The Dalrymple Report

Is the MacBook Neo really that good? After a week of thinking and reading about the Neo, Dave and I give our thoughts on Apple's newest product. We look at all of the reviews and the use cases for the Neo and compare it to how we use our current systems.

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Show Notes:

• 50 Years of Thinking Different

• Rising laptop prices likely to further boost MacBook Neo sales

• Asus Co-CEO: MacBook Neo Is a 'Shock' to the PC Industry

• Gruber's MacBook Neo review

• MacBook Neo teardown

• MacBook Neo's two USB C ports

• Apple reveals MacBook Neo battery cycle limit

• Find your Mac's cycle count limit

• The MacBook Neo doesn't officially support fast charging, but a beefier charger helps

• John Ternus interview on Apple MacBook Neo

Shows and movies we're watching

• Tehran, Apple TV
• Survivor, Paramount +
• Scrubs, Hulu, same cast, just older

This show is all about the hardware Apple released this week and what a week it was. MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, Studio Display, iPad Air, and the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. A crazy week for Apple's hardware team.

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Show Notes:

• Apple accelerates U.S. manufacturing with Mac mini production

• Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR

• New Apple Studio Display and Studio Display XDR Don't Work With Intel Macs

• Apple introduces iPhone 17e

• Side-by-side of the 16, 17, 17e

• Difference between 17e and 17

• Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4

• Apple introduces MacBook Pro with all-new M5 Pro and M5 Max

• With the latest chips, the MacBook Pro now maxes out at $7,349

• Apple debuts M5 Pro and M5 Max

• Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5

• Say hello to MacBook Neo

• Intro video for the MacBook Neo

• MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air

• 20+ MacBook Neo Compromises

• MacBook Neo Features Two Different USB-C Ports

Shows and movies we're watching

• Vanished, MGM+
• HBO Max and Paramount+ to merge
• Big Bang Theory, HBO

Apple has reportedly ramped up production of the Mac mini in the U.S. The powerful Mac mini has become a favorite among many users over the years, including for use in AI in recent years. Another Mac in the news is the MacBook. Besides having a rumored touchscreen display, new MacBooks could also feature a 5G modem, allowing users to connect to the internet without having to to share a connection on their iPhone. Dave and I talk a little about Steve Jobs' birthday and the celebration that was done on the Steve Jobs Archive.

Show Notes:

• Apple accelerates U.S. manufacturing with Mac mini production

• Apple's next Macs will finally check every box

• Steve Jobs Archive celebrates Steve's birthday

Shows and movies we're watching

• The Night Of, HBO
• Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association, Amazon
• The Night Manager, Amazon

There have been rumors of Apple announcing some new products in the first part of 2026 and it looks like the time has come. The company announced an event for March 4 to unveil some updated products. One of the products Apple is rumored to be released this year is a low-cost MacBook and according to Mark Gurman they will come in a variety of "fun colors." We all know that Apple is working on its AI software, but they are also working on three AI wearable products.

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Show Notes:

• Apple announces special event March 4th in NYC

• Apple Event on March 4: Here's What to Expect

• Gurman: Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook will come in 'fun colors,' launch next month

• Future MacBooks May Hide Your Screen From Strangers

• Apple Working on Three AI Wearables: Smart Glasses, AI Pin, and AirPods With Cameras

• Apple releases first iOS/macOS/iPadOS 26.4 beta

• macOS 26.4 will notify users of Rosetta 2 discontinuation

Shows and movies we're watching

• Steal, Amazon Prime
• Wonder man, Disney+
• Drops of God, Apple TV

Ring had an amazing ad during the Super Bowl that will use its camera network to help find lost dogs. Sounds great, but Dave has a warning about the new service. The Olympics started and Dave and I have been watching all kinds of different sports. It looks like some of the best features of Siri have once again slipped and will not be introduced when Apple said they would.

