Reading up on MacBook Neo
7 deep · digging since mar 06
- 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.
- Behind-the-Scenes of MacBook Neo Introduction Video
The piece shows the practical prop-making and filming process behind the MacBook Neo introduction video.
- MacBook Neo sells out for April as demand for Apple's $599 laptop outpaces supply - 9to5Mac
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo sold out for April, with delivery dates pushing to May due to sustained demand since its March 11 launch.
- Big data on the cheapest MacBook
DuckDB benchmarks show an 8 GB MacBook Neo can run ClickBench and TPC-DS SF300 workloads, outperforming some larger cloud instances.
- “This is not the computer for you”
A Hacker News commenter argues that the MacBook Neo is overhyped and that budget-constrained buyers should consider Windows alternatives offering better specs for the same price.
- 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.
- 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.