Apple has had a hectic week, unveiling a range of new products, including the iPhone 17e, upgraded iPad Air, and new MacBook Pro models with M5 processors. The latest reveal is the MacBook Neo, offering a vibrant design, strong performance, and a high-resolution 13-inch screen priced at just £599, making it the most affordable MacBook to date.
Compared to the recently announced MacBook Air, the Neo is £500 cheaper. It is powered by Apple’s A18 Pro-series smartphone processor, providing efficient performance for daily tasks. Running on macOS, it supports popular applications like Microsoft Word, Pages, and iMovie.
The MacBook Neo boasts over 15 hours of battery life, two USB-C ports, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, Touch ID fingerprint scanner, dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support, a Magic Keyboard, and Multi-Touch trackpad. Available in Silver, Indigo, Blush, and Citrus colors, the laptop can be pre-ordered now and will hit stores next week.
Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, expressed excitement about the MacBook Neo, highlighting its affordability, durable design, Liquid Retina display, Apple silicon-powered performance, long battery life, high-quality features, and the user-friendly macOS experience.