The Neo Notebook

The Neo Notebook team brings this week's MacBook Neo news and make the case for how we each use it. 1 | Earnings Bombshell — Apple Was Caught Off GuardApple Was Caught Off Guard by MacBook Neo's 'Off the Charts' Demand — MacRumorshttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/01/apple-was-caught-off-guard-by-macbook-neo/2 | Supply Watch — Delivery Dates Keep SlippingMacBook Neo Starts May with Delivery Dates Stretching to Month's End — 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/05/01/macbook-neo-starts-may-with-delivery-dates-stretching-to-months-end/Apple's MacBook Neo Supply Problems Continue in May; Amazon and Walmart Offer Faster Delivery — Mac Observerhttps://www.macobserver.com/news/apples-macbook-neo-supply-problems-continue-in-may-amazon-and-walmart-offer-faster-delivery/3 | The Memory Question — Costs Rising, Neo 2 Getting More RAM?Apple Expects Significantly Higher Memory Costs to Impact iPhone and MacBook Neo — CNEThttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-expects-significantly-higher-memory-costs-to-impact-iphone-macbook-neo/The Next MacBook Neo Could Get a RAM Upgrade — Yahoo Techhttps://tech.yahoo.com/ai/apple-intelligence/articles/next-macbook-neo-could-ram-055144829.html4 | Built to Last — Repairability and Long-Term ValueThe MacBook Neo Could Have Extended Life Because of How Repairable It Is — Yahoo Techhttps://tech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/macbook-neo-could-extended-life-203900561.htmlHere's How Much a Replacement Battery for the MacBook Neo Will Cost You — BGRhttps://www.bgr.com/2152661/macbook-neo-replacement-battery-cost/5 | The Competition — Intel Responds, Surface Faces RealityIntel Responds to MacBook Neo with 21% Faster Chip Intended for Similar Devices — 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/29/intel-responds-to-macbook-neo-with-21-faster-chip-intended-for-similar-devices/Surface Laptop 13-inch vs. MacBook Neo: Rising Prices Make Microsoft's Lightweight Darling a Tough Sell — Windows Centralhttps://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-13-vs-macbook-neo6 | What's Ahead for Apple — Neo's Halo EffectThe MacBook Neo Might Help Apple Become the Third-Largest Laptop Maker in 2026 — Yahoo Financehttps://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/macbook-neo-might-help-apple-121243478.html7 | Honest Takes — Living with the Neo Day to DayMacBook Neo — It's Time to Be Honest! — Talking Tech and Audio (David Lewis)https://talkingtechandaudio.com/blog/macbook-neo-its-time-to-be-honest/I Held Off on the MacBook Neo — I Hope the Next One Fixes These 5 Papercuts — Digital Trendshttps://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/i-held-off-on-the-macbook-neo-i-hope-the-next-one-fixes-these-5-papercuts-before-i-plonk-cash/9 | Community Corner — What Neo Owners Are SayingDamn You Apple for Making a Near-Perfect Device — r/MacbookNeohttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1t12gt6/damn_you_apple_for_making_a_near_perfect_device/Kansas City Public Schools Switching to MacBook Neo — r/MacbookNeohttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1t09qsr/kansas_city_public_schools_switching_to_macbook/MacBook Neo Case Recommendations — r/macbookhttps://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1t1q8ev/macbook_neo_case/10 | Featured Topic: Is the MacBook Neo Your Go-Anywhere Machine?MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air: Every Difference Compared — 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/04/macbook-neo-vs-macbook-air/Mac Neo: Winner for Remote Worker and VPN — r/MacbookNeohttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1svmllc/mac_neo_winner_for_remote_worker_and_vpn/Neo Caseshttps://amzn.to/3P1k73h Clear Case for MacBook Neohttps://amzn.to/4wcC1kA Tomtoc sleeve for Macbook NeoSubscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheNeoNotebookContact: [email protected]: ThePodTalk.Net

