Apple May Drop Base $599 MacBook Neo as Chip, DRAM Costs Climb

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By Tim HardwickMay 7, 2026, 7:55 am182 ptsTrendingTop
Apple is considering dropping the cheapest MacBook Neo configuration as one possible response to the rising cost of building the popular laptop, according to Taiwan-based tech columnist and former Bloomberg reporter Tim Culpan. The Neo currently starts at $599 for a 256GB model, with a 512GB version at $699.…

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