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Neo Notebook is a weekly vodcast dedicated to the MacBook Neo - Apple's boldest entry-level laptop in years. Every Sunday at 9 PM Eastern, a panel of real users, podcasters, and tech-savvy consumers gather to dig into the latest news, share hands-on experiences, and explore what this little machine can actually do in the real world. No hype, no benchmarks - just honest talk from people who use it every day.

  1. 2d ago

    The Neo 2 Gets a Season

    The Neo Notebook (NNB019): Marty, Dave, Eric & Brett break down the MacBook Neo 2's newly firmed-up Spring 2027 launch alongside a wave of Windows rivals -- Lenovo, Qualcomm, and Dell -- closing in on its price point. TOP STORY: MacBook Neo 2 Rumors Firm Up MacBook Neo 2 Release Date Will Boost Apple's Spring Sales (Forbes) https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2026/08/15/apple-macbook-neo-2-release-date-a19-pro-specs/ Apple's MacBook Neo 2 Expected to Sport 12GB of Memory in Key Upgrade (MacDailyNews) https://macdailynews.com/2026/08/14/apples-macbook-neo-2-expected-to-sport-12gb-of-memory-in-key-upgrade/ THE COMPETITION HEATS UP Lenovo's Answer to the MacBook Neo Could Be a Peppy Vibe Laptop (PCMag) https://www.pcmag.com/news/leak-tips-lenovos-ideapad-vibe-its-version-of-the-macbook-neo Qualcomm's Snapdragon C to Usher In Windows Laptops for Half the Price of the MacBook Neo (Yahoo Tech) https://tech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/qualcomm-plan-windows-laptops-half-180000461.html Dell XPS 13 (2026): The Low-Cost Laptop Fight of the Year (PCMag) https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-2026 I Hope Apple Keeps the MacBook Neo Away from the AI Hype and Preserves Its True Identity (Digital Trends) https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/i-hope-apple-keeps-the-macbook-neo-away-from-the-ai-hype-and-preserves-its-true-identity/ ENTERPRISE CORNER Apple @ Work: What IDC's Latest Shipments Mean for the MacBook Neo and Air in the Enterprise (9to5Mac) https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/08/apple-work-what-idcs-latest-shipments-mean-for-the-macbook-neo-and-air-in-the-enterprise/ WRITER'S DESK The MacBook Neo Wants to Be My Writer's Paradise. I'm Not Sure Yet. (Mac O'Clock, Medium) https://medium.com/macoclock/the-macbook-neo-wants-to-be-my-writers-paradise-i-m-not-sure-yet-916022d74a21 COMMUNITY CORNER Is the MacBook Neo Worth It for a College Student? (r/macbook) https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1vp205p/is_the_macbook_neo_worth_it_for_a_college_student/ MacBook Neo for Full-Time Zoom Teaching? (r/macbook) https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1vo4n9m/macbook_neo_for_full_time_zoom_teaching/ Is 256GB Enough for a Secondary MacBook Neo? (r/macbook) https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1vo7jwk/macbook_neo_is_256gb_enough_for_a_secondary/ Should I Set an 80% Charge Limit on My MacBook Neo? (r/macbook) https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1vov07x/should_i_set_80_charge_limit_on_my_macbook_neo/ 98% Battery Health on My MacBook Neo (r/MacbookNeo) https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1vogq2s/98_battery_health_on_my_macbook_neo/ Keeping It Plugged In, Once and for All (r/MacbookNeo) https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1vpk8pq/keeping_it_plugged_in_once_and_for_all/ MacBook Neo Hate Train (r/macbook) https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1vpq0j3/macbook_neo_hate_train/ Connect with The Neo Notebook: YouTube: @TheNeoNotebook (live Sundays 9 PM EST) ThePodTalk.Net -- https://thepodtalk.net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

