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The Neo Notebook gang talks about this week's MBN news including the dreaded Googlebook

Section 1 | The Price Question

The $599 MacBook Neo Is Here to Stay — Macworld

https://www.macworld.com/article/3134739/the-599-macbook-neo-is-here-to-stay.html

MacBook Neo Could Face Price Hike, Analyst Predicts — Macworld

https://www.macworld.com/article/3134574/macbook-neo-could-face-price-hike-analyst-predicts.html

Section 2 | Supply Update

MacBook Neo Shipping Estimates Just Saw a Positive Turn for Customers — 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/12/macbook-neo-shipping-estimates-just-saw-a-positive-turn-for-customers/

MacBook Neo Has Turned Into an Impulse Purchase for Buyers — WCCFTech

https://wccftech.com/macbook-neo-turned-into-impulse-purchase-for-some-buyers/

Section 3 | The Googlebook Arrives

Intel Says It Is "Thrilled" to Power the Googlebook, as a Veritable Armada of Partners Emerges to Take On the Apple MacBook Neo — WCCFTech

https://wccftech.com/intel-says-it-is-thrilled-to-power-the-googlebook-as-a-veritable-armada-of-partners-emerges-to-take-on-the-apple-macbook-neo/

Google Announces Googlebook, a MacBook Neo Competitor Built Around AI — The Indian Panorama

https://www.theindianpanorama.news/google-announces-googlebook-a-macbook-neo-competitor-that-is-built-around-ai/

Did Apple's MacBook Neo Accidentally Build the New Googlebook? — PhoneArena

https://www.phonearena.com/news/did-apple-macbook-neo-accidentally-build-the-new-googlebook_id180389

Section 4 | Microsoft's Move

Microsoft's MacBook Neo Whitepaper Is a Very Serious Joke — Macworld

https://www.macworld.com/article/3140022/microsoft-commissioned-a-whole-macbook-neo-study-because-its-totally-not-worried.html

Section 5 | Real-World Reviews

MacBook Neo Review, Two Months Later: Almost a MacBook Pro Beater — AppleInsider

https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/14/macbook-neo-review-two-months-later-almost-a-macbook-pro-beater

Apple's MacBook Neo Has Caught Them Out! — Mac O'Clock (Medium)

https://medium.com/macoclock/apples-macbook-neo-has-caught-them-out-74f7cbb423db

I Got a MacBook Neo to Run Xcode. The Results Were Surprising. — Mac O'Clock (Medium)

https://medium.com/macoclock/i-got-a-macbook-neo-to-run-xcode-the-results-were-surprising-a0e12c06290a

Section 6 | Accessories, Comparisons & What's Next

9 MacBook Neo Accessories for Under $50 You Need Right Now — Tom's Guide

https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/9-best-macbook-neo-accessories-for-under-usd50-you-need-right-now

iPad Pro M5 vs MacBook Neo: A Case for Both? — Mark Ellis Reviews

https://markellisreviews.com/buying-guide/ipad-pro-m5-vs-macbook-neo-a-case-for-both/

Does iPhone Need Its Own MacBook Neo Moment? — 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/10/should-apple-make-an-even-cheaper-iphone-neo-to-compete/

Section 7 | Community Corner

MacBook Neo Is Only a Rumour and Hasn't Been Released — r/macbook

https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1tc4zyu/macbook_neo_is_only_a_rumour_and_hasnt_been/

iPad with Magic Keyboard vs MacBook Neo/Air — r/macmini

https://www.reddit.com/r/macmini/comments/1tcor1s/ipad_with_magic_keyboard_vs_macbook_neoair/

Section 8 | Featured Topic Resources

MacBook Neo's Missing Features Ranked, From Meh to Ehhh — Macworld

https://www.macworld.com/article/3078635/macbook-neos-missing-features-ranked-from-meh-to-ehhh.html

The Next MacBook Neo Would Be Perfect After These Five Changes — The Point Online

https://www.thepoint.online/apple-macbook-neo-top-five-changes-for-2027/

MacBook Neo Review: One Month Later — Mark Ellis Reviews

https://markellisreviews.com/reviews/macbook-neo-review/

MacBook Neo Review — Basic Apple Guy

https://basicappleguy.com/basicappleblog/macbook-neo-review

MacBook Neo vs. Best Laptops in 2026 — J.D. Hodges

https://www.jdhodges.com/blog/macbook-neo-vs-best-laptops-2026-comparison/

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The Neo Notebook team brings this week's MacBook Neo news and make the case for how we each use it.

