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technology15 days ago•9 min saved

Neo Refurb Listings Surface Soon After Apple Price Hike

Apple’s Certified Refurbished store now lists refurbished MacBook Neo units in four colors (Silver, Citrus, Indigo, Blush) with 256GB at $599 and 512GB with Touch ID at $679, eight SKUs in total, a day after new pricing raised Neo models to $699 and $799. Apple attributes the hikes to memory chip shortages and AI server demand. The Neo, powered by the A18 Pro with 8GB RAM and a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, remains the most affordable Mac.

via MacRumors|

#apple #macbook-neo #memory-shortage

technology15 days ago•3 min saved

Apple Adds Refurbished MacBook Neo, but Amazon Has Cheaper New Models

Apple has added the MacBook Neo to its Certified Refurbished store after a price hike to $699 for the base model, with 256GB at $599 and 512GB + Touch ID at $679. Meanwhile, Amazon has newer MacBook Neo units listed for $589 (256GB) and $689 (512GB + Touch ID), making the new models cheaper or only slightly more expensive than Apple’s refurbished options. The piece ultimately suggests opting for a brand-new MacBook Neo on Amazon if you want freshness and a minimal price delta, noting that refurbished stock can vary and prices can change.

via 9to5Mac|

#amazon #apple #macbook-neo

technology16 days ago•3 min saved

Apple Eyes Four-MacBook Lineup with New MacBook Ultra This Fall

Rumors suggest Apple will launch a four-model MacBook lineup this fall, led by the new MacBook Ultra, joining Neo, Air, and Pro. The Ultra is said to feature a thinner and lighter design, M6 chips, a touchscreen, an OLED display with Dynamic Island, and possibly a cellular modem, expanding Apple's range and price points.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #macbook-air #macbook-neo

technology25 days ago•1 min saved

Dell XPS 13 Returns as Budget-Friendly Student Laptop

Dell has reintroduced the XPS 13, now available in stores and online with student pricing starting at $599 and $699 for other customers; the move comes as Apple touts its education-focused MacBook Neo, with schools like Kansas City Public Schools adopting Neos, creating a watchful eye on whether Dell can match Apple’s educational market success.

via Engadget|

#dell #laptops #macbook-neo

technology27 days ago•4 min saved

AMD: Ryzen Laptops Deliver Full Game Library Reach vs. MacBook Neo’s Limitations

AMD released marketing that pits Ryzen-based laptops against Apple's MacBook Neo, claiming Ryzen systems can run all 20 top games via Windows stores (Steam, Epic Games Store, PC Game Pass) while MacBook Neo can’t natively run 15 of them. The compare-and-contrast emphasizes Windows gaming ecosystems and Ryzen performance for multitasking and content creation, while acknowledging the Radeon 740M iGPU isn’t suited for AAA titles; AMD suggests Ryzen is the better gaming platform, though the OS gap is a fundamental difference.

via Wccftech|

#amd #gaming #macbook-neo

tech1 month ago•57 min saved

Rainbow Frankenlaptop: Color-modding a MacBook Neo with official parts

A Verge hands-on piece shows how to turn Apple’s budget MacBook Neo into a rainbow Frankenlaptop using official spare parts. The author swaps a blush trackpad and bottom case, citrus USB‑C boards, and citrus keycaps, guided by iFixit teardown steps. The parts cost about $165.64 (roughly 30% of a new Neo) and take ~40 minutes to install, proving the Neo’s repairability but making clear it isn’t cost-effective for aesthetics. A few missteps—damaged hinge clips on some keys—underscore the DIY risks, but the overall idea is to imagine more color options in future.</tldr>

via The Verge|

#color-mods #keycaps #macbook-neo

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Dell's Budget XPS 13 Bets on Premium Feel Against MacBook Neo

Dell unveiled the $699 XPS 13 at Computex, a lighter, all-metal 13.4-inch Windows ultrabook that aims to compete with Apple’s budget MacBook Neo. It adds a touchscreen, backlit keyboard, and a compact 65W charger while trimming some features from higher-end XPS models; the price sits about $100 above the Neo but offers a premium look and portability. Dell plans Panther Lake/Wildcat Lake variants later this year and will test real-world performance and battery life (around 17 hours) after launch.

via PCMag|

#computex #dell #laptops

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Apple's MacBook Neo Sparks Surprise Production Boost

Apple’s budget MacBook Neo is selling far faster than expected, with Tim Cook calling demand “off the charts” and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo saying shipments doubled from 5 million to 10 million in 2026 after its March launch. IDC data corroborates strong sales, and Dell notes competitive pressure. Priced from $599 and powered by the A18 Pro, the Neo aims to widen MacBook adoption, with a second generation teased for 2027 featuring 12GB of RAM.

