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Apple has announced the MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop ever starting at $599 ($499 for education). It features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, the A18 Pro chip with a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, up to 16 hours of battery life, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, and runs macOS Tahoe with Apple Intelligence. Apple claims it is up to 50% faster for everyday tasks and up to 3x faster for on-device AI workloads compared to the bestselling Intel Core Ultra 5 PC. Available in four colors (blush, indigo, silver, citrus), it is available for pre-order now with availability starting March 11, 2026.

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