1 | Earnings Bombshell — Apple Was Caught Off Guard

Apple Was Caught Off Guard by MacBook Neo's 'Off the Charts' Demand — MacRumors

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/01/apple-was-caught-off-guard-by-macbook-neo/

2 | Supply Watch — Delivery Dates Keep Slipping

MacBook Neo Starts May with Delivery Dates Stretching to Month's End — 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/01/macbook-neo-starts-may-with-delivery-dates-stretching-to-months-end/

Apple's MacBook Neo Supply Problems Continue in May; Amazon and Walmart Offer Faster Delivery — Mac Observer

https://www.macobserver.com/news/apples-macbook-neo-supply-problems-continue-in-may-amazon-and-walmart-offer-faster-delivery/

3 | The Memory Question — Costs Rising, Neo 2 Getting More RAM?

Apple Expects Significantly Higher Memory Costs to Impact iPhone and MacBook Neo — CNET

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-expects-significantly-higher-memory-costs-to-impact-iphone-macbook-neo/

The Next MacBook Neo Could Get a RAM Upgrade — Yahoo Tech

https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/apple-intelligence/articles/next-macbook-neo-could-ram-055144829.html

4 | Built to Last — Repairability and Long-Term Value

The MacBook Neo Could Have Extended Life Because of How Repairable It Is — Yahoo Tech

https://tech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/macbook-neo-could-extended-life-203900561.html

Here's How Much a Replacement Battery for the MacBook Neo Will Cost You — BGR

https://www.bgr.com/2152661/macbook-neo-replacement-battery-cost/

5 | The Competition — Intel Responds, Surface Faces Reality

Intel Responds to MacBook Neo with 21% Faster Chip Intended for Similar Devices — 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/29/intel-responds-to-macbook-neo-with-21-faster-chip-intended-for-similar-devices/

Surface Laptop 13-inch vs. MacBook Neo: Rising Prices Make Microsoft's Lightweight Darling a Tough Sell — Windows Central

https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-13-vs-macbook-neo

6 | What's Ahead for Apple — Neo's Halo Effect

The MacBook Neo Might Help Apple Become the Third-Largest Laptop Maker in 2026 — Yahoo Finance

https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/macbook-neo-might-help-apple-121243478.html

7 | Honest Takes — Living with the Neo Day to Day

MacBook Neo — It's Time to Be Honest! — Talking Tech and Audio (David Lewis)

https://talkingtechandaudio.com/blog/macbook-neo-its-time-to-be-honest/

I Held Off on the MacBook Neo — I Hope the Next One Fixes These 5 Papercuts — Digital Trends

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/i-held-off-on-the-macbook-neo-i-hope-the-next-one-fixes-these-5-papercuts-before-i-plonk-cash/

9 | Community Corner — What Neo Owners Are Saying

Damn You Apple for Making a Near-Perfect Device — r/MacbookNeo

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1t12gt6/damn_you_apple_for_making_a_near_perfect_device/

Kansas City Public Schools Switching to MacBook Neo — r/MacbookNeo

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1t09qsr/kansas_city_public_schools_switching_to_macbook/

MacBook Neo Case Recommendations — r/macbook

https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1t1q8ev/macbook_neo_case/

10 | Featured Topic: Is the MacBook Neo Your Go-Anywhere Machine?

MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air: Every Difference Compared — 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/04/macbook-neo-vs-macbook-air/

Mac Neo: Winner for Remote Worker and VPN — r/MacbookNeo

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1svmllc/mac_neo_winner_for_remote_worker_and_vpn/

Neo Cases

https://amzn.to/3P1k73h Clear Case for MacBook Neo

https://amzn.to/4wcC1kA Tomtoc sleeve for Macbook Neo

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The Neo group talks this week's news and our favorite Neo writing apps

1 | Behind the Curtain — MacBook Neo Launch Film

Famous Campaigns: Handmade Craft Behind Neo Launch Film

https://www.famouscampaigns.com/2026/04/apple-shows-the-handmade-craft-behind-macbook-neo-launch-film/

9to5Mac: Apple Reveals How It Made the Neo Introduction Video

https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/24/apple-reveals-how-it-made-the-delightful-macbook-neo-introduction-video/

