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Apple's MacBook Neo: Budget Laptop with Major Trade-offs

3/16/2026

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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman notes Apple’s MacBook Neo is an entry-level laptop whose cost-cutting limits features.
Gurman says lack of touchscreen will persist at least three years.
The Neo uses an A18 Pro chip instead of an M-series processor, affecting performance and display quality.
Gurman warns existing MacBook owners may regret purchasing the Neo as a significant downgrade.
The MacBook Neo is available on Amazon for $599 (256GB) to $699 (512GB).

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Story summary

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman notes Apple’s MacBook Neo is an entry-level laptop whose cost-cutting limits features.
Gurman says lack of touchscreen will persist at least three years.
The Neo uses an A18 Pro chip instead of an M-series processor, affecting performance and display quality.
Gurman warns existing MacBook owners may regret purchasing the Neo as a significant downgrade.
The MacBook Neo is available on Amazon for $599 (256GB) to $699 (512GB).