The Neo group talks this week's news and our favorite Neo writing apps 1 | Behind the Curtain — MacBook Neo Launch FilmFamous Campaigns: Handmade Craft Behind Neo Launch Filmhttps://www.famouscampaigns.com/2026/04/apple-shows-the-handmade-craft-behind-macbook-neo-launch-film/9to5Mac: Apple Reveals How It Made the Neo Introduction Videohttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/24/apple-reveals-how-it-made-the-delightful-macbook-neo-introduction-video/2 | Leadership Portrait — John Ternus's AppleEngadget: MacBook Neo Is a Glimpse into John Ternus's Applehttps://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/the-macbook-neo-is-a-glimpse-into-john-ternuss-apple-170000842.html3 | Sales & Market Performance — Still at the TopApple Must: Neo Tops Amazon Laptop Charts in US, UKhttps://www.applemust.com/macbook-neo-continues-to-top-amazon-laptop-charts-in-us-uk/Digitimes: Neo Demand Surge Highlights Chip Shortage Pressurehttps://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260421VL202/apple-macbook-sales-demand-launch.html4 | The Competition Scrambles — Can Anyone Match the Neo?Gizmodo: PC Makers Will Struggle Making a MacBook Neo Killerhttps://gizmodo.com/pc-makers-are-gonna-struggle-making-a-macbook-neo-killer-2000750454TechRadar: New Windows 11 Laptop Looks Like a True Neo Rivalhttps://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/new-windows-11-laptop-looks-like-a-true-macbook-neo-rival-that-should-worry-apple5 | What's Next — MacBook Neo 2 SpeculationGeeky Gadgets: Neo 2 Tipped for A19 Pro and 3x Faster AIhttps://www.geeky-gadgets.com/macbook-neo-2-early-launch/6 | Long-Read Reviews — Real-World VerdictsInc.: After 45 Days, Who Is the MacBook Neo For?https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/after-45-days-i-figured-out-exactly-who-the-macbook-neo-is-for/913362357 | Fix It Yourself — Official Repair Parts Now Available9to5Mac: Official Repair Parts Now Available for MacBook Neohttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/08/you-can-now-buy-official-repair-parts-for-macbook-neo-iphone-17e-studio-display-xdr-more/8 | Community CornerMacBook Neo vs. Air for My Son (Grade 9–12)https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1suyb2w/macbook_neo_vs_macbook_air_for_my_son_grade_912/Just Bought a MacBook Neo for My Father's Birthdayhttps://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1ssh9am/just_bought_a_macbook_neo_to_my_father_on_his/Can the MacBook Neo Run Xcode Simulators?https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/comments/1sqbjoo/can_the_macbook_neo_run_xcode_simulators/AirAssist — Free, Open-Source Menu Bar App for Machttps://www.reddit.com/r/opensource/comments/1sqkk6h/airassist_free_opensource_menu_bar_app_designed/My Honest First Impressionhttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1suwvds/my_honest_first_inpression/I Made an Extended Foot Bar — 3D Print Link Insidehttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1swgq8l/got_tired_of_the_teetering_when_i_had_a_corner/Best Mouse for MacBook Neohttps://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1srwhwr/best_mouse_for_macbook_neo/9 | Featured Topic: Writing Tools for the MacBook NeoTiming App Blog: Best Writing Apps for Mac in 2026https://timingapp.com/blog/best-writing-apps/The Sweet Setup: Best Writing App for Mac — Ulysseshttps://thesweetsetup.com/apps/best-writing-app-mac-iphone-ipad/Setapp: 7 Best Writing Apps for Mac in 2026https://setapp.com/app-reviews/best-writing-apps-for-macReedsy: 69 Writing Apps for Mac in 2026https://reedsy.com/resources/writing-apps/mac/iMore: Best Writing Apps for Mac 2026https://www.imore.com/best-writing-apps-for-macMacstock X celebrates its 10th anniversary! Three days of expert sessions packed with productivity tips.New this year: Ecamm Creator Camp (July 9, 2026) — limited to 100 bundle tickets.Weekend Pass (July 10–12)MacstockConference.com Use code PODTALK to register and get a 50$ discount.Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheNeoNotebookContact: [email protected]: ThePodTalk.Net

Marty, Dave, Eric and Brett provide this week's Neo news and what they think are some essential apps to have on your Macbook Neo1 | Demand & SupplyNeo Sells Out for April — 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/16/macbook-neo-sells-out-for-april-as-demand-for-apples-affordable-laptop-outpaces-supply/Neo Stock Shortage — What's Going On? — Geeky Gadgetshttps://www.geeky-gadgets.com/macbook-neo-stock-shortage/Neo Sold Out — Best Prices at Amazon — Mashablehttps://mashable.com/article/macbook-neo-sold-out-best-price-at-amazon2 | The Chip DilemmaSolving the Problem of Neo's Popularity — Six Colorshttps://sixcolors.com/post/2026/04/solving-the-problem-of-macbook-neos-popularity/Neo's