AppleInsider March 4, 2026 Rumor

MacBook Neo is Apple's new $599 entry-level notebook

Following years of rumors, Apple has finally rolled out the new entry-level MacBook Neo. It's $599. MacBook Neo The MacBook Pro and MacBook Air are premium notebooks on the market, with Apple avoiding the more budget-focused end for quite a few years. However, with its latest introduction, it is goi…

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MacBook Neo is Apple's new $599 entry-level notebook

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