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Apple's $599 MacBook Neo hands-on: The budget laptop we've all been waiting for?

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Feed Name: ZDNet Security

Date Published: 2026-03-04

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

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### Executive summary Apple introduced the MacBook Neo, a $599 entry-level 13-inch laptop powered by the A18 chip (also used in iPhone 16 Pro), featuring 8GB unified memory, 256/512GB storage, two non‑Thunderbolt USB-C ports, Wi‑Fi 6E/Bluetooth 6, a 500-nit Liquid Retina display, and a choice of colorful finishes; it is aimed at competing with budget PCs and Chromebooks and will be available for pre-order with retail availability beginning March 11.

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