Chip Supply Problem — 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/18/macbook-neo-has-a-chip-supply-problem-heres-how-apple-could-fix-it/Mac Neo: Follow-Up to MacBook Neo's Success — AppleInsiderhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/13/mac-neo-should-be-the-follow-up-to-the-huge-success-of-the-macbook-neo3 | Microsoft on DefenseSurface Price Hikes — More Reason to Buy a Neo — 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/14/microsoft-surface-price-hikes-the-latest-reason-to-buy-a-macbook-neo/Surface Cheapest Now Twice Neo's Price — Digital Trendshttps://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/microsoft-raises-surface-laptop-prices-and-its-cheapest-is-now-twice-as-pricey-as-macbook-neo/Microsoft's Idea to Deter Students from Neo — 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/15/microsoft-has-a-new-idea-on-how-to-deter-students-from-macbook-neo/Microsoft's College Deal: Half-Hearted Answer to Neo — Engadgethttps://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/microsofts-new-college-deal-is-a-half-hearted-answer-to-the-500-macbook-neo-215336362.html4 | Neo vs. The FieldNeo vs. Chromebook Plus — Who Wins? — PCMaghttps://www.pcmag.com/comparisons/macbook-neo-vs-chromebook-plus-apple-shakes-up-budget-laptops-but-who-winsNeo vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x — AppleInsiderhttps://appleinsider.com/inside/macbook-neo/vs/macbook-neo-vs-lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-inexpensive-mac-vs-windows-toe-to-toeNeo as My Only Writing Machine: 20,000 Words Later — Mediumhttps://medium.com/macoclock/i-used-the-macbook-neo-as-my-only-writing-machine-20-000-words-later-heres-the-truth-21bacbcc3c3bNeo Moonlighting as a Windows Gaming Machine — Digital Trendshttps://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/the-macbook-neo-is-moonlighting-as-a-windows-gaming-machine-and-its-doing-it-well/5 | Customize & AccessorizeMulticolor Neo with Official Parts for $39 — 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/13/you-can-create-a-multicolor-macbook-neo-with-official-apple-parts-for-just-39/Build a Multi-Color Neo Yourself — Digital Trendshttps://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/you-can-build-yourself-a-multi-color-macbook-neo-if-you-got-the-diy-tools-handy/6 | Community CornerWhat Was Your Main Reason for Purchasing? — r/MacbookNeohttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1sjvnwz/Homemade Case — r/MacbookNeohttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1sl56cu/Neo for Apple Configurator — Worth It? — r/macbookhttps://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1sp9twr/7 | Must-Have Software4 Neo Productivity Apps to Try Now — Fast Company/Yahoo Techhttps://tech.yahoo.com/articles/4-macbook-neo-productivity-apps-090000484.html5 Best Mac Utilities in 2026 — Digital Trendshttps://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/5-best-mac-utilities-of-2026/5 Essential MacBook Apps in 2026 — BGRhttps://www.bgr.com/2130898/essential-macbook-apps-you-should-use-in-2026/macOS Is 80% There — 10 Apps Finish the Job — Mediumhttps://jess-writes-about-tech.medium.com/macos-is-80-there-these-10-apps-finish-the-job-2026-cb115971750030 Best Free macOS Apps + Homebrew Guide — Boredom at Workhttps://boredom-at-work.com/best-free-macos-software/Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheNeoNotebookContact: [email protected]: ThePodTalk.Net

Brett, Dave, Eric, and Marty cover this week's MacBook Neo news and resources for switchers to macOS.Section 1 — Mac Market MomentumMacBook Neo Helps Power Mac to Its Best Quarter in Years — Cult of Machttps://www.cultofmac.com/news/mac-shipments-q1-2026Apple Mac Shipments Grew 9% in Q1 2026, Outpacing Overall PC Market — MacRumorshttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/09/apple-mac-shipments-q1-2026/Apple's MacBook Neo Is the Best Laptop You Can Get for $599 — MacDailyNews (via New York Magazine)https://macdailynews.com/2026/04/09/apples-macbook-neo-is-the-best-laptop-you-can-get-for-599-new-york-magazine/Apple's Stock Could Surge 20% — MacBook Neo Is a Key Catalyst — MacDailyNews https://macdailynews.com/2026/04/06/apple-stock-could-surge-at-least-20-as-macbook-neo-emerges-as-major-catalyst/Section 2 — Too Popular for Its Own GoodApple Faces Supply Chain Problem — 