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Apple has officially launched its most affordable MacBook ever — the MacBook Neo, starting at just $599 in the United States and ₹69,900 in India. This new entry-level laptop is designed to compete with Chromebooks, targeting students, everyday users, and anyone who wants the Apple experience without a high price tag.

The MacBook Neo comes in four vibrant colors:
Each model also features a color-matched keyboard and sleek recycled aluminum body, making it the most colorful MacBook lineup Apple has ever offered.
Rather than using Apple’s M-series chips, the MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro chip — the same silicon found in the iPhone 16 Pro lineup. This enables capable everyday performance for tasks like:
The A18 Pro includes a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, offering impressive efficiency and Apple Intelligence support on a budget-friendly machine.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 13″ Liquid Retina (2408×1506) with 500 nits brightness |
| Storage | 256GB (base) / 512GB (Touch ID model) |
| Memory | 8GB unified RAM |
| Battery Life | Up to 16 hours |
| Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Audio | Dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio |
| Ports | 2 × USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Operating System | macOS with Apple Intelligence |
| Weight | Lightweight, around 1.23 kg |
| Extras | Touch ID on higher storage model |
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While the MacBook Neo delivers strong performance for everyday use and excellent battery life, it’s not designed for heavy professional workloads like 3D rendering or video editing — tasks better suited to the more powerful MacBook Air or MacBook Pro.
The MacBook Neo marks a notable shift for Apple into the budget laptop space, offering its trademark build quality and macOS ecosystem at a price point that rivals mainstream Chromebooks and Windows laptops.