MacBook Neo makes the rest of Apple’s lineup a whole lot harder to justify<div class="feat-image">
</div><p>Ever since the announcement of the $599 MacBook Neo over a week ago, I’ve been wondering: does this destroy the value proposition of other non-Pro laptops in Apple’s lineup? It’s a rather interesting question, because even at its incredibly affordable price point, MacBook Neo still manages to feel quite premium.</p>
<p>After actually trying out the laptop after its launch on Wednesday, I find myself even more perplexed on how this thing fits in Apple’s lineup – but not in a bad way.</p>
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MacBook Neo makes the rest of Apple’s lineup a whole lot harder to justify