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Show Notes:

• Super Bowl ad for Ring's dog-tracking cameras stirs privacy controversy

• The medal count

• F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days

• Update Your Apple Home App Immediately to Avoid Issues

• Gurman: New Apple products

• Gurman: Siri delayed again

• Why You Shouldn't Buy the Next MacBook Pro

• AirPods cameras

Shows and movies we're watching

• Quicksand, Netflix
• Shrinking, Apple TV
• Wonder man, Disney+

Rumors continue about Apple coming out with some sort of a foldable iPhone that will be released this year and the follow up designs that will follow. The company released its quarterly results with revenue boosted by incredible iPhone sales. The way you buy a Mac online has changed. Apple has a new visually pleasing way of presenting the options and the Mac you are buying, while making your choices very clear.

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Show Notes:

• RIP Catherine O'Hara

• Report: Apple 'exploring' clamshell foldable iPhone as potential follow-up model

• Apple has changed the way you buy a Mac online

• The Fallen Apple

• Why the Q.ai acquisition could be huge for AI and Siri

• Apple reports first quarter results

Shows and movies we're watching

• Mayor of Kingstown, Paramount+
• Tom Scott's "Podcast Express"
• Second, there's "For The Record, the 70's", Episode 58, WKRP in Cincinnati

We all know Siri can be frustrating, but Dave has a story about shoveling snow and trying to use Siri at the same time that had me laughing. I probably should feel bad about it, but it was just too good. More news from Mark Gurman this week on Apple's plans to run their AI efforts using Google's Gemini.

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Show Notes:

• Apple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27

• Gurman on Apple's AI

• Sebastiaan de With joins design team at Apple

• Apple introduces new AirTag with expanded range and improved findability

• Apple's 'Creator Studio' App Bundle Now Available for $12.99 Per Month

• Apple Updates Keynote, Numbers, and Pages Apps With New Free and Paid Features

• Should you update to the new Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Freeform on Mac?

• Search Your Apple Account Purchase History on iPhone

• Apple turning to Intel for future iPhone chips, analyst reaffirms

Shows and movies we're watching

• Prime Target, Apple TV
• Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, Disney+

There is a massive snowstorm on the horizon for much of the U.S. east coast and even in the center of the country this week. Dave and I are getting prepared. Rumors of Apple's new Siri and chatbot are still swirling around—we take a look at some of the most recent ones. We talk a bit about getting a good sound if you plug your guitar into your computer.

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Show Notes:

• Apple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27

• Will Apple Charge for Its Siri Chatbot?

• Inside Enchanté, Apple's AI chatbot for employee productivity

• 8+ new iPhone features coming soon, thanks to Google Gemini

• Apple is working on an AI-powered wearable pin

Shows and movies we're watching

• Landman, Paramount+
• The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek
• Train Dreams, Netflix

Dave has been taking a CPR course, probably something we all should know how to do, and he tells us a few things he's learned. Apple this week expanded their services business by offering a new Creator Bundle for a monthly subscription. Dave also got the key for his car on his phone and watch, but the experience may not be what you expect it was.

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Show Notes:

• CPR certification

• Apple tests real-world Car Key performance with major car makers

• Eddie Cue on a record-breaking year for Apple services

• Apple introduces new Creator Apps subscription

• Apple officially talks Google Gemini deal

Shows and movies we're watching

• Run Away, Netflix
• Zoe Saldaña
• The Closer, Netflix

If you have a Vision Pro, Apple put you courtside at an LA Lakers game this week, which must have been quite an experience. It's time for CES and this year there are a lot of doorbells and doorlocks. Dave and I talk about CES and dig into some specific product categories. This week Dave talks about some laptop trends that are not Apple.

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Show Notes:

• Los Angeles Lakers games on Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive tip off January 9

• This tiny SSD adds up to 8TB of storage and is trackable with Apple Find My

• Anker debuts tiny new 45W iPhone Nano charger with Smart Display, 180-degree foldable prong

• Laptop evolutions, NOT from Apple

• Lenovo Legion concept has an expanding, "rollable" display

Shows and movies we're watching

• Angela Black, MHz
• Fred Armisen: stand up for drummers, Netflix
• Wake Up Dead Man