Apple MacBook Neo

The Apple MacBook Neo is one of the most intriguing devices to come out of Cupertino in years. With a starting price that aggressively undercuts the rest of the Mac lineup, it aims to put a premium Apple laptop into the hands of students and budget-conscious users. To achieve this, Apple has done something unprecedented: they've taken the A18 Pro chip straight from their flagship iPhones and put it inside a sleek, 13-inch aluminum chassis. It promises incredible efficiency, a beautiful Liquid Retina display, and legendary Mac build quality for a fraction of the usual cost. But to hit this magical sub-$600 price point, Apple had to use the scalpel. Are the resulting compromises acceptable, or has Apple cut too deep into the core MacBook experience? We put it to the test to find out.[...]