  2. Aug 10

    The Neo Effect - Bending the Market

    Apple's budget MacBook Neo has grown from a cheap laptop into an industry-wide pressure test — forcing Microsoft to slim down Windows 11, sending Dell's new XPS 13 into a pricing mess overseas, and pulling more schools off Chromebooks by the thousands. This week Marty, Dave, Eric, and Brett track the ripple effects, from color-matched Satechi accessories to a $449 Chinese challenger, and ask whether Neo owners should actually want more RAM. The Windows Response: Neo Is Bending the Whole PC Market Windows 11 Will Run Better Because of the Apple Effect, Says IDC (Windows Latest) https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/08/06/windows-11-will-run-better-because-of-the-apple-effect-says-idc/ MacBook Neo Rival with Intel Wildcat Lake for $449 — Chuwi UniBook Laptop Review (Notebookcheck) https://www.notebookcheck.net/MacBook-Neo-rival-with-Intel-Wildcat-Lake-for-449-Chuwi-UniBook-Laptop-Review.1360578.0.html Dell Faces Pricing & Distribution Struggles With the XPS 13; Base Model in South Korea Going for $1,400, Double the U.S. MSRP (WCCFTech) https://wccftech.com/dell-xps-13-south-korea-price-double-us-msrp-macbook-neo/ Education & Enterprise: Apple Keeps Naming Names Apple @ Work: What IDC's Latest Shipments Mean for the MacBook Neo and Air in the Enterprise (9to5Mac) https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/08/apple-work-what-idcs-latest-shipments-mean-for-the-macbook-neo-and-air-in-the-enterprise/ U of O Enhances Student Experience with MacBook Neo Initiative (University of the Ozarks) https://ozarks.edu/news/u-of-o-enhances-student-experience-with-macbook-neo-initiative/ Omdia: People Bought MacBook Neo, Not iPads, ChromeBooks in Q2** (Apple Must) https://www.applemust.com/omdia-people-bought-macbook-neo-not-ipads-chromebooks-in-q2/ Apple @ Work: Apple Says MacBook Neo Is Pulling Schools Away from Windows and Chromebooks (9to5Mac) https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/01/apple-says-macbook-neo-is-pulling-schools-away-from-windows-and-chromebooks/ Accessories & Value: Living with the Neo I Tested Satechi's New Color-Matching MacBook Neo Accessories — and These Two Are My Favorite (Tom's Guide) https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/i-tested-satechis-new-color-matching-macbook-neo-accessories-and-these-two-are-my-favorite There Are Two Hidden Ways to Avoid the MacBook Neo Price Hike — Here's How You Can Snag It for $599 (Tom's Guide) https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/there-are-two-hidden-ways-to-avoid-the-macbook-neo-price-hike-heres-how-you-can-snag-it-for-usd599 Here's How the MacBook Neo Compares to Older MacBook Airs (Mashable) https://tech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/heres-macbook-neo-compares-older-100245620.html Thinking About Buying the MacBook Neo? Buy It for the Right Reasons (Medium — Mac O'Clock) https://medium.com/macoclock/thinking-about-buying-the-macbook-neo-buy-it-for-the-right-reasons-89c586e3df34 Surely Adding More Memory to Apple's MacBook Neo Would Defeat the Point of It (Stuff) https://www.stuff.tv/news/surely-adding-more-memory-to-apples-macbook-neo-would-defeat-the-point-of-it/ Community Corner: What Neo Owners Are Asking Reddit shortlinks — r/macbook thread https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/s/uRHMDV8caA r/mac thread https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/s/qGSnZik827 r/mac thread https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/s/c6uAFBnSLt r/macbook thread https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/s/ZOBtbCqpqG Contact / Where to Find the Show YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheNeoNotebook — live Sundays, 9 PM Eastern Website: ThePodTalk.Net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