2 | Leadership Portrait — John Ternus's Apple

Engadget: MacBook Neo Is a Glimpse into John Ternus's Apple

https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/the-macbook-neo-is-a-glimpse-into-john-ternuss-apple-170000842.html

3 | Sales & Market Performance — Still at the Top

Apple Must: Neo Tops Amazon Laptop Charts in US, UK

https://www.applemust.com/macbook-neo-continues-to-top-amazon-laptop-charts-in-us-uk/

Digitimes: Neo Demand Surge Highlights Chip Shortage Pressure

https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260421VL202/apple-macbook-sales-demand-launch.html

4 | The Competition Scrambles — Can Anyone Match the Neo?

Gizmodo: PC Makers Will Struggle Making a MacBook Neo Killer

https://gizmodo.com/pc-makers-are-gonna-struggle-making-a-macbook-neo-killer-2000750454

TechRadar: New Windows 11 Laptop Looks Like a True Neo Rival

https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/new-windows-11-laptop-looks-like-a-true-macbook-neo-rival-that-should-worry-apple

5 | What's Next — MacBook Neo 2 Speculation

Geeky Gadgets: Neo 2 Tipped for A19 Pro and 3x Faster AI

https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/macbook-neo-2-early-launch/

6 | Long-Read Reviews — Real-World Verdicts

Inc.: After 45 Days, Who Is the MacBook Neo For?

https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/after-45-days-i-figured-out-exactly-who-the-macbook-neo-is-for/91336235

7 | Fix It Yourself — Official Repair Parts Now Available

9to5Mac: Official Repair Parts Now Available for MacBook Neo

https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/08/you-can-now-buy-official-repair-parts-for-macbook-neo-iphone-17e-studio-display-xdr-more/

8 | Community Corner

MacBook Neo vs. Air for My Son (Grade 9–12)

https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1suyb2w/macbook_neo_vs_macbook_air_for_my_son_grade_912/

Just Bought a MacBook Neo for My Father's Birthday

https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1ssh9am/just_bought_a_macbook_neo_to_my_father_on_his/

Can the MacBook Neo Run Xcode Simulators?

https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/comments/1sqbjoo/can_the_macbook_neo_run_xcode_simulators/

AirAssist — Free, Open-Source Menu Bar App for Mac

https://www.reddit.com/r/opensource/comments/1sqkk6h/airassist_free_opensource_menu_bar_app_designed/

My Honest First Impression

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1suwvds/my_honest_first_inpression/

I Made an Extended Foot Bar — 3D Print Link Inside

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1swgq8l/got_tired_of_the_teetering_when_i_had_a_corner/

Best Mouse for MacBook Neo

https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1srwhwr/best_mouse_for_macbook_neo/

9 | Featured Topic: Writing Tools for the MacBook Neo

Timing App Blog: Best Writing Apps for Mac in 2026

https://timingapp.com/blog/best-writing-apps/

The Sweet Setup: Best Writing App for Mac — Ulysses

https://thesweetsetup.com/apps/best-writing-app-mac-iphone-ipad/

Setapp: 7 Best Writing Apps for Mac in 2026

https://setapp.com/app-reviews/best-writing-apps-for-mac

Reedsy: 69 Writing Apps for Mac in 2026

https://reedsy.com/resources/writing-apps/mac/

iMore: Best Writing Apps for Mac 2026

https://www.imore.com/best-writing-apps-for-mac

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Marty, Dave, Eric and Brett provide this week's Neo news and what they think are some essential apps to have on your Macbook Neo

1 | Demand & Supply

Neo Sells Out for April — 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/16/macbook-neo-sells-out-for-april-as-demand-for-apples-affordable-laptop-outpaces-supply/

Neo Stock Shortage — What's Going On? — Geeky Gadgets

https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/macbook-neo-stock-shortage/

Neo Sold Out — Best Prices at Amazon — Mashable

https://mashable.com/article/macbook-neo-sold-out-best-price-at-amazon

2 | The Chip Dilemma

Solving the Problem of Neo's Popularity — Six Colors

https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/04/solving-the-problem-of-macbook-neos-popularity/

Neo's Chip Supply Problem — 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/18/macbook-neo-has-a-chip-supply-problem-heres-how-apple-could-fix-it/

