The Neo Notebook

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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.

Episodes

  1. 21H AGO

    The Googlebook Trojan Horse

    This week on The Neo Notebook: Google launches Googlebook, Intel fires back with Project Firefly, Kansas City orders 30,000 Neos, and have you seen a Neo in the wild? MacBook Neo at 60 Days: What's Known, What's Still Open https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/05/18/macbook-neo-update-review/ MacBook Neo Worth It for Gaming? Apple's Budget Laptop Tested https://www.techtimes.com/articles/316825/20260519/macbook-neo-worth-it-gaming-apples-budget-laptop-tested-gaming-benchmarks.htm A New Cheapo Intel Laptop Outperforms the MacBook Neo — Does It Matter? https://gizmodo.com/a-new-cheapo-intel-laptop-outperforms-the-macbook-neo-does-it-matter-2000760011 MacBook Neo Is Living Rent-Free in PC Rivals' Heads https://www.macworld.com/article/3135834/macbook-neo-is-living-rent-free-in-pc-rivals-heads.html Lenovo Intros New Wildcat Lake Laptop Globally to Surpass MacBook Neo https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-intros-new-Wildcat-Lake-laptop-globally-to-surpass-MacBook-Neo.1303679.0.html Chuwi's UniBook Is a $449 Laptop Chasing the MacBook Neo's Crown https://tech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/chuwi-unibook-449-laptop-chasing-193706041.html Microsoft Is Planning a 13-Inch Surface Laptop with MacBook Neo-Level RAM — Charging $1,300 https://wccftech.com/microsoft-is-planning-to-launch-a-13-inch-surface-laptop-with-apple-macbook-neo-level-ram-while-charging-1300-for-the-device/ Intel Reveals Project Firefly: Cheap Wildcat Lake Laptops That Rival MacBook Neo https://tech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/intel-reveals-project-firefly-cheap-101816432.html Introducing Googlebook — Official Google Announcement https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/platforms/android/meet-googlebook/ Google Announces Its Chromebook Successor — The Verge https://www.theverge.com/tech/928479/google-googlebook-laptops-android-tease-aluminium-chromebook Googlebooks Aren't Just Android Laptops — They're a Trojan Horse for Gemini https://www.pcworld.com/article/3136774/googlebooks-arent-just-android-laptops-theyre-a-trojan-horse-for-gemini.html 8 Critical Questions About Googlebook — Computerworld https://www.computerworld.com/article/4169703/googlebook-android-chromeos.html MacBook Neo in K-12 Schools — Jamf https://www.jamf.com/blog/macbook-neo-in-k-12/ Kansas City Schools Go "All-Apple" with MacBook Neo — iDrop News https://www.idropnews.com/news/kansas-city-schools-macbook-neo-switch/263974/ Apple's Faulty Chips Are Big Business — and Not Just in the MacBook Neo https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/18/apples-faulty-chips-are-big-business-for-the-company-and-not-just-in-the-macbook-neo/ How the MacBook Neo Has Forced Windows and Google to Up Their Budget Laptop Game https://iol.co.za/technology/gadgets/2026-05-24-how-the-macbook-neo-has-forced-windows-and-google-to-up-their-budget-laptop-game/ Pushing the MacBook Neo to Its Absolute Limits — Hackster.io https://www.hackster.io/news/pushing-the-macbook-neo-to-its-absolute-limits-6cf695b1d7cc Unlocking the True Power of a MacBook Neo by Cooling It — Hackaday https://hackaday.com/2026/05/20/unlocking-the-true-power-of-a-macbook-neo-by-cooling-it/ DIY: Add Water Cooling to Your MacBook Neo — Boing Boing https://boingboing.net/2026/03/30/diy-add-water-cooling-to-your-macbook-neo.html Coming from a Chromebook — Now That's an Upgrade! — r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1tfuxh4/coming_from_a_chromebook_now_thats_an_upgrade/ Charged My MacBook Neo Up to 80% Before Shutting It Down — r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1tkjgu9/charged_my_macbook_neo_up_to_80_before_shutting/ MacstockConference.com "PodTalk" for a 50$ discount New episodes drop every Sunday at 9PM EST on YouTube. Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheNeoNotebook Contact: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com Network: ThePodTalk.Net

