Leaked Apple Documents Detail MacBook Neo Features Ahead of Launch

[MacRumors]

Accidentally leaked Apple documents that reveal the "Neo" name of the upcoming low-cost MacBook also reference some of the features that will be included.

The MacBook Neo will feature two USB-C ports, and it will also include a MagSafe port for charging purposes. Apple's latest Macs use a magnetic MagSafe cable, and in the case of the Neo, it will likely be color matched to the chassis. Rumors suggest the Neo will come in fun colors like pink, blue, and yellow.

Along with two USB-C ports and MagSafe, the MacBook Neo will include Wi-Fi 7, which is the latest Wi-Fi specification. It does not appear to have Apple's N1 networking chip, instead adopting a MediaTek chip for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Other information like display size and chip couldn't be determined from the document, but rumors suggest the Neo will have a 12.9-inch display and an A-series chip like the A18 Pro or the A19 Pro.

We're expecting Apple to unveil the new low-cost MacBook on March 4 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Article Link: Leaked Apple Documents Detail MacBook Neo Features Ahead of Launch

 

[IceCool]

I am wayyyyyyyy outside of the target demographic for something like this... However, it actually doesn't seem like it'll be that bad. Two USB-C ports plus MagSafe for charging is already better than what I would have expected. We'll see tomorrow.

 

[Tim Jobs the 2nd]

I hope the blue is the shade of the renders/guesses. It was a really sweet looking teal-ish color. I don't want a "fake" sky blue like the MacBook currently has.

 

[jole]

Magsafe is a nice surprise. Makes sense — this "introductory Mac" will set the expectations for future machines. And Apple is the only one offering magsafe.

 

[Astuces iOS]

MACBOOK AIR M1 REVISION !!!!!

 

[Tim Jobs the 2nd]

MACBOOK AIR M1 REVISION !!!!!

In multi-core, it is around an M1 but in single core (what matters most to target audience), it is closer to an M4.

 

[Johnstrass2]

I've always bought MacBook Pros simply because I work on a lot of PowerPoint presentations on the go and need to be able to drop in video and photos. However, they're uncomfortably heavy to carry and if this could handle my needs, I would probably ditch my M3 MacBook Pro for one of these smaller things.

 

[Farquar]

There must be quite the power struggle inside Apple these days. The same company will release this product, a cheap MacBook, that has absolutely everything a MacBook user needs except the extreme horsepower of the higher end chips (which the target user doesn't need anyway)....and they will also release an expensive iPad Pro with a supercharged chip that no one can do anything with.

 

[kiranmk2]

Sounds good. Surprisingly, this seems to mean that the cheap, low end MacBook will have faster, more modern WiFi than the M5 MBP, which is still stuck on WiFi 6e...

 

[JPack]

Neo has classic M1 MBA bottom cover, suggesting wedge chassis although it appears slightly smaller if we compare based on size of screw holes.

 

[widestload]

My M1 Air just gathers dust these days as i dont need a mac in my workflows (playflows), but if this comes in as a low enough cost i might be tempted to move than on and get a Neo

 

[rp2011]

I'm sure I'll eventually get one once cellular options are available. It sounds like a cool little thing to tote around with you just in case.

 

[Astuces iOS]

In multi-core, it is around an M1 but in single core (what matters most to target audience), it is closer to an M4.

Get MacBook Air m4 refurbished if you want to get something good

 

[Neil J. Squillante]

I’m glad it has a name. This will make it much easier to discuss. All MacBooks will have three letter names. Interesting.

 

[neilw]

I'm sure I'll eventually get one once cellular options are available.

You mean in 2050 or thereabouts?

 

[turbineseaplane]

There must be quite the power struggle inside Apple these days. The same company will release this product, a cheap MacBook, that has absolutely everything a MacBook user needs except the extreme horsepower of the higher end chips (which the target user doesn't need anyway)....and they will also release an expensive iPad Pro with a supercharged chip that no one can do anything with.

I've always assumed there is a big "Pro iOS" vs "Pro macOS" fight within Apple.

 

[Kar98]

LOL Mediatek wireless chip. In other words, shovelware e-waste.

 

[neilw]

I've always bought MacBook Pros simply because I work on a lot of PowerPoint presentations on the go and need to be able to drop in video and photos. However, they're uncomfortably heavy to carry and if this could handle my needs, I would probably ditch my M3 MacBook Pro for one of these smaller things.

Why did you need a MacBook Pro for those things in the first place? An M-series Air would have always handled them just fine. The Neo should as well.

 

[sw1tcher]

Since the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro starting prices moved up by $100, that gives Apple some room to price this MacBook Neo at a higher starting price than what many probably were expecting/hoping.

 

[MacMikePro]

Damn if that’s true, two USB c ports and MagSafe, then that takes the possibility of it having the 12 inch MacBook chassis away unfortunately. The 12 inch MacBook could technically fit a MagSafe port on the back left and a USB c port on the back right, but definitely not two. Shame because I was really hoping for the form factor to return, but I guess we’ll see what it looks like tomorrow, fingers crossed it’s still super thin and light.

 

[Koivari]

Add 5G and a touch screen and i will buy it day one!

 

[turbineseaplane]

Since the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro starting prices moved up by $100, that gives Apple some room to price this MacBook Neo at a higher starting price than what many probably were expecting/hoping.

Yep! A large reason for the new "cheap" model existing at all is to raise prices of everything above it.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Neo has classic M1 MBA bottom cover, suggesting wedge chassis although it appears slightly smaller if we compare based on size of screw holes.

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I hope you are right. It is my favorite design.

 

[Graphikos]

Neo? I dunno. Why not iBook?! It's the perfect name for this category of product.

 

[kotaKat]

It’s the Neo for the new engine option. Welcome home, Airbu- err, Apple.