Mac Neo: Follow-Up to MacBook Neo's Success — AppleInsider

https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/13/mac-neo-should-be-the-follow-up-to-the-huge-success-of-the-macbook-neo

3 | Microsoft on Defense

Surface Price Hikes — More Reason to Buy a Neo — 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/14/microsoft-surface-price-hikes-the-latest-reason-to-buy-a-macbook-neo/

Surface Cheapest Now Twice Neo's Price — Digital Trends

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/microsoft-raises-surface-laptop-prices-and-its-cheapest-is-now-twice-as-pricey-as-macbook-neo/

Microsoft's Idea to Deter Students from Neo — 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/15/microsoft-has-a-new-idea-on-how-to-deter-students-from-macbook-neo/

Microsoft's College Deal: Half-Hearted Answer to Neo — Engadget

https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/microsofts-new-college-deal-is-a-half-hearted-answer-to-the-500-macbook-neo-215336362.html

4 | Neo vs. The Field

Neo vs. Chromebook Plus — Who Wins? — PCMag

https://www.pcmag.com/comparisons/macbook-neo-vs-chromebook-plus-apple-shakes-up-budget-laptops-but-who-wins

Neo vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x — AppleInsider

https://appleinsider.com/inside/macbook-neo/vs/macbook-neo-vs-lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-inexpensive-mac-vs-windows-toe-to-toe

Neo as My Only Writing Machine: 20,000 Words Later — Medium

https://medium.com/macoclock/i-used-the-macbook-neo-as-my-only-writing-machine-20-000-words-later-heres-the-truth-21bacbcc3c3b

Neo Moonlighting as a Windows Gaming Machine — Digital Trends

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/the-macbook-neo-is-moonlighting-as-a-windows-gaming-machine-and-its-doing-it-well/

5 | Customize & Accessorize

Multicolor Neo with Official Parts for $39 — 9to5Mac

https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/13/you-can-create-a-multicolor-macbook-neo-with-official-apple-parts-for-just-39/

Build a Multi-Color Neo Yourself — Digital Trends

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/you-can-build-yourself-a-multi-color-macbook-neo-if-you-got-the-diy-tools-handy/

6 | Community Corner

What Was Your Main Reason for Purchasing? — r/MacbookNeo

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1sjvnwz/

Homemade Case — r/MacbookNeo

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1sl56cu/

Neo for Apple Configurator — Worth It? — r/macbook

https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1sp9twr/

7 | Must-Have Software

4 Neo Productivity Apps to Try Now — Fast Company/Yahoo Tech

https://tech.yahoo.com/articles/4-macbook-neo-productivity-apps-090000484.html

5 Best Mac Utilities in 2026 — Digital Trends

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/5-best-mac-utilities-of-2026/

5 Essential MacBook Apps in 2026 — BGR

https://www.bgr.com/2130898/essential-macbook-apps-you-should-use-in-2026/

macOS Is 80% There — 10 Apps Finish the Job — Medium

https://jess-writes-about-tech.medium.com/macos-is-80-there-these-10-apps-finish-the-job-2026-cb1159717500

30 Best Free macOS Apps + Homebrew Guide — Boredom at Work

https://boredom-at-work.com/best-free-macos-software/

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Brett, Dave, Eric, and Marty cover this week's MacBook Neo news and resources for switchers to macOS.

Section 1 — Mac Market MomentumMacBook Neo Helps Power Mac to Its Best Quarter in Years — Cult of Machttps://www.cultofmac.com/news/mac-shipments-q1-2026Apple Mac Shipments Grew 9% in Q1 2026, Outpacing Overall PC Market — MacRumorshttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/09/apple-mac-shipments-q1-2026/Apple's MacBook Neo Is the Best Laptop You Can Get for $599 — MacDailyNews (via New York Magazine)https://macdailynews.com/2026/04/09/apples-macbook-neo-is-the-best-laptop-you-can-get-for-599-new-york-magazine/Apple's Stock Could Surge 20% — MacBook Neo Is a Key Catalyst — MacDailyNews https://macdailynews.com/2026/04/06/apple-stock-could-surge-at-least-20-as-macbook-neo-emerges-as-major-catalyst/

