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Apple Launches $599 MacBook Neo, Threatening Windows PC Market
(www.bloomberg.com)
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Runs on the A18, looks like 8GB unified RAM on all models. Only real choices are color and you can get 256 GB without Touch ID for $599 or 512 GB with Touch ID for $699. Primarily for school or office work, web browsing, video streaming. No MagSafe, two USB-C ports (one USB 3, one USB 2) and a headphone jack with a 13” screen.
The 13" M5 MacBook Air now starts at $1099.
I was really hoping for 16 gigs of ram but not expecting it.
Either way a great machine for people who only do basic tasks. It’s just an iPhone 16 shoved into a laptop. Plenty of power as long as you’re not a multi tasker. I’ve never been a tablet guy so I’d pick this up any day over an iPad and keyboard case.
If it was even an option, even at Apple's wild RAM prices, it would be a good deal. But alas they must kneecap it to ensure they don't make too good of a machine for normies.