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The Macalope
Even PC users have caught MacBook Neo fever
PC OEMs and Microsoft have a tough nut to crack trying to compete with the MacBook Neo.
More Color
How 50 years of moving fast and breaking stuff led to MacBook Neo
Apple's first budget laptop is a classic example of what it does best: Change.
Feature
My MacBook Neo handled a week of stress better than me
Apple's budget laptop handled a week of stress better than I did.
News
The Mac just posted its 'best launch week ever' with non-Mac users
Tim Cook suggests 'first-time Mac customers' are scooping up Neos at a record pace.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: We review the new M5 MacBooks
On this week’s episode, we review the new M5 MacBook Air and M5 Max MacBook Pro. Tune in and get all the details.
Updated
Best MacBook for 2026: Air vs Pro vs Neo compared
We compare MacBook Air, Pro, and Neo budget to help you find the right Apple laptop for work, school, creative tasks, and everyday use.
News
Everyone's getting in on the Apple 50th anniversary craze
Now you can buy an AirPods Pro 3 case and MagSafe wallet case in the style of an original Macintosh.
How-To
Work smarter: Connect your Mac to an extra monitor
You can add one or more displays to your Mac. Here's what you need to connect an external monitor, including how to find which adapter you need, the best cables and docks, and how to fix any problems you encounter.
Apple Breakfast
At 50, Apple is finally starting to Think Different
The venerable company has learned a new trick: Delivering affordable products without sacrificing quality.
Feature
Apple just turned an entire generation into Mac users
At just $499, the MacBook Neo is arguably the most compelling, future-proof laptop for students.
How-To
How to type the Pi (π) symbol on a Mac or iPhone
Learn how to use the coolest math symbol on your Apple device.
Updated
Best Mac mini deals as stock runs low
Discover the best Mac mini deals on M4 and M4 Pro configurations. Plus expert buying advice, U.S. and U.K. price comparisons, and tips.
News
MacBook Neo is kickin' PC ass, taking names: Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo
Benchmarks show that the Neo's A18 Pro beats every AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm mobile chip.
Reviews
13-inch MacBook Air (M5) review: Fast and steady wins the race
Another year, another chip update. There isn't much new this year, but it's still a great laptop for most users.
News
MacBook Neo praised for 'amazing' repairability
"No sticky tape, no tricky adhesives, modular parts… it's just super straightforward, elegant design."
Best Deals
Best MacBook Neo deals: Where to buy Apple’s cheapest MacBook
Looking for the best MacBook Neo deals? Compare the latest prices, find the cheapest retailers, and see if Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is worth buying.
News
Perplexity’s Personal Computer is a Mac mini running an AI OS
Macs are quietly becoming the AI agent PC of choice.
Different Think
The fix for MacBook Neo's worst flaw is on your wrist
The Apple Watch will securely unlock your Mac and authenticate requests without Touch ID.
News
Kuo: Touchscreens are coming to MacBook Pro, but not Neo
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reaffirms a report about touchscreens on the next MacBook Pro.
Feature
The Apple ecosystem is a bargain (no really)
It's not just the Neo. Here's how little you need to spend to go all-in.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: MacBook Neo review
We have the new MacBook Neo and we put it through its paces. Is Apple’s new laptop worth your money? Tune in and find out!
Updated
MacBook Air deals: Latest offers and lowest prices right now
Looking for the best MacBook Air deals? We track the lowest prices on new and older models so you can save big on Apple laptops.
News
Uh-oh, PC makers are doubting Apple again
Asus co-CEO S.Y. Hsu admits that Apple's new laptop is a 'shock to the entire industry,' but claims it will have limited appeal.
Feature
Can MacBook Neo charge faster with a better power adapter? It's complicated
We tested Apple's new laptop with a 96W charger to see what would happen. The results were surprising.
Feature
MacBook Neo ports explained: The right USB-C port to use
MacBook Neo has two USB-C ports. Learn which port to use for charging, monitors, hubs and storage, and why one is faster than the other.
Reviews
MacBook Neo review: The perfect gateway Mac
Don't call this $599 laptop 'cheap.' It meets Apple's high standards, and then some.
The Macalope
Don't worry, Apple isn't going all practical
Two cheap products in one week do not represent a fundamental change in company strategy.
Feature
MacBook Air, Pro and Neo batteries compared: Which MacBook has better battery life
From Intel to Apple silicon, here is the battery capacity in watt-hours for every MacBook battery.
Reviews
16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro review: Ultra speed
Apple's new laptop is fast as expected, but the jump in SSD speeds is surprising.
Opinion
Steve Jobs would have loved MacBook Neo
The MacBook Neo is shockingly affordable, but it doesn't skimp on quality.
Updated
Best MacBook Pro deals: Best prices for M5, M5 Pro & M5 Max
Save money and get the best price on a MacBook Pro with our round up of MacBook Pro money off deals and offers.
News
Apple's adorable Finder guy has broken the internet
We can’t get enough of this cute little TikTok character based on Apple’s Happy Mac logo.
News
Apple floods TikTok with 'brain rot' videos
Videos celebrate MacBook Neo while alienating anyone over the age of 16.
Feature
Apple-hating tech bros are lying to you
Apple’s new MacBook Neo has generated a torrent of opinions, and many aren’t based on facts.
Apple Breakfast
MacBook Neo makes me want an iPhone Neo
The MacBook Neo proves Apple can do cheap, just not with the iPhone.
Updated
Best Mac 2026: Every Apple Mac and MacBook compared
We compare every Mac to help you find the right model – from the budget-friendly MacBook Neo to powerful workstations and compact desktop Macs.
News
This giant Lego brick is an actual working Mac
A speedy Mac mini M4 hidden inside a doubly retro chassis.
Feature
If you think MacBook Neo is a bad deal, it's not for you
Is $599 too much? Is 8GB of RAM a problem? Does it measure up to other products? Or does it not matter?
Reviews
Journey Nexa Lift laptop sleeve review
The Nexa case impresses with its beautiful design, excellent workmanship, and unique selling point: integrated chargers for iPhone and AirPods.
Macworld Podcast
Podcast: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M5 Pro and M5 Max, and more new Apple products
This past week, Apple released the new iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Pro, new MacBooks, and more, and held its Apple Experience event. We’re covering it all on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
Feature
Ranked: Every feature missing from the MacBook Neo
The MacBook Neo is surprisingly cheap, but the low price brings some sacrifices. Here’s what matters and what doesn’t.
More Color
Apple's long, strange trip to the MacBook Neo
Apple no longer has the hurdles that hampered its previous attempts at a budget laptop.
News
All of Apple's March announcements, as they happen!
Apple has a 'big week' of announcements, and you can follow along with Macworld.
Opinion
The toughest MacBook Neo decision? Whether to spend $100 on a button
On the MacBook Neo, Touch ID costs extra. Is it worth it?
Feature
I met MacBook Neo. Everything I know is a lie
Apple’s new $599 laptop is impossible to comprehend.
News
Apple's MacBook Neo is $599? Whoa.
Apple's budget laptop comes in cool colors and gets an A18 Pro.
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