… In theory, a cheap MacBook Neo or a similarly priced Windows laptop supports plenty of desktop apps. That doesn’t mean, however, that the hardware is powerful enough to run them well. I’m skeptical of the MacBook Neo, and my hesitation has nothing to do with the laptop’s raw performance. …
… I was so eager to get my hands on the new M5 MacBook Air that I ordered it the day it launched in India. And I’m happy to report that it not only lived up to those expectations but, in many ways, exceeded them, especially considering the hardware I came from. …
… Is the Neo a MacBook or a Chromebook. However, as much as Google has empowered the affordable computing market, it’s failed to build a breakthrough piece of hardware of its own. …
… A 128GB MacBook Neo or Pixel 10a is a push toward the cloud. When you buy these “entry-premium” devices, you aren’t just buying hardware; you’re being nudged towards a conveniently adjacent Google One or iCloud subscription. …
… While Google still hasn’t announced pricing for Googlebooks, Apple’s new MacBook Neo starts at just $599, giving schools a relatively affordable entry point into the Apple ecosystem while still offering premium hardware, long-term support, and strong security. …
… Computing Mac/MacOS Tempted to buy the MacBook Neo? …
… The laptop hardware could subsequently arrive before the end of the year, speculatively. …
… This build of Aluminium OS is running on a MacBook Pro through the UTM emulator. …
… Google’s upcoming response to the MacBook Neo will combine the best of Android and ChromeOS and support a range of x86 and Arm64 chips from various brands. …
… Pixel Buds, Pixel Slate, and the Pixelbook all made logical sense, aping the brand’s Pixel smartphone hardware to expand into new markets. Chromebook is a simple combination of Chrome OS and Apple’s popular MacBook moniker, making it pretty obvious what the product line set out to do. …