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/07/apple-faces-supply-chain-problem-as-macbook-neo-demand-exceeds-expectations/Incredible MacBook Neo Demand May Finish Off Apple's A18 Pro Stock — AppleInsiderhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/07/incredible-macbook-neo-demand-may-finish-off-apples-a18-pro-stockWant a MacBook Neo? You'll Be Waiting 2–3 Weeks — TechRadarhttps://www.techradar.com/computing/macbooks/want-a-macbook-neo-youll-be-waiting-2-3-weeks-for-delivery-and-rumor-has-it-delays-could-get-much-worseSection 3 — MacBook Neo 2 (2027 Rumors)MacBook Neo Could Get Two Upgrades in 2027 — Tom's Guidehttps://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/macbook-neo-could-get-these-two-major-performance-upgrades-in-2027-but-i-want-apple-to-fix-this-insteadWhy MacBook Neo 2 Will Boast 50% More RAM — Cult of Machttps://www.cultofmac.com/news/why-macbook-neo-2-will-boast-50-more-ramMacBook Neo 2: — Sportskeeda Techhttps://tech.sportskeeda.com/laptops/macbook-neo-2-rumored-feature-faster-chipset-ram-will-finally-make-go-to-choice-budget-usersSection 4 — Repair, Right-to-Repair, and DIY ModsOfficial Repair Parts for MacBook Neo Now Available — 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/08/you-can-now-buy-official-repair-parts-for-macbook-neo-iphone-17e-studio-display-xdr-more/DIY MacBook Neo: Boost SSD to 1TB Using iPhone Parts — 9to5Machttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/09/diy-macbook-neo-upgrade-can-boost-the-ssd-to-1tb-using-iphone-parts/This Modded MacBook Neo — Notebookcheckhttps://www.notebookcheck.net/This-modded-MacBook-Neo-is-the-version-Apple-never-made.1270527.0.htmlSection 5 — MacBook Neo Meets WindowsMacBook Neo Punches Above Its Weight in Windows 11 Gaming Test — Notebookcheckhttps://www.notebookcheck.net/MacBook-Neo-punches-above-its-weight-in-Windows-11-gaming-test.1272022.0.htmlRun Windows on Apple's MacBook Neo with Parallels Desktop — Parallels Bloghttps://www.parallels.com/blogs/apple-macbook-neo/Section 6 — Community Voicesr/MacbookNeo — https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/r/macbook — https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/Section 7 — How-To Quick Hits (webproeducation.org)Connect an External Display — https://www.webproeducation.org/how-to/connect-external-display-macbook-neo/Connect a USB Microphone — https://www.webproeducation.org/how-to/connect-external-usb-microphone-macbook-neo/Turn On AirDrop — https://www.webproeducation.org/how-to/turn-on-airdrop-macbook-neo/Remove Apps from the Dock — https://www.webproeducation.org/how-to/remove-apps-from-dock-macbook-neo/Create a Folder — https://www.webproeducation.org/how-to/create-folder-macbook-neo/Section 8 — Tips for Windows SwitchersSwitched from Windows to Mac? — Apple MacBook Neo User Guidehttps://support.apple.com/guide/macbook-neo/Mac Tips for Windows Switchers — Apple Supporthttps://support.apple.com/en-us/102647MacBook Neo — Mac Does That — Applehttps://www.apple.com/mac/does-that/What To Know When Switching — MacMosthttps://macmost.com/what-to-know-when-switching-from-windows-to-mac.htmlYouTube: youtube.com/@TheNeoNotebook | [email protected] | ThePodTalk.Net

Dave, Eric and Marty talk about user performance and stress testing and answer a users question about using MacBook Neo to run your mini.MacBook Neo NewsReviewApple MacBook Neo https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/apple-macbook-neoPerformance & Stress TestingMacBook Neo Stress Test: Lightroom and 8K Video https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/i-stress-tested-apples-599-macbook-neo-with-lightroom-and-8k-videoMacBook Neo: Fine with 4K Video and 59 Chrome Tabs https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/18/macbook-neo-is-just-fine-with-4k-video-editing-and-59-chrome-tabs/MacBook Neo Running Xcode: Surprising Resultshttps://medium.com/macoclock/i-got-a-macbook-neo-to-run-xcode-the-results-were-surprising-a0e12c06290aMacBook Neo vs. Competing PlatformsWhy I Won't Upgrade My Chromebook to a MacBook Neohttps://www.androidpolice.com/why-i-wont-upgrade-my-ageing-chromebook-to-a-macbook-neo/MacBook Neo vs. Chromebookshttps://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/macbook-neo-vs-chromebooks-which-budget-laptop-is-right-for-youMacBook Neo Could Disrupt Chromebooks and Windows PCs