  3. Aug 3

    Neo's Record Quarter

    The MacBook Neo just carried Apple to its best Mac quarter in years — $10.35B in revenue, up 29% YoY — even as a memory shortage pushes prices higher. Marty and Dave, break down the earnings, the new Mac roadmap, and what Neo owners are asking on Reddit. Apple (AAPL) Q3 2026 Earnings Report: Live Updates — CNBChttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/apple-earnings-live-updates.htmlApple Reports 3Q 2026 Results: $29.8B Profit on $109.4B Revenue — MacRumorshttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/30/apple-3q-2026-earnings/MacBook Neo Became Apple's Mac Revenue Champion For Q3 2026 — WCCFTechhttps://wccftech.com/macbook-neo-apple-q3-2026-mac-revenue-champion/Ternus's MacBook Neo Pushes Mac Sales to Unexpected Q3 Heights — AppleInsiderhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/07/30/ternuss-macbook-neo-pushes-mac-sales-to-unexpected-q3-heightsApple Q3 Earnings Coverage Wrap-Up — 24/7 Wall St.https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/07/30/live-apple-reports-q3-earnings-tonight-will-their-new-5-trillion-market-cap-hold/liveupdates/9/Apple's 2026 and 2027 Mac Roadmap: Every Model and When It Ships — MacRumorshttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/27/mac-roadmap-2026/Everything We Know About MacBook Ultra's All-New Design — MacRumorshttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/27/macbook-ultra-all-new-design/MacBook Neo Refresh: Apple Targets Annual Consumer Upgrades — Forbeshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2026/07/26/macbook-neo-annual-refresh-apple-silicon-pricing/Apple Patent Points to a Modular MacBook Future — TechRadar (citing Patently Apple)https://www.techradar.com/computing/macbooks/apple-patent-points-to-a-modular-macbook-future-and-a-record-playerCan MacBook Neos Run Microsoft and SPSS? — Reddit, r/MacbookNeohttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1vaukrh/can_macbook_neos_run_microsoft_and_spss/MacBook Neo Destroys Dell XPS 13 — Reddit, r/MacbookNeohttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1vcb8xb/macbook_neo_destroys_dell_xps_13_in_terms_of/MacBook Neo Review From a Pilot — Reddit, r/MacbookNeohttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1vcjluy/macbook_neo_review_from_a_pilot_with_a_side/No Backlit Keyboard, No Problem — Reddit, r/MacbookNeohttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1vcpoej/no_backlit_keyboard_no_problem/Should I Buy the Neo If I'm a Graphic Designer? — Reddit, r/MacbookNeohttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1vd1qur/should_i_buy_the_neo_if_im_a_graphic_designer/Is Neo Screen Size Too Small for a High Schooler? — Reddit, r/MacbookNeohttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1vdh6yl/is_neo_screen_size_too_small_for_a_high_schooler/I Got a MacBook Neo as a Psych Major — Reddit, r/MacbookNeohttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1vdk4l1/i_got_a_macbook_neo_as_a_psych_major/Connect with The Neo NotebookYouTube: @TheNeoNotebook (live Sundays 9 PM EST) | ThePodTalk.Net | ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

  4. Jul 27

    Lil' Finder Guy's Origin Story

    Bloomberg confirms the MacBook Neo 2 is coming with an A19 Pro chip and 12GB RAM, the Neo just helped Apple defy a global PC sales slump, and Dell's new XPS 13 is drawing head-to-head Neo comparisons — plus the secret history of Apple's viral mascot, Lil' Finder Guy. TOP STORY: The MacBook Neo 2 Is Real — A19 Pro Chip, 12GB RAM MacDailyNews/MacHash: https://machash.com/mac-daily-news/413883/apple-preps-next-gen-macbook-neo-a19-pro-chip-memory-new/MacRumors: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/22/new-macbook-neo-two-upgrades/The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/tech/969434/apple-macbook-neo-a19-pro-ram-upgradeNews18: https://www.news18.com/amp/tech/macbook-neo-2-specifications-release-date-features-10230944.htmlStartup Fortune: https://startupfortune.com/apple-is-refreshing-every-mac-it-sells-and-the-macbook-neos-chip-upgrade-signals-a-new-budget-laptop-war/ THE NEO IS WORKING: Apple Bucks the PC Slump AppleInsider: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/07/23/apple-defied-a-global-pc-sales-slump-in-q2-2026-thanks-to-macbook-neo COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE: Dell's Answer to the Neo Gizmodo (Dell XPS 13 review): https://gizmodo.com/dell-xps-13-2026-review-truly-the-macbook-neo-of-pcs-2000789824TechRadar (back-to-school deals): https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/ive-picked-the-10-best-back-to-school-laptop-deals-how-to-choose-between-the-dell-xps-13-macbook-neo-hp-omnibook-and-more-to-get-the-best-value-for-money BEHIND THE SCENES: Lil' Finder Guy Gets an Origin Story iPhonote/9to5Mac: https://www.iphonote.com/actu/385670/apple-lil-finder-guy-macbook-neo COMMUNITY CORNER: What Neo Owners Are Asking (r/MacbookNeo) Buy at $570 or keep waiting?: https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1v6ci0o/should_i_buy_a_macbook_neo_for_570_or_just_keep/Keysight open-source keyboard light: https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1s2qs2j/keysight_a_totally_freeopensource_keyboard_light/If the Neo had stickers: https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1v1e765/if_the_macbook_neo_had_stickers/A kind of review of the Neo: https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1v3cbfi/a_kind_of_review_of_the_macbook_neo/Switching from a Pro to a Neo: https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1v4q5rw/switching_from_a_pro_to_a_neo/ CONNECT WITH THE NEO NOTEBOOKYouTube: @TheNeoNotebook (live Sundays 9 PM EST)ThePodTalk.NetEmail: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