    1h 1m

  2. MAY 18

    Oh No! It's the Googlebook

    The Neo Notebook gang talks about this week's MBN news including the dreaded Googlebook Section 1 | The Price Question The $599 MacBook Neo Is Here to Stay — Macworld https://www.macworld.com/article/3134739/the-599-macbook-neo-is-here-to-stay.html MacBook Neo Could Face Price Hike, Analyst Predicts — Macworld https://www.macworld.com/article/3134574/macbook-neo-could-face-price-hike-analyst-predicts.html Section 2 | Supply Update MacBook Neo Shipping Estimates Just Saw a Positive Turn for Customers — 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/12/macbook-neo-shipping-estimates-just-saw-a-positive-turn-for-customers/ MacBook Neo Has Turned Into an Impulse Purchase for Buyers — WCCFTech https://wccftech.com/macbook-neo-turned-into-impulse-purchase-for-some-buyers/ Section 3 | The Googlebook Arrives Intel Says It Is "Thrilled" to Power the Googlebook, as a Veritable Armada of Partners Emerges to Take On the Apple MacBook Neo — WCCFTech https://wccftech.com/intel-says-it-is-thrilled-to-power-the-googlebook-as-a-veritable-armada-of-partners-emerges-to-take-on-the-apple-macbook-neo/ Google Announces Googlebook, a MacBook Neo Competitor Built Around AI — The Indian Panorama https://www.theindianpanorama.news/google-announces-googlebook-a-macbook-neo-competitor-that-is-built-around-ai/ Did Apple's MacBook Neo Accidentally Build the New Googlebook? — PhoneArena https://www.phonearena.com/news/did-apple-macbook-neo-accidentally-build-the-new-googlebook_id180389 Section 4 | Microsoft's Move Microsoft's MacBook Neo Whitepaper Is a Very Serious Joke — Macworld https://www.macworld.com/article/3140022/microsoft-commissioned-a-whole-macbook-neo-study-because-its-totally-not-worried.html Section 5 | Real-World Reviews MacBook Neo Review, Two Months Later: Almost a MacBook Pro Beater — AppleInsider https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/14/macbook-neo-review-two-months-later-almost-a-macbook-pro-beater Apple's MacBook Neo Has Caught Them Out! — Mac O'Clock (Medium) https://medium.com/macoclock/apples-macbook-neo-has-caught-them-out-74f7cbb423db I Got a MacBook Neo to Run Xcode. The Results Were Surprising. — Mac O'Clock (Medium) https://medium.com/macoclock/i-got-a-macbook-neo-to-run-xcode-the-results-were-surprising-a0e12c06290a Section 6 | Accessories, Comparisons & What's Next 9 MacBook Neo Accessories for Under $50 You Need Right Now — Tom's Guide https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/9-best-macbook-neo-accessories-for-under-usd50-you-need-right-now iPad Pro M5 vs MacBook Neo: A Case for Both? — Mark Ellis Reviews https://markellisreviews.com/buying-guide/ipad-pro-m5-vs-macbook-neo-a-case-for-both/ Does iPhone Need Its Own MacBook Neo Moment? — 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/10/should-apple-make-an-even-cheaper-iphone-neo-to-compete/ Section 7 | Community Corner MacBook Neo Is Only a Rumour and Hasn't Been Released — r/macbook https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1tc4zyu/macbook_neo_is_only_a_rumour_and_hasnt_been/ iPad with Magic Keyboard vs MacBook Neo/Air — r/macmini https://www.reddit.com/r/macmini/comments/1tcor1s/ipad_with_magic_keyboard_vs_macbook_neoair/ Section 8 | Featured Topic Resources MacBook Neo's Missing Features Ranked, From Meh to Ehhh — Macworld https://www.macworld.com/article/3078635/macbook-neos-missing-features-ranked-from-meh-to-ehhh.html The Next MacBook Neo Would Be Perfect After These Five Changes — The Point Online https://www.thepoint.online/apple-macbook-neo-top-five-changes-for-2027/ MacBook Neo Review: One Month Later — Mark Ellis Reviews https://markellisreviews.com/reviews/macbook-neo-review/ MacBook Neo Review — Basic Apple Guy https://basicappleguy.com/basicappleblog/macbook-neo-review MacBook Neo vs. Best Laptops in 2026 — J.D. Hodges https://www.jdhodges.com/blog/macbook-neo-vs-best-laptops-2026-comparison/ Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheNeoNotebook Contact: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com Network: ThePodTalk.Net

