MacBook Neo: Here's Which Models Are Selling Out

[HVDynamo]

Glad to see that the higher end models are selling better than the lower end ones (relative to Apple's initial guesstimates). I think the added features are well worth the additional cost & will results in an overall better experience.

Yeah, my only criticism of the Neo is the 8GB of RAM. I know RAM is in short supply these days, and I also know it's probably just because that's what the A18 Pro came built with. But I think this computer needed 12GB and I think they should have just went for the A19 Pro just for that reason. If it came with 12GB RAM, I would probably have bought one for a cheap-ish machine to bring with me when traveling that I don't care as much about if something happens to it. But I would definitely get the upgrade to 512GB and TouchID for sure.

 

[jouster]

Yeah so those shipping times are meaningless. Walk into an Apple store and pick one up.

Like when the latest iPhone launches. "OMG the iPhone 19 Pro Max Ultra 256GB dusty blue shipping time has slipped to 2029 😱😱"

That certainly wasn't the case with the iPhone 17.

The only time I’ve had an issue with an apple computer it was a new one.

I honestly prefer to buy a refurbished from them

Same. I've bought many refurbs over the years, starting as far back as the first gen iPod nano. My experience has been that they are pretty much indistinguishable from new.

 

[HVDynamo]

A bit a surprise because Touch ID is not a huge deal

I disagree. I would absolutely go for the upgrade for TouchID alone. But I would also want the 512GB. Overall though this product isn't for me.

 

[turbineseaplane]

Walmart App has it front and center!

 

[ikramerica]

At Apple it’s also $50/$60 a month for 12 months no interest financing (plus tax).

 

[orangeadrenaline]

Schools would and should continue to buy cloud-first, thin clients for ease of maintenance and management.

In my mind, this is the at-home computer for elementary and middle school aged kids.

 

[ikramerica]

And of course $570/$665 at Target if you have the Red/Circle card.

 

[ikramerica]

Schools would and should continue to buy cloud-first, thin clients for ease of maintenance and management.

In my mind, this is the at-home computer for elementary and middle school aged kids.

I wonder what the bulk edu pricing is for the $499 model? Apple should offer them at near cost to get back into the schools after the iPads for every student failures.

 

[ShufromChina]

Wow I'm surprised people won't even wait for the back-to-school event to check if there's any bonus item that comes with MBN. A few years back the Mac Mini at the same price was also part of the BTS event.

 

[abowlby]

The refurbed Air is certainly an enticing option at that price point. Still a few factors in favor of the Neo, but that is definitely a better value for many/most users.

Name 3 factors.

 

[orangeadrenaline]

The refurbed Air is certainly an enticing option at that price point. Still a few factors in favor of the Neo, but that is definitely a better value for many/most users.

Citrus, Indigo, and Blush 😊

 

[Spec360]

Wait what? I thought all of the posters here diss'd the machine and it'd be a failure and... they're selling fast?

What’s selling fast ?

 

[mlayer]

Yeah, my only criticism of the Neo is the 8GB of RAM. I know RAM is in short supply these days, and I also know it's probably just because that's what the A18 Pro came built with. But I think this computer needed 12GB and I think they should have just went for the A19 Pro just for that reason. If it came with 12GB RAM, I would probably have bought one for a cheap-ish machine to bring with me when traveling that I don't care as much about if something happens to it. But I would definitely get the upgrade to 512GB and TouchID for sure.

Don't worry, there will probably be a 2027 MB Neo with the A19 Pro and 12 GB RAM thanks to all of the binned chips that didn't go into iPhone Airs. Tim Cook strikes again!

 

[tomtad]

Historically, Apple is fine with cannibalizing the sales of a product when they roll out something new that they believe will sell far more over time.

I've owned Macs since 1990, and used them since 1988. I've seen this several times before.

Let’s see. I predict the MacBook Air will be receiving some pink love before too long

 

[turbineseaplane]

Name 3 factors.

- More, but slower, SSD
- Lower price
- More color choices

This would be my guesses

 

[Astuces iOS]

I disagree. I would absolutely go for the upgrade for TouchID alone. But I would also want the 512GB. Overall though this product isn't for me.

Forgot that Apple Watch can unlock your Mac 😛

 

[Astuces iOS]

- More, but slower, SSD
- Lower price
- More color choices

This would be my guesses

How more color choices? Both have 4?

Anyways there is so much reasons to get the air m4 refurbished !

 

[mk313]

Yeah, my only criticism of the Neo is the 8GB of RAM. I know RAM is in short supply these days, and I also know it's probably just because that's what the A18 Pro came built with. But I think this computer needed 12GB and I think they should have just went for the A19 Pro just for that reason. If it came with 12GB RAM, I would probably have bought one for a cheap-ish machine to bring with me when traveling that I don't care as much about if something happens to it. But I would definitely get the upgrade to 512GB and TouchID for sure.

Agree. I still bought one as it meets my needs. But if they come out with one with More RAM next year, I'll upgrade to that for sure.

 

[turbineseaplane]

How more color choices? Both have 4?

Anyways there is so much reasons to get the air m4 refurbished !

Good point. I meant new/better ones I guess

 

[tomtad]

This is what the people want

https://twitter.com/x/status/2029977319050244536

 

[mk313]

Name 3 factors.

I am not going to get into a pissing match over specs. It meets my need better and that's all I care about, but since you asked:
1. Price, especially for Edu users
2. SSD Size
3. The NEO is physically smaller than the Air.

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

Any scalpers yet on eBay?

I'll pay whatever i have to. It's just such great value!

 

[turbineseaplane]

I am not going to get into a pissing match over specs. It meets my need better and that's all I care about, but since you asked:
1. Price, especially for Edu users
2. SSD Size
3. The NEO is physically smaller than the Air.

#3 is barely, and its thicker.

#2 will be slower, which isn’t great.

 

[turbineseaplane]

I'll pay whatever i have to. It's just such great value!

Walmart has all combinations still available for March 11 if anybody is looking.

 

[weckart]

no backlit keyboard in 2026 is shameful.

I've had one since the G4 Powerbooks included them. Never used them. It's not a selling point to me and not everyone is glued to their Macbook when the sun goes down.