  5. Jul 20

    Ports Arrive, Production Shrinks

    The Neo story splits in two this week. Satechi has shipped the first color-matched accessory collection built specifically for the MacBook Neo — two hubs and a mouse in Citrus, Blush, Indigo, and Silver — finally answering the port complaints.Meanwhile, DigiTimes reports Apple is cutting Neo production by as much as 40 percent, not because demand slipped, but because the DRAM crunch and TSMC's AI-chip priorities have made the A18 Pro too expensive to keep pumping out. The panel also digs into battery replacement costs and long-term ownership, the first credible MacBook Neo 2 rumors, and what the community is asking as back-to-school season kicks off. Top Story: The Neo Production Cut Apple MacBook Neo Production to Be Cut by 40%Due to DRAM Crisis (Notebookcheck) https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-production-to-be-cut-by-40-due-to-DRAM-crisis.1344381.0.html Accessories:The Satechi MacBook Neo Collection Satechi Unveils Three New Matching Accessoriesfor Apple's MacBook Neo (Forbes / Yahoo Tech) https://tech.yahoo.com/apps/articles/satechi-unveils-three-matching-accessories-160000948.html Hands-On: Satechi's New Color-Matched MacBookNeo Accessories Add Ports and Extra Functionality (9to5Mac) https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/16/hands-on-satechis-new-color-matched-macbook-neo-accessories-add-ports-and-extra-functionality/ Port-Limited MacBook Neo Gets Color-Matching Hub& Mouse (AppleInsider) https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/07/14/port-limited-macbook-neo-gets-color-matching-hub-mouse 9to5Toys News Weekly Recap — Satechi MacBook NeoGear and More (9to5Toys) https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/19/news-weekly-recap-macbook-neo-gear/ LivingWith It: Batteries and the Long Haul How Much Does It Cost to Replace a MacBook Neo'sBattery? (SlashGear) https://www.slashgear.com/2214500/macbook-neo-battery-cost-to-replace/ LookingAhead: MacBook Neo 2 The MacBook Neo 2 Is Coming — and It Completely Redefines the Budget Laptop (Geeky Gadgets) https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/macbook-neo-2-specs-upgrades/ CommunityCorner: Neo-phytes Asking the Big Question Is MacBook Neo a Good Choice for College?https://www.reddit.com/r/teenagers/comments/1uztajo/is_macbook_neo_a_good_choice_for_college/ Should I Get the MacBook Neo for School w/Coding? (Reddit — r/macbook) https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1uxnaoh/should_i_get_the_macbook_neo_for_school_w_coding/ Does the MacBook Neo Have Enough Power For...?https://www.reddit.com/r/Blind/comments/1uv6iu3/does_the_macbook_neo_have_enough_power_for/ Is This Normal on the MacBook Neo? Coming From... https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1v069aj/is_this_normal_on_the_macbook_neo_coming_from/ Honest MacBook Neo Review as a Student Developerhttps://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1uy3x7u/honest_macbook_neo_review_as_a_student_developer/ Tonight'sTopic: Buying a Neo in a Shortage Apple MacBook Neo Production to Be Cut by 40%Due to DRAM Crisis (Notebookcheck) https://www.notebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Neo-production-to-be-cut-by-40-due-to-DRAM-crisis.1344381.0.html Connect with The Neo Notebook YouTube: @TheNeoNotebook — live Sundays 9 PM EST Website: ThePodTalk.Net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