    51 min

  3. MAY 4

    A use case for Neo

    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 Guard Apple Was Caught Off Guard by MacBook Neo's 'Off the Charts' Demand — MacRumors https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/01/apple-was-caught-off-guard-by-macbook-neo/ 2 | Supply Watch — Delivery Dates Keep Slipping MacBook Neo Starts May with Delivery Dates Stretching to Month's End — 9to5Mac https://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 Observer https://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 — CNET https://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 Tech https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/apple-intelligence/articles/next-macbook-neo-could-ram-055144829.html 4 | Built to Last — Repairability and Long-Term Value The MacBook Neo Could Have Extended Life Because of How Repairable It Is — Yahoo Tech https://tech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/macbook-neo-could-extended-life-203900561.html Here's How Much a Replacement Battery for the MacBook Neo Will Cost You — BGR https://www.bgr.com/2152661/macbook-neo-replacement-battery-cost/ 5 | The Competition — Intel Responds, Surface Faces Reality Intel Responds to MacBook Neo with 21% Faster Chip Intended for Similar Devices — 9to5Mac https://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 Central https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-13-vs-macbook-neo 6 | What's Ahead for Apple — Neo's Halo Effect The MacBook Neo Might Help Apple Become the Third-Largest Laptop Maker in 2026 — Yahoo Finance https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/macbook-neo-might-help-apple-121243478.html 7 | Honest Takes — Living with the Neo Day to Day MacBook 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 Trends https://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 Saying Damn You Apple for Making a Near-Perfect Device — r/MacbookNeo https://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/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1t09qsr/kansas_city_public_schools_switching_to_macbook/ MacBook Neo Case Recommendations — r/macbook https://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 — 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/04/macbook-neo-vs-macbook-air/ Mac Neo: Winner for Remote Worker and VPN — r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1svmllc/mac_neo_winner_for_remote_worker_and_vpn/ Neo Cases https://amzn.to/3P1k73h Clear Case for MacBook Neo https://amzn.to/4wcC1kA Tomtoc sleeve for Macbook Neo Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheNeoNotebook Contact: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com Network: ThePodTalk.Net

    1h 12m

  4. APR 27

    Neo and writing apps

    The Neo group talks this week's news and our favorite Neo writing apps 1 | Behind the Curtain — MacBook Neo Launch Film Famous Campaigns: Handmade Craft Behind Neo Launch Film https://www.famouscampaigns.com/2026/04/apple-shows-the-handmade-craft-behind-macbook-neo-launch-film/ 9to5Mac: Apple Reveals How It Made the Neo Introduction Video https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/24/apple-reveals-how-it-made-the-delightful-macbook-neo-introduction-video/ 2 | Leadership Portrait — John Ternus's Apple Engadget: MacBook Neo Is a Glimpse into John Ternus's Apple https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/the-macbook-neo-is-a-glimpse-into-john-ternuss-apple-170000842.html 3 | Sales & Market Performance — Still at the Top Apple Must: Neo Tops Amazon Laptop Charts in US, UK https://www.applemust.com/macbook-neo-continues-to-top-amazon-laptop-charts-in-us-uk/ Digitimes: Neo Demand Surge Highlights Chip Shortage Pressure https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260421VL202/apple-macbook-sales-demand-launch.html 4 | The Competition Scrambles — Can Anyone Match the Neo? Gizmodo: PC Makers Will Struggle Making a MacBook Neo Killer https://gizmodo.com/pc-makers-are-gonna-struggle-making-a-macbook-neo-killer-2000750454 TechRadar: New Windows 11 Laptop Looks Like a True Neo Rival https://www.techradar.com/computing/laptops/new-windows-11-laptop-looks-like-a-true-macbook-neo-rival-that-should-worry-apple 5 | What's Next — MacBook Neo 2 Speculation Geeky Gadgets: Neo 2 Tipped for A19 Pro and 3x Faster AI https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/macbook-neo-2-early-launch/ 6 | Long-Read Reviews — Real-World Verdicts Inc.: 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/91336235 7 | Fix It Yourself — Official Repair Parts Now Available 9to5Mac: Official Repair Parts Now Available for MacBook Neo https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/08/you-can-now-buy-official-repair-parts-for-macbook-neo-iphone-17e-studio-display-xdr-more/ 8 | Community Corner MacBook 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 Birthday https://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 Mac https://www.reddit.com/r/opensource/comments/1sqkk6h/airassist_free_opensource_menu_bar_app_designed/ My Honest First Impression https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1suwvds/my_honest_first_inpression/ I Made an Extended Foot Bar — 3D Print Link Inside https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1swgq8l/got_tired_of_the_teetering_when_i_had_a_corner/ Best Mouse for MacBook Neo https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1srwhwr/best_mouse_for_macbook_neo/ 9 | Featured Topic: Writing Tools for the MacBook Neo Timing App Blog: Best Writing Apps for Mac in 2026 https://timingapp.com/blog/best-writing-apps/ The Sweet Setup: Best Writing App for Mac — Ulysses https://thesweetsetup.com/apps/best-writing-app-mac-iphone-ipad/ Setapp: 7 Best Writing Apps for Mac in 2026 https://setapp.com/app-reviews/best-writing-apps-for-mac Reedsy: 69 Writing Apps for Mac in 2026 https://reedsy.com/resources/writing-apps/mac/ iMore: Best Writing Apps for Mac 2026 https://www.imore.com/best-writing-apps-for-mac Macstock 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/@TheNeoNotebook Contact: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com Network: ThePodTalk.Net

