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The Morning After: Our verdict on Apple’s $600 Macbook Neo

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Why This Matters

The introduction of Apple's $600 MacBook Neo highlights a shift towards more affordable, capable laptops that prioritize build quality and essential performance, impacting both consumers and the industry by offering a compelling alternative to pricier models. While not a gaming powerhouse, it demonstrates that budget-friendly devices can still meet the needs of students and desk workers, challenging traditional perceptions of Mac performance and value.

Key Takeaways

Apple's new family of laptops might have a cringeworthy name, but don't let it fool you. Despite the MacBook Neo running on a built-for-iPhone A-series processor and being limited to 8GB of RAM, it delivers on what Macs do best. It has a capable screen, keyboardand trackpadand its overall build quality should embarrass other laptop-making rivals that have compromised on those areas with their $600 laptops.

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Don't expect a gaming rig – it struggled predictably to run Lies of P, but for most of the things you need a laptop for – especially for students and desk workers – it handles them with aplomb. Yeah, I said aplomb.

Check out our full Neo review by Devindra Hardawar – surely you're intrigued by the idea of a $600 MacBook?

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