  6. Jul 6

    Searching for cheap Neos and our favorite apps

    The gang brings you the Neo news of the week and then their top 10 apps to load on your Neo 1 | The $599 Hunt — Where Pre-Hike Pricing Still Lives This Might Be the Last Place to Get a $599 MacBook Neo | Macworld https://www.macworld.com/article/3178961/this-might-be-the-last-place-to-get-a-599-macbook-neo.html Walmart Is Still Selling the MacBook Neo at Apple’s Original Price | Mashable https://mashable.com/tech/june-1-apple-macbook-neo-walmart The Refurbished MacBook Neo May Be Your Best Way Around Apple’s Price Hike | Digital Trends (via Yahoo Tech) https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/apple-intelligence/articles/refurbished-macbook-neo-may-best-103727195.html 2 | Competition Watch — Microsoft and Dell Fire Back Microsoft Fires Shots at MacBook Neo, But That Battle Looks to Be an Uphill Struggle | TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows-laptops/microsoft-fires-shots-at-macbook-neo-but-that-battle-looks-to-be-an-uphill-struggle-and-rumored-ditching-of-more-affordable-surface-laptops-wont-help Microsoft and Dell Take a Dig at Apple MacBook Neo | Notebookcheck https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-and-Dell-take-a-dig-at-Apple-MacBook-Neo.1332671.0.html Cheaper Than MacBook Neo: This 14-inch Dell Laptop with 16GB RAM Is $130 Off | Notebookcheck https://www.notebookcheck.net/Cheaper-than-MacBook-Neo-This-14-inch-Dell-laptop-with-16-GB-RAM-is-130-off.1332334.0.html 3 | Head-to-Head — The Comparisons Everyone Is Making MacBook Neo vs. Chromebook Plus: Apple’s Price Hikes Made This a Tighter Race | PCMag https://www.pcmag.com/comparisons/macbook-neo-vs-chromebook-plus-apples-price-hikes-made-this-tighter-race 4 | Long-Term Review and Buying Advice Apple MacBook Neo Long-Term Review: 27 Days on the Road | HotHardware https://hothardware.com/reviews/apple-macbook-neo-review What to Consider Before Buying the MacBook Neo | Geeky Gadgets https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/macbook-neo-price-increase-2026/ 5 | Looking Ahead — MacBook Neo 2 Leaks Apple’s Next Budget Laptop: How the MacBook Neo 2 Plans to Beat the Original | Geeky Gadgets https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/apple-macbook-neo-2-2027-leaks/ 6 | Accessories Corner The TOP Must-Have MacBook Neo Accessories | Tom’s Guide (via Yahoo Tech) https://tech.yahoo.com/videos/top-must-macbook-neo-accessories-180000858.html 7 | Community Corner — r/MacbookNeo As an Engineering Student, Can AutoCAD and Coding Work on the Neo? | Reddit r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1uod1ud/as_an_engineering_student_can_autocad_and_coding/ My New Citrus Neo Is Faster Than My Silver Neo | Reddit r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1unuhxa/my_new_citrus_neo_is_faster_than_my_silver_neo/ MacBook Neo Battery Life at 3 Months | Reddit r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1un0w1f/macbook_neo_battery_lift_3_month/ MacBook Neo for Physics | Reddit r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1ulggna/macbook_neo_for_physics/ MacBook Neo Gaming Performance | Reddit r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1ujo6q7/macbook_neo_gaming_performance/ Choice of Wired Earphones | Reddit r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1uinxni/choice_of_wired_earphones/ 8 | Video of the Week MacBook Neo — Community YouTube Short https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RE4UlYhHiEM Show Topic: The First 10 Apps Eric’s list BBEdit  Mona  Infuse Movist Firefox Apple Remote Desktop  Davinci Resolve  MacPorts Xcode  Marty’s list Bluesky Claude ChatGPT Microsoft Excel  Microsoft Outlook Team Zoom Slack Cleanmymac Ominifocus Text expander Brett’s list Carrot Weather TripIt Simple Mind Pro Tapestry Ivory Final Cut Pro Itsycal Overcast Tot Dave’s list Parallels Desktop Parallels Toolbox Hazel macOS 27 Beta Setapp  Ecamm Snagit  CoPilot 1Password Bartender  YouTube: Youtube.com/@theneonotebook Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com ThePodTalk.Net

