Apple unveils the MacBook Neo starting at $599, featuring a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro chip, side-firing speakers, a 1080p webcam, two USB-C ports, and Touch ID.
MacBook Neo supports only one external display and can only drive a single 4K 60Hz external display.
Apple announces the MacBook Neo priced at $599 with 256GB storage and $699 with Touch ID and 512GB storage, available in citrus, silver, indigo, and blush; the device ships with 8GB RAM to keep price low.
Apple's MacBook Neo includes two USB-C ports with differing specifications: one USB-C 3 port supporting up to 10 Gb/s transfer speeds, and one USB-C 2 port limited to 480 Mb/s.
MacBook Neo will warn users if they plug a display into the wrong USB-C port.
Apple announces the MacBook Neo with two USB-C ports that have different specifications: one USB-C 3 port supporting up to 10 Gb/s and one USB-C 2 port limited to 480 Mb/s.
The MacBook Neo's fine print highlights trade-offs and limits for the $599 model, including RAM limits, USB-C port trade-offs, and tiered Touch ID options.
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Apple ships the MacBook Neo with 8GB of RAM to keep the $599 entry price low, dropping RAM compared with prior higher-end configurations.