599, or $499 for students, it combines the Apple A18 Pro chip ...

The MacBook Neo exceeds all expectations and defies all logic. It’s a $599 computer that’s not slow. The cheap laptop sports a light aluminum unibody with exceptional fit and finish, along with a ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo has sparked interest as an entry-level option in the macOS lineup, but its performance comes with notable trade-offs. Powered by the A18 chip, which debuted in the iPhone 16 ...

Macworld reports that the MacBook Neo faces compatibility issues with certain USB-C hubs due to unequal port speeds between front and rear connections. Single-connector hubs like the Anker 555 and ...

The MacBook Neo is Apple’s new entry-level laptop, launched in March 2026 as the most affordable MacBook ever released. Starting at $599, it offers A18 Pro performance, a 13-inch display and up to 16 ...