Reading up on A18 Pro
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- Apple Is Making Hit Products and High Profits From Imperfect Chips - WSJ
Apple uses chips with defective cores disabled in cheaper devices like the MacBook Neo to boost profits, repurposing lower-performing processors.
- The MacBook Neo
The $600 MacBook Neo uses an iPhone A18 Pro chip, offering solid basic performance and build quality, but commenters debate its value against cheaper Windows laptops with more RAM and storage.
- Apple MacBook Neo review: a budget-priced game-changer
The MacBook Neo, starting at $599, delivers a premium aluminum chassis and bright display that rarely feels like a budget laptop but lacks keyboard backlighting and labeled ports.
- MacBook Neo | Hacker News
Apple announces MacBook Neo at $599 ($499 education), featuring an A18 Pro chip, colorful aluminum design, and macOS Tahoe, targeting budget and education markets.