New MacBook Neo With A19 Pro Chip and 12GB RAM Expected Next Year

[MacRumors]

Apple is planning to release a new MacBook Neo next year, according to Taiwan-based tech columnist and former Bloomberg reporter Tim Culpan.

In the latest edition of his Culpium newsletter today, Culpan said the new MacBook Neo will be equipped with a version of the A19 Pro chip from the iPhone 17 Pro models. This means the next edition of the laptop should have an increased 12GB of RAM, as that is how much unified memory the chip has in the iPhone 17 Pro models.

The current MacBook Neo has an A18 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM.

In the iPhone 17 Pro models, the A19 Pro has a 6-core GPU, but Culpan expects Apple to use a "binned" version of the chip with a 5-core GPU in the next MacBook Neo. The current model also has a 5-core GPU, so this would not be a change.

It was already widely assumed that the MacBook Neo would eventually get the A19 Pro, but Culpan's information from his supply chain sources in Asia turns it into an official rumor and provides a launch timeframe of next year. Apple unveiled the current MacBook Neo in early March this year, and it appears to be a hit so far.

According to a separate DigiTimes report today, the MacBook Neo is assembled in China and Vietnam. Culpan said Apple is in talks with suppliers to potentially boost MacBook Neo production given that sales have apparently surpassed expectations, but he noted that the company is facing a "massive dilemma" as a result.

Article Link: New MacBook Neo With A19 Pro Chip and 12GB RAM Expected Next Year

 

[I7guy]

We saw this coming a country mile away. Can’t wait for the next quarterly earning a call.

 

[madmin]

Captain Obvious also has a newsletter by the way

 

[1rottenapple]

Apple is planning to release a new MacBook Neo next year, according to Taiwan-based tech columnist and former Bloomberg reporter Tim Culpan.

In the latest edition of his Culpium newsletter today, Culpan said the new MacBook Neo will be equipped with a version of the A19 Pro chip from the iPhone 17 Pro models. This means the next edition of the laptop should have an increased 12GB of RAM, as that is how much unified memory the chip has in the iPhone 17 Pro models.

The current MacBook Neo has an A18 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM.

In the iPhone 17 Pro models, the A19 Pro has a 6-core GPU, but Culpan expects Apple to use a "binned" version of the chip with a 5-core GPU in the next MacBook Neo. The current model also has a 5-core GPU, so this would not be a change.

It was already widely assumed that the MacBook Neo would eventually get the A19 Pro, but Culpan's information from his supply chain sources in Asia turns it into an official rumor and provides a launch timeframe of next year. Apple unveiled the current MacBook Neo in early March this year, and it appears to be a hit so far.

According to a separate DigiTimes report today, the MacBook Neo is assembled in China and Vietnam. Culpan said Apple is in talks with suppliers to potentially boost MacBook Neo production given that sales have apparently surpassed expectations, but he noted that the company is facing a "massive dilemma" as a result.

Article Link: New MacBook Neo With A19 Pro Chip and 12GB RAM Expected Next Year

I don't care about specs I want awesome colors! Let's go team orange or green.

 

[MatthewGTX]

They looking for a place to use the chips that would have gone into the iphone air

 

[switz]

Guess what happens with a "new" chip next year? The initial $599/$699 ($499) educational) pricing will be a fond memory.

At least my military discount takes 10% off of the hardware list price which shows Apple respects those that have worn the military uniform. That is significant savings for those that have done so, especially on the more expensive models of computers.

 

[vertsix]

Now THIS will be a killer product.

A-silicon performance and 12GB RAM for $499? Instant slam dunk, including for anyone on the fence about the RAM on the current generation.

 

[EchoplexSE]

The current Neo is a wonderful machine, especially with the education pricing. I think the only thing that bothers me and makes it feel like it "lags" is the 60 Hz screen compared to using my MacBook M3 Pro but that is to be expected, everything is super snappy.

 

[turbineseaplane]

4k 120hz external monitor, here we come!

Finally the Neo that could be for me!

 

[Paul1964]

This will make it tempting.

 

[tonmischa]

If the price stays the same, instant hit.
That will be a big 'IF', though.

EDIT:
But much more interesting than 12 GB RAM: Did they say anthing about a keyboard backlight? 😉

 

[Lukomaldini]

Windows have 1 year to sort their lives out… I don’t think that will happen. The scalability with the Neo is crazy. They are probably storing binned chips for the A19 as we speak to throw in these because of iPhone production.

 

[joloriquelme]

Now we're talking.

 

[Kriss_De_Valnor]

Does it mean that Apple wants to kill lower end MacBook Airs?

 

[ZipZilla]

I played with one of these at Walmart. Very capable machine for a steal of a price. If you travel a lot internationally and don't want to take an expensive MacBook, one of these is perfect

 

[turbineseaplane]

Does it mean that Apple wants to kill lower end MacBook Airs?

I'm sure they'll keep some things exclusive to the Air, even if there is price overlap.

 

[Kriss_De_Valnor]

If the price stays the same, instant hit.
That will be a big 'IF', though.

The price will be £600 + £200 = £800. Or even more which may mean the end for low end Airs.

 

[Happy_John]

Well, yes. That's the whole manufacturing strategy of the Neo - use binned iPhone pro chips 18 months after the chip is released in an iPhone pro.

This isn't a leak. It's stating the bleedin' obvious.

 

[jsavvy]

This will be a game changer…8GB of RAM will no longer be a barrier for some.

 

[Happy_John]

Does it mean that Apple wants to kill lower end MacBook Airs?

No. Obviously the MacBook Air will be refreshed at the same time as the Neo will be refreshed.

 

[bodonnell202]

In terms of the economics it makes sense that Apple would do an annual update and use the binned chips from previous generation iPhone Pros rather than producing more A18 Pro chips.

 

[AppleWes]

His articles could easily be written by AI

Wonder if a new iPhone will come out next year too?

 

[jouster]

I hope this happens. I get that it may seem obvious, but there is nothing to stop Apple from choosing a two-year upgrade cycle. Not every product is updated annually.

If they manage to maintain the price, I will find it very tempting to do a trade-in/upgrade with my current 512 Neo. Sticking with silver, of course. I’m not a barbarian.

 

[bodonnell202]

I don't care about specs I want awesome colors! Let's go team orange or green.

I don't know if we will see new colors. There hasn't been any changes in their iPad color palettes for a while.

 

[rymc02]

Airport Max