https://macdailynews.com/2026/03/26/macbook-neo-could-disrupt-chromebooks-and-windows-pcs-analyst-says-it-opens-door-for-apple/MacBook Neo Light Multitasking Test https://youtu.be/T0Pzt9gaVHAMarket Impact & Industry AnalysisHow MacBook Neo Is Saving Apple in a Downward Market https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/2026/04/03/how-macbook-neo-is-saving-apple-in-a-downward-market/Apple Ramps MacBook Neo Production to 10 Million Units https://macdailynews.com/2026/03/30/apple-ramps-up-macbook-neo-production-to-10-million-units-as-new-laptop-sells-out-rapidly/RepairabilityMost Repairable MacBook in 14 Years https://www.ifixit.com/News/116152/macbook-neo-is-the-most-repairable-macbook-in-14-yearsAccessoriesFavorite MacBook Neo Accessories After One Month https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/04/these-are-my-favorite-macbook-neo-accessories-after-one-month/15 Accessories to Supercharge Your MacBook Neohttps://www.tomsguide.com/computing/hardware/i-just-bought-a-macbook-neo-and-these-15-accessories-make-this-budget-laptop-feel-super-chargedBagintosh: Retro iBook-Inspired Baghttps://www.bagintosh.com/Tips, Hacks & Settings10 Hacks Every MacBook Neo Owner Should Know https://lifehacker.com/tech/macbook-neo-hacks-and-tips7 Settings to Change on Your New MacBook Neo https://www.techradar.com/computing/macs/7-settings-to-change-on-your-new-macbook-neo-that-will-get-it-up-and-running-in-record-timeConnect Two or More External Displays to Apple Silicon Macshttps://www.macworld.com/article/675869/how-to-connect-two-or-more-external-displays-to-apple-silicon-m1-macs.htmlBuying & PricingHow to Get Student Discount on MacBook Neohttps://itechhacks.com/how-to-get-student-discount-on-macbook-neo/Marketing & Viral MomentsThe 'Little Finder Guy'https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/02/watch-new-macbook-neo-ads-starring-the-adorable-little-finder-guy/Big Picture & PerspectiveThe Biggest Misconception About MacBook Neo https://yourappleupdate.substack.com/p/the-biggest-misconception-about-macbookTopic SectionNew Case Sleeve for the Neohttps://amzn.to/41bDnxLLibreOffice Downloadhttps://www.libreoffice.org/download/download-libreoffice/Control Mac Mini from MacBook Neo via VNCOn the Mac Mini: System Settings → General → SharingTurn on Remote Login (SSH)Turn on Remote Management → Options (enable needed permissions)If not an admin, add your username as an allowed userTo connect with full control from the Neo:Finder → Go → Connect to Server → type vnc://name_of_the_mini.localTo mirror only (no control):Mac Mini → Control Center → Mirror Screen → select NeoNote: After a Mini reboot, SSH in first (ssh name_of_the_mini.local) and log in to unlock it before attempting remote control.YouTube: YouTube.com/@TheNeoNotebookWebsite: ThePodTalk.NetEmail: [email protected]

Marty, Eric, Dave, and Brett cover articles and news in the last week about the MacBook Neo.Benchmarks & PerformanceMacBook Neo, the Benchmarks — Birchtree https://birchtree.me/blog/macbook-neo-the-benchmarks/I Pushed Apple's $599 MacBook Neo to the Brink with Lightroom and 8K Video — PCMag https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/i-pushed-apples-599-macbook-neo-to-the-brink-with-lightroom-and-8k-videoLiquid-Cooled MacBook Neo Performs 18% Better in Geekbench 6 vs. Stock — Tweaktownhttps://www.tweaktown.com/news/110709/liquid-cooled-macbook-neo-performs-18-percent-better-in-geekbench-6-vs-stock/index.htmlSilver Neo with External SSD Dock & Thermal Pad Mod — Reddit r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1s2itce/silver_neo_with_external_ssd_dock_thermal_pad_mod/Reviews & ComparisonsMacBook Neo Review: Can Apple's Cheapest Laptop Handle Real Work? — MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/27/macbook-neo-review/MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air M5 vs. MacBook Pro M5: Which One Is Best for You? — Tom's Guide https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/macbook-neo-vs-macbook-air-m5-vs-macbook-pro-m5-which-one-is-best-for-youMacBook Neo vs. iPad Air M4 — ZDNet https://www.zdnet.com/article/macbook-neo-vs-ipad-air-m4/MacBook Neo: Reasons to Buy — and Avoid — Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2026/03/28/macbook-neo-reasons-to-buy-and-avoid/Market Impact & Broader TrendsCan the MacBook Neo Shake Google's Chromebooks? — Yahoo Finance