Katarzyna Petru
Apple has presented the new MacBook Neo, which is set to be the cheapest laptop in the brand's history. The device offers an aluminium construction, Liquid Retina display, and an in-house Apple chip, starting at 2999 PLN. The new model has been designed for users who want to enter the Apple ecosystem without the need to purchase more expensive computers from the MacBook Air or MacBook Pro series.
Lightweight, good construction and colourful casing
The MacBook Neo features an aluminium casing weighing around 1.24 kg, making it an easily portable computer. The laptop is available in several colours, including pink, indigo, silver, and citrus yellow. The manufacturer emphasises that the design is built for durability while maintaining the characteristic minimalist style known from Mac computers. The laptop is equipped with a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2408 × 1506 pixels and a brightness of up to 500 nits. The display also supports a billion colours, ensuring that photos, videos, and apps look more natural and detailed. The anti-reflective coating is designed to enhance work comfort under various lighting conditions.
At the heart of the MacBook Neo is the A18 Pro chip, which is intended to provide smooth performance during everyday tasks such as browsing the internet, watching movies, or editing photos.
According to Apple, the laptop can be:
up to 50% faster in everyday tasks than popular PC laptops with Intel Core Ultra 5 processors
even 3 times faster in AI tasks performed locally
The computer also utilises a Neural Engine, which powers Apple Intelligence features and other AI-based tools.
Battery for the whole day
The MacBook Neo is set to offer up to 16 hours of battery life, allowing you to use the laptop all day without the need for charging. The device has no fan, which means it operates completely silently. The laptop is also equipped with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, two microphones with noise reduction, speakers that support surround sound and Dolby Atmos, a Magic Keyboard, and a large Multi-Touch trackpad. The new MacBook Neo is available for pre-order now. Official sales will begin on 11 March. The starting price is 2999 PLN, while in the educational offer, the laptop is expected to cost 2499 PLN.
The MacBook Neo is an attempt to create a more affordable Apple computer. With the A18 Pro chip, a Liquid Retina display, and a long battery life, the laptop is set to deliver the experience familiar to MacBooks at a significantly lower price than previous models.
source: apple
