Key Takeaways
1. Apple may name its next budget-friendly MacBook the “MacBook Neo,” marking the first use of the “Neo” name.
2. The MacBook Neo is expected to feature dual USB-C ports, a MagSafe charging slot, and support for WiFi 7.
3. It is uncertain if the USB-C ports will support Thunderbolt 4, and the specific SoC for the device remains unconfirmed.
4. The budget MacBook is rumored to have a 12.9-inch display with lower brightness, lack a backlit keyboard, and include a maximum of 512 GB SSD and 8 GB RAM.
5. Pricing estimates range from $599 to $799, with multiple color options expected including light blue, green, yellow, and pink.
Thanks to some documents that have leaked and been found by MacRumors, we have strong indications about what Apple might name its next budget-friendly MacBook. It appears that they will call it the MacBook Neo.
First Use of “Neo”
If this info is accurate, it would mean that Apple is using the “Neo” name for the first time. The leaked files don’t provide any exciting details about the low-cost MacBook, but they do mention that it will come with dual USB-C ports and a MagSafe charging slot. It will also support WiFi 7.
Uncertain Specs
However, it’s still unknown whether those USB-C ports will have Thunderbolt 4 capabilities. Given that the budget MacBook, or MacBook Neo, is expected to have an A18 Pro SoC, it seems unlikely there will be Thunderbolt support. Currently, we don’t have confirmation on which specific SoC the MacBook Neo will include.
Display and Pricing
According to leaks and rumors, we can expect the budget MacBook to have a 12.9-inch display, which will probably have a lower peak brightness compared to the MacBook Air. Other rumored downsides might include the absence of a backlit keyboard, slower SSDs capped at 512 GB, and just 8 GB of RAM.
Pricing estimates vary, with some sources suggesting an entry-level price of $599, while others predict that the MacBook Neo could reach up to $799. There seems to be a wide range of color choices expected, including light blue, green, yellow, and pink.
At least we won’t have to wait too long to find out if these speculations are on point. Thankfully, it seems quite certain that a new low-cost MacBook is indeed on its way.
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