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Engadget Podcast: Is the MacBook Neo the one?
The Engadget Podcast discusses Apple's latest hardware releases, including the new $599 MacBook Neo, refreshed MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro M5 Pro/Max, iPad Air M4, and iPhone 17e. Hosts Devindra Hardawar and Nathan Ingraham also cover Spencer Ackerman's book 'Forever Wars' and the controversial use of AI by the Department of Defense.
The Morning After: Apple takes on cheap Windows laptops and Chromebooks with the $599 MacBook Neo
Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, a new $599 laptop running on an iPhone chipset, targeting the budget Windows laptop and Chromebook market. The device features a 13-inch Retina display, 8GB of RAM, and two USB-C ports. The article also touches on other tech news including hands-on impressions of the Nothing Phone 4a Pro and 4a, a review of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Netflix's acquisition of an AI startup founded by Ben Affleck.
MacBook Neo vs. M5 MacBook Air: All the trade-offs you'll make to save $500
Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop yet, starting at $599, to compete with budget Windows laptops and Chromebooks. This new model offers significant cost savings compared to the M5 MacBook Air but comes with several trade-offs in display quality, charging capabilities, battery life, webcam features, and internal specifications, including a less powerful A18 Pro chip.
Apple Announces The New Budget-Friendly MacBook Neo
Apple has announced the new budget-friendly MacBook Neo, starting at $799 CAD, featuring a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro chip for enhanced performance, and an all-day battery life. The laptop is constructed with recycled materials and is entirely fanless, offering a silent user experience. Pre-orders are available now, with deliveries beginning March 11th.
Everything Apple announced this week: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e and more
Apple announced a series of new and refreshed products, including the iPhone 17e, M4-powered iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air, and new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The company also unveiled the MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop to date, and updated its Studio Display line with a new Studio Display XDR model. Many of these devices will be available starting March 11.
Apple's cheap MacBook could be called the MacBook Neo
Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook may be named the MacBook Neo, according to a regulatory posting on the company's website that was quickly removed. This device is rumored to feature an A-series mobile chip and an all-metal chassis, potentially reviving the aesthetic of the older iBook laptops.