Section 2 — Too Popular for Its Own GoodApple Faces Supply Chain Problem — 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/07/apple-faces-supply-chain-problem-as-macbook-neo-demand-exceeds-expectations/Incredible MacBook Neo Demand May Finish Off Apple's A18 Pro Stock — AppleInsiderhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/07/incredible-macbook-neo-demand-may-finish-off-apples-a18-pro-stockWant a MacBook Neo? You'll Be Waiting 2–3 Weeks — TechRadarhttps://www.techradar.com/computing/macbooks/want-a-macbook-neo-youll-be-waiting-2-3-weeks-for-delivery-and-rumor-has-it-delays-could-get-much-worse

Section 3 — MacBook Neo 2 (2027 Rumors)MacBook Neo Could Get Two Upgrades in 2027 — Tom's Guidehttps://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/macbook-neo-could-get-these-two-major-performance-upgrades-in-2027-but-i-want-apple-to-fix-this-insteadWhy MacBook Neo 2 Will Boast 50% More RAM — Cult of Machttps://www.cultofmac.com/news/why-macbook-neo-2-will-boast-50-more-ramMacBook Neo 2: — Sportskeeda Techhttps://tech.sportskeeda.com/laptops/macbook-neo-2-rumored-feature-faster-chipset-ram-will-finally-make-go-to-choice-budget-users

Section 4 — Repair, Right-to-Repair, and DIY ModsOfficial Repair Parts for MacBook Neo Now Available — 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/08/you-can-now-buy-official-repair-parts-for-macbook-neo-iphone-17e-studio-display-xdr-more/DIY MacBook Neo: Boost SSD to 1TB Using iPhone Parts — 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/09/diy-macbook-neo-upgrade-can-boost-the-ssd-to-1tb-using-iphone-parts/This Modded MacBook Neo — Notebookcheckhttps://www.notebookcheck.net/This-modded-MacBook-Neo-is-the-version-Apple-never-made.1270527.0.html

Section 5 — MacBook Neo Meets WindowsMacBook Neo Punches Above Its Weight in Windows 11 Gaming Test — Notebookcheckhttps://www.notebookcheck.net/MacBook-Neo-punches-above-its-weight-in-Windows-11-gaming-test.1272022.0.htmlRun Windows on Apple's MacBook Neo with Parallels Desktop — Parallels Bloghttps://www.parallels.com/blogs/apple-macbook-neo/

Section 6 — Community Voicesr/MacbookNeo — https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/r/macbook — https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/

Section 7 — How-To Quick Hits (webproeducation.org)Connect an External Display — https://www.webproeducation.org/how-to/connect-external-display-macbook-neo/Connect a USB Microphone — https://www.webproeducation.org/how-to/connect-external-usb-microphone-macbook-neo/Turn On AirDrop — https://www.webproeducation.org/how-to/turn-on-airdrop-macbook-neo/Remove Apps from the Dock — https://www.webproeducation.org/how-to/remove-apps-from-dock-macbook-neo/Create a Folder — https://www.webproeducation.org/how-to/create-folder-macbook-neo/

Section 8 — Tips for Windows SwitchersSwitched from Windows to Mac? — Apple MacBook Neo User Guidehttps://support.apple.com/guide/macbook-neo/Mac Tips for Windows Switchers — Apple Supporthttps://support.apple.com/en-us/102647MacBook Neo — Mac Does That — Applehttps://www.apple.com/mac/does-that/What To Know When Switching — MacMosthttps://macmost.com/what-to-know-when-switching-from-windows-to-mac.html

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Dave, Eric and Marty talk about user performance and stress testing and answer a users question about using MacBook Neo to run your mini.

MacBook Neo News

Review

Apple MacBook Neo

https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/apple-macbook-neo

Performance & Stress Testing

MacBook Neo Stress Test: Lightroom and 8K Video

https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/i-stress-tested-apples-599-macbook-neo-with-lightroom-and-8k-video

MacBook Neo: Fine with 4K Video and 59 Chrome Tabs

https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/18/macbook-neo-is-just-fine-with-4k-video-editing-and-59-chrome-tabs/

MacBook Neo Running Xcode: Surprising Results

https://medium.com/macoclock/i-got-a-macbook-neo-to-run-xcode-the-results-were-surprising-a0e12c06290a

MacBook Neo vs. Competing Platforms

Why I Won't Upgrade My Chromebook to a MacBook Neo

https://www.androidpolice.com/why-i-wont-upgrade-my-ageing-chromebook-to-a-macbook-neo/

