MacBook Neo: What Apple Didn’t Tell You About the $599 MacBook

Apple just announced the brand new MacBook Neo, and it might be one of the most surprising Macs Apple has released in years. Starting at just $599, MacBook Neo brings Apple silicon performance, a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, and an aluminum design to the most affordable MacBook ever. In this video, we break down everything you need to know about the MacBook Neo, including the new A18 Pro chip, performance improvements, battery life, colors, and how this new Mac fits into Apple’s overall laptop lineup. MacBook Neo is designed for students, families, and first-time Mac users who want the Mac experience at a much lower price point. But with features like Apple Intelligence support, fanless operation, a 1080p FaceTime camera, and up to 16 hours of battery life, this could easily become one of the most popular Macs Apple has ever released. Let’s dive into everything Apple announced with the MacBook Neo. View all Apple Experience Week videos! https://youtu.be/Ka5K3yl_qaM https://youtu.be/CyRtsbneo-k https://youtu.be/-PtW8zkTG-s https://youtu.be/rzYpmxQfciw https://youtu.be/msZWBR3-Jf8 https://youtu.be/YwUms0Fc27Q https://youtu.be/VVMWNmM-y8I 🛒 Best Apple Deals: iPad mini: https://amzn.to/4ssd6r9 M4 MacBook Air: https://amzn.to/4pmYtCQ M4 Mac mini: https://amzn.to/4q5hhYi A16 iPad: https://amzn.to/49kON5Q AirPods Pro: https://amzn.to/3N3CIKW 4 pack AirTags: https://amzn.to/4qH8rjF Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjRM_qQAaOAiLNbOGbYcRA/join Subscribe to our Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP3DOW_eX2AwO_whrINOi-TuAdgsSR83i https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9to5mac-overtime/id1727206360 Follow Fernando https://www.twitter.com/nandoprince93 ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 - MacBook Neo Introduction 0:33 - Key Highlights of the MacBook Neo 1:06 - Design, Colors, and Build Quality 1:53 - Storage Options and Touch ID Differences 2:13 - 13-inch Liquid Retina Display 3:00 - A18 Pro Chip Performance Explained 3:37 - Battery Life Expectations 3:51 - Camera, Microphones, and Speakers 4:23 - Magic Keyboard and Trackpad 4:39 - Ports, USB-C, and Connectivity 5:10 - Apple Ecosystem and Continuity Features 5:42 - Who the MacBook Neo Is Actually For 6:05 - Pricing, Pre-Orders, and Availability 6:41 - Why This Could Be a Huge MacBook 6:56 - MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air Tease 7:21 - Final Thoughts macbookair m5macbookair iPadPro Affiliate disclaimer FTC: We use income-earning affiliate links and participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. For more details, visit: https://9to5mac.com/about/affiliate