MacBook Neo: Pre-Orders and Release Date
Apple this week unveiled the MacBook Neo, its most affordable MacBook ever. Below, we have outlined pre-order and release date information.
The colorful MacBook Neo starts at just $599 in the U.S., and at an even lower $499 for college students. Available in Blush, Citrus, Indigo, and Silver, the MacBook Neo is powered by a version of the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone, and it is equipped with a 13-inch display, up to 512GB of storage, and a non-configurable 8GB of RAM.
MacBook Neo pre-orders began on Wednesday, March 4 in the U.S. and more than 30 other countries. It will begin arriving to customers and launch in Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Resellers starting Wednesday, March 11.
- Pre-Orders: Wednesday, March 4
- Release Date: Wednesday, March 11
To learn more about the MacBook Neo, watch our hands-on video and read our coverage of Apple's announcement.
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