  7. Jun 29

    MacBook Neo Price Hikes

    Dave, Eric, Brett, and Marty cover this week's stories and a lot about the Apple price hikes and how they affect the Macbook Neo 1 | The Price Hike — What Happened and Why The Most Surprising Apple Price Increase Is to the MacBook Neo | 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/25/the-most-surprising-apple-price-increase-is-to-the-macbook-neo/ Buying MacBook Neo or iPad? Get Ready to Pay More — Apple Increases Prices | PCMag https://www.pcmag.com/news/buying-macbook-neo-ipad-get-ready-to-pay-more-apple-increases-prices Apple Price Hikes Have Hit Australia, and the MacBook Neo No Longer Looks Quite So Cheap | TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/computing/macbooks/apple-price-hikes-have-hit-australia With the Price Hike, This Is the MacBook Pro I Can Now Afford Instead | Reddit r/macbookpro https://www.reddit.com/r/macbookpro/comments/1uhb1l3/with_the_price_hike_this_is_the_macbook_pro_i_can/ 2 | The Refurbished Angle — Apple's Built-In Workaround Refurbished MacBook Neo Models Now Available, a Day After Price Hike | MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/06/26/refurbished-macbook-neo-now-available/ Apple Now Sells Refurbished MacBook Neo, But You Probably Shouldn't Buy It | 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/26/apple-now-sells-refurbished-macbook-neo-but-you-probably-shouldnt-buy-it/ The Refurbished MacBook Neo May Be Your Best Way Around Apple's Price Hike | Digital Trends https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/the-refurbished-macbook-neo-may-be-your-best-way-around-apples-price-hike/ 3 | Prime Day — A Narrow Window at Old Prices Beat the Apple Price Rise — Get the MacBook Neo for $599/£599 | Stuff https://www.stuff.tv/news/beat-the-apple-price-rise-get-the-macbook-neo-for-599-599/ MacBook Neo: Prime Day Deal 2026 | Mashable https://mashable.com/tech/prime-day-deal-2026-apple-macbook-neo 4 | Windows Challengers — The Competition Smells Blood I Can't Believe I'm Saying This, But the MacBook Neo's $100 Price Bump Means Budget Windows 11 Laptops Are Now the Better Buy | TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/computing/macbooks/i-cant-believe-im-saying-this-but-the-macbook-neos-usd100-price-bump-means-budget-windows-11-laptops-are-now-the-better-buy The Best Windows Equivalent to the MacBook Neo | Gadget Salvation https://www.gadgetsalvation.com/blog/the-best-windows-equivalent-to-the-macbook-neo/ Microsoft's New College Deal Is a Half-Hearted Answer to the $500 MacBook Neo | DeviceDaily https://www.devicedaily.com/pin/microsofts-new-college-deal-is-a-half-hearted-answer-to-the-500-macbook-neo/ 5 | Community Voices — Real Users, Real Questions Is the MacBook Neo a Good Option for Making Music? | Reddit r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1ucn6we/is_the_macbook_neo_a_good_option_for_making/ Would a MacBook Neo Be Good Enough to Run MuseScore? | Reddit r/Musescore https://www.reddit.com/r/Musescore/comments/1uhfcti/would_a_macbook_neo_be_good_enough_to_run/ Should I Get a MacBook Neo? A Finance Major | Reddit r/mac https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/comments/1uhdhsv/should_i_get_a_macbook_neo_a_finance_major/ Apple Should Change How They Produce the MacBook Neo | Reddit r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1udanmr/apple_should_change_how_they_produce_the_macbook/ MacBook Neo Community Roundup | Reddit r/MacbookNeo (Short Link 1) https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/s/VYhBJcPuuV MacBook Neo Community Roundup | Reddit r/MacbookNeo (Short Link 2) https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/s/OSSgZ5sGzP MacBook Neo Community Discussion | Reddit r/MacbookNeo (Short Link 3) https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/s/73lf0LnvP0 6 | Reviews and Photography Perspective Apple's Cheapest MacBook Ever — Amazing Deal | Fstoppers https://fstoppers.com/gear/apples-cheapest-macbook-ever-amazing-deal-903220 7 | Video of the Week MacBook Neo — Community YouTube Feature https://youtu.be/9BepF3pfqTY YouTube: @TheNeoNotebook • Sundays 9PM EST ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com • ThePodTalk.Net

