MacBook Neo hands-on: Apple build quality at a substantially lower price
Summary
Apple introduces the MacBook Neo as a lower-priced Mac option starting at $599 with 256GB and $699 with 512GB. The device preserves Apple’s design language and build quality while trading some performance and features for a lower price, including an 8GB RAM limit and modest specs that suit first-time Mac users or budget PC switchers. The hands-on notes emphasize design, keyboard, trackpad, display, and port differences, with caveats for creators needing heavier workloads.