    58 min

  5. APR 20

    Essential software for your Neo

    Marty, Dave, Eric and Brett provide this week's Neo news and what they think are some essential apps to have on your Macbook Neo 1 | Demand & Supply Neo Sells Out for April — 9to5Mac https://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 Gadgets https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/macbook-neo-stock-shortage/ Neo Sold Out — Best Prices at Amazon — Mashable https://mashable.com/article/macbook-neo-sold-out-best-price-at-amazon 2 | The Chip Dilemma Solving the Problem of Neo's Popularity — Six Colors https://sixcolors.com/post/2026/04/solving-the-problem-of-macbook-neos-popularity/ Neo's Chip Supply Problem — 9to5Mac https://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 — AppleInsider https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/04/13/mac-neo-should-be-the-follow-up-to-the-huge-success-of-the-macbook-neo 3 | Microsoft on Defense Surface Price Hikes — More Reason to Buy a Neo — 9to5Mac https://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 Trends https://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 — 9to5Mac https://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 — Engadget https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/microsofts-new-college-deal-is-a-half-hearted-answer-to-the-500-macbook-neo-215336362.html 4 | Neo vs. The Field Neo vs. Chromebook Plus — Who Wins? — PCMag https://www.pcmag.com/comparisons/macbook-neo-vs-chromebook-plus-apple-shakes-up-budget-laptops-but-who-wins Neo vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x — AppleInsider https://appleinsider.com/inside/macbook-neo/vs/macbook-neo-vs-lenovo-ideapad-slim-3x-inexpensive-mac-vs-windows-toe-to-toe Neo as My Only Writing Machine: 20,000 Words Later — Medium https://medium.com/macoclock/i-used-the-macbook-neo-as-my-only-writing-machine-20-000-words-later-heres-the-truth-21bacbcc3c3b Neo Moonlighting as a Windows Gaming Machine — Digital Trends https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/the-macbook-neo-is-moonlighting-as-a-windows-gaming-machine-and-its-doing-it-well/ 5 | Customize & Accessorize Multicolor Neo with Official Parts for $39 — 9to5Mac https://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 Trends https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/you-can-build-yourself-a-multi-color-macbook-neo-if-you-got-the-diy-tools-handy/ 6 | Community Corner What Was Your Main Reason for Purchasing? — r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1sjvnwz/ Homemade Case — r/MacbookNeo https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1sl56cu/ Neo for Apple Configurator — Worth It? — r/macbook https://www.reddit.com/r/macbook/comments/1sp9twr/ 7 | Must-Have Software 4 Neo Productivity Apps to Try Now — Fast Company/Yahoo Tech https://tech.yahoo.com/articles/4-macbook-neo-productivity-apps-090000484.html 5 Best Mac Utilities in 2026 — Digital Trends https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/5-best-mac-utilities-of-2026/ 5 Essential MacBook Apps in 2026 — BGR https://www.bgr.com/2130898/essential-macbook-apps-you-should-use-in-2026/ macOS Is 80% There — 10 Apps Finish the Job — Medium https://jess-writes-about-tech.medium.com/macos-is-80-there-these-10-apps-finish-the-job-2026-cb1159717500 30 Best Free macOS Apps + Homebrew Guide — Boredom at Work https://boredom-at-work.com/best-free-macos-software/ Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheNeoNotebook Contact: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com Network: ThePodTalk.Net

    1h 8m

  6. APR 13

    Help for Windows users new to MacBook Neo

    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-worse Section 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-users Section 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.html Section 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.html YouTube: youtube.com/@TheNeoNotebook | ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com | ThePodTalk.Net

    57 min

  7. APR 6

    Testing Neo to the max (and the mini)