MacBook Neo vs. Chromebooks

https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/macbook-neo-vs-chromebooks-which-budget-laptop-is-right-for-you

MacBook Neo Could Disrupt Chromebooks and Windows PCs

https://macdailynews.com/2026/03/26/macbook-neo-could-disrupt-chromebooks-and-windows-pcs-analyst-says-it-opens-door-for-apple/

MacBook Neo Light Multitasking Test

https://youtu.be/T0Pzt9gaVHA

Market Impact & Industry Analysis

How MacBook Neo Is Saving Apple in a Downward Market

https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/2026/04/03/how-macbook-neo-is-saving-apple-in-a-downward-market/

Apple Ramps MacBook Neo Production to 10 Million Units

https://macdailynews.com/2026/03/30/apple-ramps-up-macbook-neo-production-to-10-million-units-as-new-laptop-sells-out-rapidly/

Repairability

Most Repairable MacBook in 14 Years

https://www.ifixit.com/News/116152/macbook-neo-is-the-most-repairable-macbook-in-14-years

Accessories

Favorite MacBook Neo Accessories After One Month

https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/04/these-are-my-favorite-macbook-neo-accessories-after-one-month/

15 Accessories to Supercharge Your MacBook Neo

https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/hardware/i-just-bought-a-macbook-neo-and-these-15-accessories-make-this-budget-laptop-feel-super-charged

Bagintosh: Retro iBook-Inspired Bag

https://www.bagintosh.com/

Tips, Hacks & Settings

10 Hacks Every MacBook Neo Owner Should Know

https://lifehacker.com/tech/macbook-neo-hacks-and-tips

7 Settings to Change on Your New MacBook Neo

https://www.techradar.com/computing/macs/7-settings-to-change-on-your-new-macbook-neo-that-will-get-it-up-and-running-in-record-time

Connect Two or More External Displays to Apple Silicon Macs

https://www.macworld.com/article/675869/how-to-connect-two-or-more-external-displays-to-apple-silicon-m1-macs.html

Buying & Pricing

How to Get Student Discount on MacBook Neo

https://itechhacks.com/how-to-get-student-discount-on-macbook-neo/

Marketing & Viral Moments

The 'Little Finder Guy'

https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/02/watch-new-macbook-neo-ads-starring-the-adorable-little-finder-guy/

Big Picture & Perspective

The Biggest Misconception About MacBook Neo

https://yourappleupdate.substack.com/p/the-biggest-misconception-about-macbook

Topic Section

New Case Sleeve for the Neo

https://amzn.to/41bDnxL

LibreOffice Download

https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download-libreoffice/

Control Mac Mini from MacBook Neo via VNC

On the Mac Mini: System Settings → General → Sharing

Turn on Remote Login (SSH)

Turn on Remote Management → Options (enable needed permissions)

If not an admin, add your username as an allowed user

To connect with full control from the Neo:

Finder → Go → Connect to Server → type vnc://name_of_the_mini.local

To mirror only (no control):

Mac Mini → Control Center → Mirror Screen → select Neo

Note: After a Mini reboot, SSH in first (ssh name_of_the_mini.local) and log in to unlock it before attempting remote control.

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Marty, Eric, Dave, and Brett cover articles and news in the last week about the MacBook Neo.

Benchmarks & Performance

MacBook Neo, the Benchmarks — Birchtree 

https://birchtree.me/blog/macbook-neo-the-benchmarks/

I Pushed Apple's $599 MacBook Neo to the Brink with Lightroom and 8K Video — PCMag 

https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/i-pushed-apples-599-macbook-neo-to-the-brink-with-lightroom-and-8k-video

Liquid-Cooled MacBook Neo Performs 18% Better in Geekbench 6 vs. Stock — Tweaktown

https://www.tweaktown.com/news/110709/liquid-cooled-macbook-neo-performs-18-percent-better-in-geekbench-6-vs-stock/index.html

Silver Neo with External SSD Dock & Thermal Pad Mod — Reddit r/MacbookNeo 

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1s2itce/silver_neo_with_external_ssd_dock_thermal_pad_mod/

Reviews & Comparisons

MacBook Neo Review: Can Apple's Cheapest Laptop Handle Real Work? — MacRumors 

https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/27/macbook-neo-review/

MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air M5 vs. MacBook Pro M5: Which One Is Best for You? — Tom's Guide 

https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/macbook-neo-vs-macbook-air-m5-vs-macbook-pro-m5-which-one-is-best-for-you

