184: Apple Experience Recap: $599 MacBook Neo Announced!
From The MacRumors Show by The MacRumors Show
March 6, 2026 · 1h 3m · Episode 184
About this episode
This episode discusses Apple's recent announcements, focusing on the new MacBook Neo and other product updates.
On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show , we discuss Apple's concentrated week of announcements that saw the introduction of 10 new products. The most significant announcement of the week was the MacBook Neo , an all-new entry-level Apple laptop that starts at $599. The MacBook Neo is designed to compete with lower-cost Windows laptops and Chromebooks, while expanding the Mac lineup with a substantially more affordable option. Unlike every other Apple silicon Mac, the MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro chip originally developed for the iPhone 16 Pro, making it the first Mac to use an iPhone-class processor instead of an M-series chip. The machine features a rounded, colorful design available in Silver, Indigo, Blush, and Citrus finishes, with matching keyboards and wallpapers that give it a more playful appearance than Apple's existing notebooks. At 2.7 pounds, it weighs the same as a MacBook Air . It offers a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with uniform, iPad-style bezels rather than a notch, a Magic Keyboard, a mechanical trackpad, two USB-C ports, 8GB of memory, a headphone jack, a 1080p camera, dual mics, dual speakers with Spatial Audio, and a battery life rated…
People in this episode
Host: The MacRumors Show
Topics covered
- Apple announcements
- MacBook Neo
- technology news
- product updates
- affordable laptops
Keywords
- MacBook Neo
- Apple
- A18 Pro chip
- iPhone 17e
- affordable laptops
- Liquid Retina display
- technology news
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Apple
Products: MacBook Neo, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 17e, iPad Air, A18 Pro chip, A19 chip, C1X modem, Liquid Retina display, Magic Keyboard, USB-C ports
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