The MacBook Neo costs $500 less than the Air but has trade-offs worth considering
New York: Five hundred dollars. That is how much more the MacBook Air costs compared to the MacBook Neo.
The bigger question you need to ask yourself is whether you will use this laptop all day for your job. If you will work on it for eight hours each day, do not get the MacBook Neo. It will be so slow that you will get very frustrated. Even though you may like the lower price, you should trust me that you will not be happy.
If you answered “No” to the all-day work question, then the MacBook Neo could save you money. Many people have a work computer at their office and just need something for nights, weekends, or traveling. Students in high school or college would also be a great fit for the Neo.
The screen size difference between these computers is not big. The MacBook Neo has a 13-inch screen while the regular MacBook Air has a 13.6-inch screen. That is less than half an inch difference. You can get a 15-inch MacBook Air screen, but it costs an extra $200.
The computers weigh the same, but the MacBook Air is a little thinner. The MacBook Neo has a design that looks more playful than other MacBooks. It has rounder edges, white key covers, and comes in fun colors like Silver, Blush, Citrus, and Indigo.