    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 News Review Apple MacBook Neo https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/apple-macbook-neo Performance & Stress Testing MacBook Neo Stress Test: Lightroom and 8K Video https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/i-stress-tested-apples-599-macbook-neo-with-lightroom-and-8k-video MacBook 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 Results https://medium.com/macoclock/i-got-a-macbook-neo-to-run-xcode-the-results-were-surprising-a0e12c06290a MacBook Neo vs. Competing Platforms Why I Won't Upgrade My Chromebook to a MacBook Neo https://www.androidpolice.com/why-i-wont-upgrade-my-ageing-chromebook-to-a-macbook-neo/ MacBook Neo vs. Chromebooks https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/macbook-neo-vs-chromebooks-which-budget-laptop-is-right-for-you MacBook 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/T0Pzt9gaVHA Market Impact & Industry Analysis How 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/ Repairability Most Repairable MacBook in 14 Years https://www.ifixit.com/News/116152/macbook-neo-is-the-most-repairable-macbook-in-14-years Accessories Favorite 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 Neo https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/hardware/i-just-bought-a-macbook-neo-and-these-15-accessories-make-this-budget-laptop-feel-super-charged Bagintosh: Retro iBook-Inspired Bag https://www.bagintosh.com/ Tips, Hacks & Settings 10 Hacks Every MacBook Neo Owner Should Know https://lifehacker.com/tech/macbook-neo-hacks-and-tips 7 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-time Connect Two or More External Displays to Apple Silicon Macs https://www.macworld.com/article/675869/how-to-connect-two-or-more-external-displays-to-apple-silicon-m1-macs.html Buying & Pricing How to Get Student Discount on MacBook Neo https://itechhacks.com/how-to-get-student-discount-on-macbook-neo/ Marketing & Viral Moments The 'Little Finder Guy' https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/02/watch-new-macbook-neo-ads-starring-the-adorable-little-finder-guy/ Big Picture & Perspective The Biggest Misconception About MacBook Neo https://yourappleupdate.substack.com/p/the-biggest-misconception-about-macbook Topic Section New Case Sleeve for the Neo https://amzn.to/41bDnxL LibreOffice Download https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download-libreoffice/ Control Mac Mini from MacBook Neo via VNC On the Mac Mini: System Settings → General → Sharing Turn on Remote Login (SSH) Turn on Remote Management → Options (enable needed permissions) If not an admin, add your username as an allowed user To connect with full control from the Neo: Finder → Go → Connect to Server → type vnc://name_of_the_mini.local To mirror only (no control): Mac Mini → Control Center → Mirror Screen → select Neo Note: 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/@TheNeoNotebook Website: ThePodTalk.Net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

    53 min

  8. MAR 30

    Benchmarks, Reviews, and Accessories

    Marty, Eric, Dave, and Brett cover articles and news in the last week about the MacBook Neo. Benchmarks & Performance MacBook 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-video Liquid-Cooled MacBook Neo Performs 18% Better in Geekbench 6 vs. Stock — Tweaktown https://www.tweaktown.com/news/110709/liquid-cooled-macbook-neo-performs-18-percent-better-in-geekbench-6-vs-stock/index.html Silver 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 & Comparisons MacBook 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-you MacBook 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 Trends Can the MacBook Neo Shake Google's Chromebooks? — Yahoo Finance  https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/technology/articles/macbook-neo-shake-googles-chromebooks-220109718.html Apple's $599 MacBook Neo and Apple Intelligence — Yahoo Tech  https://tech.yahoo.com/ai/apple-intelligence/articles/apple-599-macbook-neo-3-170412342.html Why 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-sorpresa Forum 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 Price https://pogueman.substack.com/p/macbook-neo-90-of-the-laptop-54-of   Accessory Products discussed: Native Union sleeve https://www.nativeunion.com/collections/macbook-sleeves  MOSISO 360 Protective Laptop Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5WTMYX8  ACASIS 10Gbps Magnetic M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRX4X7VD Xcellon CFexpress Type B and UHS-II SD Card Reader https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1830408-REG/xcellon_cr_cfxbsdx_cfexpress_type_b_and.html MOKiN 10Gbps USB C Hub Ethernet, 7 in 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CN115DM4 YouTube: YouTube.com/@theneonotebook  Website: ThePodTalk.Net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

    53 min

  9. MAR 23

    Our first episode

    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 LOVE https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1rzheup/in_love/ Macbook Neo First Impressions as a Student https://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 Neo https://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.html How 50 years of moving fast and breaking stuff led to MacBook Neo https://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 Results https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/comments/1s09u3a/thermal_pad_mod_results/ Confused between Neo and MacBook Air https://www.reddit.com/r/MacbookNeo/s/LJz6gnBMlt  YouTube: YouTube.com/@theneonotebook Website: ThePodTalk.Net Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.com

    49 min

  10. MAR 22

    Promo: Neo Notebook

    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.

    3 min
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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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