BeatsByTim
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Apple always artifically limits stock in their store to drive FOMO. It looks like other retailers aren't playing that game this time around.
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MacBook Neo Still Seeing Extended Delivery Estimates at Apple, But Amazon and Walmart Have Stock
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ZiBart
macrumors 6502
Very odd. Neo MSRP in Europe is generally high and makes it more questionable value vs the cheapest Air there. At least you dont have to be a student to get the best pricing then? 🤷♂️
turbineseaplane
macrumors Penryn
Yeah, it's either herding cattle if busy ... or if slow, constant nags and "just checking on you!" from a brigade of Apple staff in whatever color shirt is currently in use.
The only reason this product exist, is to get rid of the stock A-chips they had. Now the A-chip stock is depleted, they not gonna produce more to sell this Neo crap.
turbineseaplane
macrumors Penryn
There's nothing "crap" about the Neo.
It's the best in class at its price point and it's not even remotely close.
Get into a store and check one out if you haven't.
It's really impressive what they created at the pricing here.
If a future version can do 4k/120hz in clamshell mode on an external monitor, I'll be buying one myself.
Radeon85
macrumors 68000
The Neo is a great product with good build quality for a very nice price. It may be using an iPhone CPU, but it’s still a fast laptop for everyday use and even some light productivity. It’s not a crap product whatsoever.
This is pretty much the best-selling laptop they’ve made in many years. The fact that is they’ve sold millions and they still can’t keep it in stock, that’s certainly not a failure.
The 8GB RAM is a bit small, but once it gets to 12GB+, it’ll be an extremely tempting product for many more people who may be holding out.
This is pretty much the best-selling laptop they’ve made in many years. The fact that is they’ve sold millions and they still can’t keep it in stock, that’s certainly not a failure.
The 8GB RAM is a bit small, but once it gets to 12GB+, it’ll be an extremely tempting product for many more people who may be holding out.
BeatsByTim
macrumors regular
It's okay as a fashion accessory at your local coffee shop, but it's not going to be useful for any real work.
turbineseaplane
macrumors Penryn
Before this released, I was as critical as could be about the product and I have completely changed my tune here.
I think the Neo is an exceptional release and maybe the best thing they have done since the beginning of Apple Silicon itself. (Tracing all the way back to iPhone 4 there)
I would disagree. I got my M5 Air on sale with an authorized retailer & next-day delivery. The same thing at Apple would’ve required driving to the store, dealing with the intense crowds of people mostly just browsing & not actually shopping, and the retailer had a significant discount on the Mac that Apple would never match.
I used to adore the Apple Stores; now they’re just headache-inducing.
TigerNike23
macrumors 65816
Honestly I’d add the M4 Mac mini to this discussion. Both are terrific products.
I agree. I only buy from the Apple Store now if they are the only ones to have it in stock and can do scheduled delivery same day. If not, there are so many more convenient options.
Astuces iOS
macrumors 68020
Ok so just talking about Walmart cause they are in usa or canada where there are apple stores ! So especially for the Neo with the edu discount... way better to buy at apple store !
tomtad
macrumors 68040
Agreed. I know they have aversion to checkouts but please just have a couple of staffed points around the store you can go to to either buy something or get a staff member. The new counters for Pick up are a great improvement but we need something for if you're buying in store.
rafaelrohden
macrumors newbie
In Brazil, nobody buys from the Apple Store. Here, people buy from retailers and importers because it’s much cheaper..
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turbineseaplane
macrumors Penryn
Agree completely.
I just managed to snag one again (had been looking) that was ever so briefly in stock on Amazon (preowned).
I think you can only get the EDU discount from Apple.com. That's probably why they're plentiful elsewhere.
Bug-Creator
macrumors 68000
Just checked with MacTrade and the base Neo is 611.05€ (EDU is 592.72€) including 19% VAT off course.
Another 75€ of if you go with their interest free 6 months financing.
Tempting 😳
JPack
macrumors P6
Nah, it's because even a bear knows it's cheaper by $100 when you buy from Apple Store due to edu.
Amazon
MacBook Air M5 = 15% off
MacBook Neo = 2% off
firstcitazen
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dampfnudel
macrumors 603
Only if you want to pay more with some products. The Apple Store rarely offers discounts while others offer them on the regular.
The Neo at 8GB ram is a great entry level laptop! 8GB is more than enough for students and will take over the market share from chrome books.
I would disagree with you there. Apple Stores are fewer and further spread out for most people to drive to. You can find a Walmart basically anywhere in the US.
Xeem
macrumors 6502a
I tried so hard to hold off until 12GB A19 Pro, but I gave in and bought an indigo Neo this weekend from Best Buy.
It is still plenty fast for light workloads, my wife and I agree that the trackpad and keyboard actually feel BETTER than her M3 MBA, and I love the smaller size. I absolutely adore this laptop.
ZiBart
macrumors 6502
In Germany, its 488.26€ on Amazon for the base and over 100€ more via Apple EDU. The poster i was replying to is accurate.