via MacRumors|

#apple #idc #macbook-neo

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

MacBook Neo Sets a Record-Breaking Mac Launch in Q1

Apple shipped 1.1 million MacBook Neo units in the first quarter, even though it was on sale for only about three weeks, signaling strong demand for the low-cost notebook. Priced at $599 with 8GB RAM and an A18 Pro chip, the Neo outsold the M5 MacBook Air and M5 MacBook Pro in their debut quarters. About 44% of shipments went to the U.S. and roughly 18,000 went to India amid inventory constraints. Counterpoint Research says Neo could expand Apple’s share in the $400–$699 notebook segment to roughly 15% and influence demand for older Air models; Dell has responded with a competing XPS 13. IDC predicts a spike in Neo shipments as supply improves, highlighting the model’s strategic importance for Apple’s laptop lineup.

via MacRumors|

#apple #counterpoint-research #idc

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Neo Tops Early IDC Laptop Sales, Air Still Leads Overall

IDC data (via TechCrunch) shows MacBook Neo led first-quarter launch shipments with about 1.1 million units, ahead of the M5 MacBook Air (~900k) and M5 Pro (~550k). While Neo leads the launch period, Air likely remained the overall bestseller in the three-week window, and analysts expect Neo to spike in the current quarter as supply constraints ease, potentially challenging Air’s long-running leadership.

via 9to5Mac|

#idc #macbook-air-m5 #macbook-neo

computing1 month ago•62 min saved

RTX Spark Laptops Hit Computex 2026, Dell XPS 13 Dials Up MacBook Neo Rivalry

Live from Computex 2026, Tom's Guide tests Nvidia's RTX Spark laptops, previews eight Spark-powered machines arriving this fall (including a Surface Laptop Ultra) and notes the Dell XPS 13 as a MacBook Neo competitor; hands-on with Asus Zenbook 14, Intel Arc G3 handhelds (Acer Predator Atlas 8, MSI Claw 8 EX AI+), and other show-floor highlights like MSI's Triple Mode monitor, while pricing remains unannounced and Nvidia touts Spark as enabling desktop-class AI and video workloads on slim laptops.

via Tom's Guide|

#computex-2026 #computing #dell-xps-13

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Dell's XPS 13 Joins the $699 Club With Features MacBook Neo Can't Match

Dell unveils the XPS 13 starting at $699 ($599 for students), touting features it says the MacBook Neo lacks—touch screen, backlit keyboard, second USB-C port with 10 GB/s, Wi‑Fi 7, Windows Hello, and four speakers. The base model includes 8GB RAM and 512GB storage (256GB later), with configurations up to 32GB RAM and 1TB. At 12.7mm and about 2.2 pounds, it will launch in Sky and Storm finishes; the MacBook Neo reportedly uses a 60Hz display with sRGB. Dell frames this as the thinnest and lightest XPS yet and stresses that competition benefits consumers.

via MacRumors|

#dell #macbook-neo #technology

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Dell Bets Budget with $699 XPS 13 to Rival MacBook Neo

Dell unveiled a budget-friendly XPS 13 at Computex starting at $699.99, built on Intel Wildcat Lake with a later upgrade to Panther Lake, offering a 13.4-inch, 1600p touch display, Wi‑Fi 7, and an all-aluminum chassis. The Core version comes with 8GB or 16GB RAM and 256GB or 512GB SSD, while the Core Ultra can be configured up to 32GB RAM and 1TB storage; Dell notes a price edge over the MacBook Neo (which starts at $599) and plans back-to-school student discounts. Some premium touches like an invisible touchpad and a 4K webcam are missing on this budget XPS. Hands-on testing will reveal real-world performance and feel.

via PCMag|

#budget-laptops #computex #dell

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

MacBook Neo at $599 sparks price-war; Dell counters with XPS 13 and Nvidia unveils AI-focused RTX Spark

Apple unveils the MacBook Neo at $599, shaking up the budget-laptop market; Dell responds with a slim XPS 13 at a similar price point for students, touting a lightweight aluminum chassis and a touchscreen, while Nvidia unveils the RTX Spark chip for personal AI PCs, set to ship in fall across major Windows laptops from Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and MSI.

via 9to5Mac|

#dell-xps-13 #macbook-neo #nvidia

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Dell’s XPS 13 Bets on Neo-inspired Premium Amid Surface RAM Debates

Dell's new XPS 13 adopts a Neo-like premium approach with an 8 GB RAM base, high-brightness 2560×1600 display, and around $699 pricing, signaling a copycat play to Apple’s MacBook Neo. Microsoft’s Surface Laptop for Business, by contrast, sticks with an 8 GB RAM base at $1,200 on the 13-inch model, a move critics call a downgrade. As the memory shortage lingers, Windows makers are reacting in different ways—some mimicking Apple’s design-and-price strategy, others doubling down on power and upgradable specs—while Snapdragon C-chips hint at more price-conscious competition to come.

via WIRED|

#apple #dell #laptops