https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/macbook-neo-shake-googles-chromebooks-220109718.htmlApple's $599 MacBook Neo and Apple Intelligence — Yahoo Tech https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/apple-intelligence/articles/apple-599-macbook-neo-3-170412342.htmlWhy Do Mac Mini Users Suddenly Buy Mac Neos? — Reddit r/macmini https://www.reddit.com/r/macmini/comments/1s5su5e/why_do_mac_mini_users_suddenly_buy_mac_neos/He Installed Windows on the MacBook Neo to Test the 8GB — Applesfera (Spanish) https://www.applesfera.com/portatil/he-instalado-windows-macbook-neo-para-comprobar-sus-8-gb-eran-problema-ha-habido-sorpresaForum Discussion: Can Apple's Cheapest Laptop Handle Real Work? — MacRumors Forums https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macbook-neo-review-can-apples-cheapest-laptop-handle-real-work.2480045/Best Neo Accessories — Reddit r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1s43lwc/best_neo_accessories/David Pogue - MacBook Neo: 90% of the Laptop, 54% of the Pricehttps://pogueman.substack.com/p/macbook-neo-90-of-the-laptop-54-of  Accessory Products discussed:Native Union sleevehttps://www.nativeunion.com/collections/macbook-sleeves MOSISO 360 Protective Laptop Casehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5WTMYX8 ACASIS 10Gbps Magnetic M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosurehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRX4X7VDXcellon CFexpress Type B and UHS-II SD Card Readerhttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1830408-REG/xcellon_cr_cfxbsdx_cfexpress_type_b_and.htmlMOKiN 10Gbps USB C Hub Ethernet, 7 in 1https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN115DM4YouTube: YouTube.com/@theneonotebook Website: ThePodTalk.NetEmail: [email protected] 

In our first episode, Brett, Marty, Dave, and Eric talk about their first impressions of the MacBook Neo along with what they’ve tried and their current workflow. First Machttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1rxmf82/first_mac/Picked this up a couple days ago at the Apple Storehttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1rxnqnh/picked_this_up_a_couple_days_ago_at_the_apple/In LOVEhttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1rzheup/in_love/Macbook Neo First Impressions as a Studenthttps://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1s04huo/macbook_neo_first_impressions_as_a_student/ My secondary Machttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1rxt1h3/my_secondary_mac/It's a nice little laptop!https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1rxc2ok/its_a_nice_little_laptop/ I've joined the Mac Family!!https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1rx48xl/ive_joined_the_mac_family/MacBook Neo vs Mac mini M4: Which $599 Mac should you get?https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbook-neo-vs-mac-mini-m4 How 50 years of Apple Culture led to the MacBook Neohttps://sixcolors.com/offsite/2026/03/how-50-years-of-apple-culture-led-to-the-macbook-neo/ 1979 was the year Apple dreamed of multi-colored Macs, but it had to wait nearly 20 years before the release of the iconic iMac G3 (Brian)https://www.macworld.com/article/3092916/macbook-neo-apple-silicon-compatibility.htmlHow 50 years of moving fast and breaking stuff led to MacBook Neohttps://www.macworld.com/article/3092916/macbook-neo-apple-silicon-compatibility.html MacBook Neo sell numbers shows that people want cheap Macbooks not an iPadhttps://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1rz348u/macbook_neo_sell_numbers_shows_that_people_want/MacBook Neo seems to be pulling in a lot of Windows users as Tim Cook celebrates "best launch week ever"https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1ryzncl/macbook_neo_seems_to_be_pulling_in_a_lot_of/Thermal Pad Mod Resultshttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1s09u3a/thermal_pad_mod_results/Confused between Neo and MacBook Airhttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/s/LJz6gnBMlt YouTube: YouTube.com/@theneonotebook Website: ThePodTalk.NetEmail: [email protected] 

This is a show promo for a new weekly podcast we will be doing on the MacBook Neo. Join a panel including Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, David Ginsburg, and Brett Canedy as we talk about news and uses of the MacBook Neo.