Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Sold Out Through April Amid Surging Demand

[MacRumors]

Apple's MacBook Neo has been a huge hit, and it's still in high demand over a month after it launched. The MacBook Neo is just $599, and with PC makers raising prices because of global RAM shortages, the Neo's low price tag and Apple allure are even more appealing.

MacBook Neo orders placed today on the online Apple Store won't reach customers until May, which means that it's sold out for the month of April, as 9to5Mac points out. All colors and both the 256GB and 512GB SSD configurations will be delivered between May 1 and May 8 at the earliest.

Some Apple retail locations have in-store availability today in select colors, but other stores won't have stock until May 11. Third-party retailers don't appear to have immediate stock, with Best Buy and Target listing delivery dates at least a week out.

Demand has exceeded expectations, and Apple is ramping up production. Apple is now planning to ship 10 million units in 2026, up from the original five to six million estimate. After the MacBook Neo launched, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Apple saw its "best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers."

Apple may need to refresh the MacBook Neo sooner than expected because Apple does not have an unlimited supply of the binned A18 Pro chips that the machine uses. Apple could run out of the A18 Pro chip before it is able to satisfy MacBook Neo demand. Apple may need to restart A18 Pro chip production, which has ended, or start using an A19 Pro chip instead.

We'll likely hear more about the MacBook Neo's success during Apple's April 30 earnings call for the second fiscal quarter of 2026.

Article Link: Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Sold Out Through April Amid Surging Demand

 

[Shalev Lazarof]

Windows PC's finally getting what they deserve and getting hammered for their irresponsible fragmented plastic full of stickers "computer" with all their bloatware is so nice, so nice.

Seeing Apple wins in the long game after all those years as the underdogs with the Mac makes my heart sing.

 

[mulatosnarf]

Definitely beat the haters

 

[asparagus]

I have purchased 3. It's a fantastic deal and a good machine. I'm super excited about it.

 

[hajime]

It has been around for a month but still haven’t seen even one person using it.

 

[jayducharme]

The Neo was an unexpected master stroke from Apple, with the right product at the right time. Their bet on Apple Silicon has really paid off.

 

[Mark_M]

Definitely beat the haters

So many reviews just didn't get this laptop, and the negativity of "it won't do this or that" was just so annoying - because it was never designed for it.
It has sold so much because it's actually perfect for what the majority of people do!
I'd kinda feel sad for the early adoptors though if they have to upgrade it in less than 12 months though, but then again, maybe they wouldn't even notice the extra a newer chip would offer.

 

[starlabjump]

I’ve noticed that some college students are using the MacBook Neo in the student lounge for their work and study.

 

[JPack]

I’ve noticed that some college students are using the MacBook Neo in the student lounge for their work and study.

That's part of the target market, no?

 

[carestudio]

The ONE!

 

[abcmax]

Some people preferred the MacBook Neo over the MacBook Air M1/M2 due to its availability. Well... 😅

 

[carestudio]

The Neo was an unexpected master stroke from Apple, with the right product at the right time. Their bet on Apple Silicon has really paid off.

and the right pricing too

 

[Abazigal]

The PC market is Apple’s to take. 😈

Or lose. Let’s hope Apple can keep up with demand. 😬

 

[ASentientBot]

apple finds out what happens when a company releases its first decent laptop in 10+ years

in all seriousness though, im happy they've finally reversed most of their 2016-era mistakes and made a proper successor to the 2015 macbook airs. better late than never

 

[Corefile]

So two weeks wait???

 

[abcmax]

In Poland, the waiting time is 3-4 weeks for most versions

 

[Apple$]

I may grab a Neo sometime in the future to replace my MBA M2, but my MBA is just 1 year old so I’m going to keep it longer.

 

[nostaws]

I haven't seen any negativty in reviews. Just the opposite. Most people praised it for the price to quality ratio (value). Just understand it isn't an M5.

I'd like to know if the the sales are to individual customers, or are schools are starting to scoop these up.

So many reviews just didn't get this laptop, and the negativity of "it won't do this or that" was just so annoying - because it was never designed for it.
It has sold so much because it's actually perfect for what the majority of people do!
I'd kinda feel sad for the early adoptors though if they have to upgrade it in less than 12 months though, but then again, maybe they wouldn't even notice the extra a newer chip would offer.

 

[Non-Euclidean]

I have purchased 3. It's a fantastic deal and a good machine. I'm super excited about it.

Hoarder!

 

[HuskerNKS]

Hoarder!

Gotta have a color to match each outfit...

 

[Heat_Fan89]

Macbook No's back in stock amid unprecedented returns. 🥳

 

[roklanhavok]

This really changed the game for Apple. It will change the industry pretty quickly. If Apple can hold onto some of the additional market share, this will be like another iPhone.

 

[Kar98]

It will change the industry pretty quickly

Why is that? $599 mid laptops have been around for decades.

ETA: hello downvoters! classical, stereotypical Apple fanboyism: Apple is late to the party by decades with a new product, and Apple cultist thinks it's the best thing since the Z3.

 

[PBG4 Dude]

Why is that? $599 mid laptops have been around for decades.

With Apple’s build and screen quality?

 

[Mark_M]

I haven't seen any negativty in reviews. Just the opposite. Most people praised it for the price to quality ratio (value). Just understand it isn't an M5.

I'd like to know if the the sales are to individual customers, or are schools are starting to scoop these up.

maybe not press reviews, but youtube and social media - always criticising the ram, comparing the device to a MBP and how it can't do this or that.

but again, the people buying this laptop aren't going to be reading or watching that.

M