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The MacBook Neo uses an iPhone chip, and it's just good enough

A smartphone chip in a laptop sounds like a mess, but it results in a solid laptop for the money. In retrospect, the MacBook Neo was Apple getting ahead of the curve.

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The MacBook Neo incorporates an iPhone‑class processor, delivering solid performance at a low price point. Priced at $700, it is positioned as a budget‑friendly alternative amid rising tariffs and memory costs that pressured Apple’s entry‑level MacBook Air. Within three months, the Air’s price rose $200 to $1,300, highlighting the Neo’s relative affordability. Engadget notes the device as a “solid laptop for the money,” suggesting Apple’s strategy to stay ahead of cost pressures.

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