Apple Launches Affordable ‘MacBook Neo’ for $599
Apple today unveiled the ‘MacBook Neo,’ a new entry-level laptop priced at $599, featuring the A18 Pro chip, which first appeared in the iPhone 16 Pro models in 2024. This marks the first time an iPhone chip has been used in a Mac, making the MacBook Neo a groundbreaking device in the low-cost Mac market.
Key Features of the MacBook Neo
The MacBook Neo comes with a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, boasting a resolution of 2408-by-1506, 500 nits of brightness, and an anti-reflective coating. Notably, the display does not have a notch, instead featuring uniform, iPad-style bezels. The laptop is available in four colors: Silver, Indigo, Blush, and Citrus, each with a matching Magic Keyboard in lighter shades.
Here are some of the key features of the MacBook Neo:
- Display: 13-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2408-by-1506, 500 nits of brightness, and an anti-reflective coating.
- Processor: A18 Pro chip, the same as in the iPhone 16 Pro models.
- Memory: 8GB of unified memory.
- Connectivity: Two USB-C ports (one USB-C 2 and one USB-C 3), a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 6.
- Battery Life: Up to 16 hours.
- Camera: 1080p front-facing camera.
- Audio: Dual mics with directional beamforming and dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio.
- Storage: Available with 256GB or 512GB of storage.
- Weight: 2.7 pounds.
Environmental and Educational Initiatives
Apple highlighted the MacBook Neo’s environmental credentials, noting that it is the company’s lowest-carbon Mac. The device features 60% recycled materials, including 90% recycled aluminum and 100% recycled cobalt in the battery. This makes the MacBook Neo not only an affordable option but also an eco-friendly choice.
For education customers, the MacBook Neo is available for $499, making it an attractive option for students and educators.
Availability and Pre-order
The MacBook Neo is now available for pre-order and will be available for purchase starting Wednesday, March 11, 2026. It is the first Mac to feature an iPhone chip, setting a new standard for affordability and performance in the Mac lineup.
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