I'll admit, I laughed at the MacBook Neo's name at first. It really does feel like a desperately hip name ASUS or Acer would slap onto their machines (in fact, Acer is doing so right now), rather than something Apple would even consider. But the Neo name is more than just a dated reference to the Matrix — it's also a clear signal that this is a new type of MacBook. It's the first one Apple has ever been able to sell so cheaply. It's the first one powered by a mobile A-series chip. And for many people, it will likely end up being their first Mac. The MacBook Neo also marks the first time Apple
MacBook Neo review: Apple puts every $600 Windows PC to shame - EngadgetIt's rare for Apple to genuinely surprise me these days, but the MacBook Neo did just that. It's a $599 computer that can handle basic workloads just fine, all the while looking like one of the company's more expensive notebooks. Most importantly, it delivers more speed, a brighter screen and an overall better user experience than any competing $600 Windows PC. It's so good, I think it'll make many people wonder why they've stuck with sub-par PCs for so long.
MacBook Neo review: Apple puts every $600 Windows PC to shame - EngadgetThe MacBook Neo is a glimpse into John Ternus's Apple The $600 laptop was a design risk that ultimately paid off. By Devindra Hardawar April 24, 2026 1:00 pm EST John Ternus was unavoidable when Apple debuted the Macbook Neo. …
Kansas City has bought more than 4,500 MacBook Neos for its students The newly “all-Apple district” will replace 30,000 Windows and Chromebook devices across its public schools. …
… Apple 90 100 Expert Score MacBook Neo $599 The MacBook Neo is the best $599 laptop we've ever seen. The only downside is you're stuck with low storage and 8GB of RAM. What's so Neo about this MacBook? I'll admit, I laughed at the MacBook Neo's name at first. …
… Somehow, Apple made a $599 laptop that's actually a joy to use. In this episode, Devindra and Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham chat about what makes the MacBook Neo so great. And they also dive into the new M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pros. …
… Apple's cheapest laptop is also its most repairable. iFixit gave the new MacBook Neo a 6/10 repairability score. Although that number would only be mediocre for, say, a game review or final exam grade, it's the MacBook line's highest iFixit score in about 14 years. …
… The MacBook Neo is designed for education, targeting both teachers and students as its likely buyers and it impressed in our review . Apple even secured a deal to bring its gear, including more than 4,500 MacBook Neos , to the Kansas City Public Schools. …
Parallels Desktop creators say MacBook Neo does indeed have enough muscle to run Windows apps The company’s virtualization software is functional on Apple’s cheapest laptop. …
… And really, what do these AI companies expect to happen when they jump at military contracts? iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Podcasts Topic Apple announces a the MacBook Neo priced at $599 and it's shockingly great – 0:53 MacBook Air got the M5, MacBook Pro got the M5 Pro and M5 Max, a… …
… Of course, Apple isn't the only consumer tech company heavily affected by the RAM shortage. However, Apple can at least take advantage of its successful MacBook Neo release amidst the memory shortage crisis affecting all laptop makers.
The Morning After: Apple takes on cheap Windows laptops and Chromebooks with the $599 MacBook Neo The era of the yellow laptop. By Mat Smith March 6, 2026 7:15 am EST Right off the back of the iPhone 17e, new iPads and MacBook Airs, Apple also announced a keenly priced new laptop. …