MacBook Neo vs. iPad Air M4 — ZDNet 

https://www.zdnet.com/article/macbook-neo-vs-ipad-air-m4/

MacBook Neo: Reasons to Buy — and Avoid — Forbes 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2026/03/28/macbook-neo-reasons-to-buy-and-avoid/

Market Impact & Broader Trends

Can the MacBook Neo Shake Google's Chromebooks? — Yahoo Finance 

https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/macbook-neo-shake-googles-chromebooks-220109718.html

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo and Apple Intelligence — Yahoo Tech 

https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/apple-intelligence/articles/apple-599-macbook-neo-3-170412342.html

Why Do Mac Mini Users Suddenly Buy Mac Neos? — Reddit r/macmini 

https://www.reddit.com/r/macmini/comments/1s5su5e/why_do_mac_mini_users_suddenly_buy_mac_neos/

He Installed Windows on the MacBook Neo to Test the 8GB — Applesfera (Spanish) 

https://www.applesfera.com/portatil/he-instalado-windows-macbook-neo-para-comprobar-sus-8-gb-eran-problema-ha-habido-sorpresa

Forum Discussion: Can Apple's Cheapest Laptop Handle Real Work? — MacRumors Forums 

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macbook-neo-review-can-apples-cheapest-laptop-handle-real-work.2480045/

Best Neo Accessories — Reddit r/MacbookNeo 

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1s43lwc/best_neo_accessories/

David Pogue - MacBook Neo: 90% of the Laptop, 54% of the Price

https://pogueman.substack.com/p/macbook-neo-90-of-the-laptop-54-of  

Accessory Products discussed:

Native Union sleeve

https://www.nativeunion.com/collections/macbook-sleeves 

MOSISO 360 Protective Laptop Case

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5WTMYX8 

ACASIS 10Gbps Magnetic M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRX4X7VD

Xcellon CFexpress Type B and UHS-II SD Card Reader

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1830408-REG/xcellon_cr_cfxbsdx_cfexpress_type_b_and.html

MOKiN 10Gbps USB C Hub Ethernet, 7 in 1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN115DM4

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In our first episode, Brett, Marty, Dave, and Eric talk about their first impressions of the MacBook Neo along with what they’ve tried and their current workflow.

First Mac
https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1rxmf82/first_mac/

Picked this up a couple days ago at the Apple Store
https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1rxnqnh/picked_this_up_a_couple_days_ago_at_the_apple/

In LOVE

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1rzheup/in_love/

Macbook Neo First Impressions as a Student

https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1s04huo/macbook_neo_first_impressions_as_a_student/ 

My secondary Mac
https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1rxt1h3/my_secondary_mac/

It's a nice little laptop!

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1rxc2ok/its_a_nice_little_laptop/ 

I've joined the Mac Family!!

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1rx48xl/ive_joined_the_mac_family/

MacBook Neo vs Mac mini M4: Which $599 Mac should you get?

https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbook-neo-vs-mac-mini-m4 

How 50 years of Apple Culture led to the MacBook Neo

https://sixcolors.com/offsite/2026/03/how-50-years-of-apple-culture-led-to-the-macbook-neo/ 

1979 was the year Apple dreamed of multi-colored Macs, but it had to wait nearly 20 years before the release of the iconic iMac G3 (Brian)

https://www.macworld.com/article/3092916/macbook-neo-apple-silicon-compatibility.html

How 50 years of moving fast and breaking stuff led to MacBook Neo

https://www.macworld.com/article/3092916/macbook-neo-apple-silicon-compatibility.html 

MacBook Neo sell numbers shows that people want cheap Macbooks not an iPad
https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1rz348u/macbook_neo_sell_numbers_shows_that_people_want/

MacBook Neo seems to be pulling in a lot of Windows users as Tim Cook celebrates "best launch week ever"
https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1ryzncl/macbook_neo_seems_to_be_pulling_in_a_lot_of/

Thermal Pad Mod Results

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1s09u3a/thermal_pad_mod_results/

Confused between Neo and MacBook Air

https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/s/LJz6gnBMlt 

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This is a show promo for a new weekly podcast we will be doing on the MacBook Neo. Join a panel including Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, and Brett Canedy as we talk about news and uses of the MacBook Neo.