Tech giant Apple has launched its most affordable laptop ‘MacBook Neo’ to date. The company has introduced it for users who want to experience MacBook on a lower budget. Its starting price in India is set at Rs 69,990. Laptop will come with iPhone chip MacBook Neo comes with A18 Pro chipset. It comes with 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU. It also has a 16-core Neural Engine (NPU) which quickly processes Artificial Intelligence (AI) tasks. This chip was found in iPhone 16 Pro. Apple claims that despite having a smartphone chipset, this laptop can easily handle browsing, video streaming, photo editing and daily office work. 13-inch screen and four colors In terms of design, it looks quite similar to the MacBook Air. It features a 13-inch Liquid Retina (IPS LCD) display. It is made with a durable aluminum enclosure and will be available in four colors – Blush, Indigo, Silver and Citrus. Battery Life and Storage Options According to Apple, MacBook Neo provides 16 hours of video playback time on a full charge. It has a 36.5Wh battery. It can be charged using the 20W USB-C power adapter included in the box. Connectivity and External Display Support It has one USB 3 Type-C port that also functions as a display port. Additionally, it has a second USB 2 Type-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It can support one external 4K display at 60Hz refresh rate. Price and Availability MacBook Neo’s starting price in India is Rs 69,990. Pre-orders have begun on Apple’s website. Sales will start from March 11. It will run on the latest macOS. For video calls, it features a 1080p FaceTime HD camera and dual speakers with spatial audio support. Who is this laptop for? For Students: It’s best for studying, projects and online classes. Basic Office Work: If your work involves only email, Excel and browsing. Apple Ecosystem: For those who want to switch from Windows to Mac for the first time on a low budget. Info-box: What is the A18 Pro chip? This is the same processor found in Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro. It consumes very little power, which keeps the laptop cool and provides longer battery life.