  8. Jun 22

    Finally an actual MacBook Neo competition arrives

    Dave, Eric and Marty to a good look at the new MacBook Neo not-so competition from the released Dell XPS 13, along with other news 1 | The Competition Responds — Dell XPS 13 vs. MacBook Neo This Is the Windows Version of the MacBook Neo https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z_snJx3XmwU Dell's MacBook Neo Rival Is Finally Here for $599 | Yahoo Tech https://tech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/dell-macbook-neo-rival-finally-143019435.html Apple MacBook Neo vs. Dell XPS 13: The Low-Cost Laptop Fight of the Year | PCMag via Yahoo Tech https://tech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/apple-macbook-neo-vs-dell-155337133.html 2 | AMD Takes Aim — The Gaming Argument Nobody Asked For 'Ok, but no one is buying a MacBook for gaming, right?': AMD Launches Misguided Marketing Campaign Against MacBook Neo | TechRadar https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows-laptops/macbook-neo-comes-under-fire-in-amds-latest-marketing-campaign-but-its-a-poorly-thought-out-attack 3 | Is the $599 Price Tag Living on Borrowed Time? 'The $599 MacBook Neo Was Fun While It Lasted': Mac Fans Fear the Worst After Tim Cook's Price Warning | TechRadar via Yahoo Tech https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/apple-intelligence/articles/599-macbook-neo-fun-while-111904569.html 4 | Community Conversations — Real Users, Real Questions Are People Being a Bit Hysterical Over the MacBook Neo? | Reddit r/macbook https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1uar96k/are_people_being_a_bit_hysterical_over_the/ MacBook Neo Trackpad False Click | Reddit r/mac https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/comments/1ual7l7/macbook_neo_trackpad_false_click/ What Do You Think — Should We Expect More from a $599 Mac? | Reddit r/macbook https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1ua8bbf/what_do_you_guys_think_should_we_expect/ Weird Kind of Ghosting Effect on Brand New MacBook Neo | Reddit r/macbook https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1ua40mk/weird_kind_of_ghosting_effect_on_brand_new/ 5 | From the Community — YouTube Shorts Roundup MacBook Neo Unboxing — YouTube Short https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gXjo85MQYP8 MacBook Neo Review Clip — YouTube Short https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TERlm6f7tTc 6 | Switcher Support Spotlight — When macOS Surprises You Firefox Profile Cannot Be Loaded — Brand New Mac | Reddit r/firefox https://www.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/1u7f0y4/firefox_profile_cannot_be_loaded_brand_new/ Switcher Support Links Mac Tips for Windows Switchers | Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/102323 10 Mac Tips for Windows Switchers (macOS 26 Guide) | iDropNews https://www.idropnews.com/gallery/windows-to-macos-26-switching-guide-2026/253838/ 9 Things Windows Users Should Do First When Switching to macOS | Tom's Guide https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macos/9-things-windows-users-should-do-first-when-switching-to-macos Switching from Windows to Mac? Here Are 15 Apps You Need First | TechPP https://techpp.com/2026/05/08/switching-from-windows-to-mac-apps/ Must-Have Mac Apps for Windows Switchers | Julian West http://blog.julianwest.me/must-have-mac-apps-for-windows-switchers/ Youtube: Youtube.com/@theneonotebook Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com ThePodTalk.Net

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Neo Notebook is a weekly vodcast dedicated to the MacBook Neo - Apple's boldest entry-level laptop in years. Every Sunday at 9 PM Eastern, a panel of real users, podcasters, and tech-savvy consumers gather to dig into the latest news, share hands-on experiences, and explore what this little machine can actually do in the real world. No hype, no benchmarks - just honest talk from people who use it every day.

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