Apple Announces New Mac Sales Record Following MacBook Neo LaunchApple's CEO Tim Cook today
said the Mac just had its "best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers," which suggests that the new
MacBook Neo has been a hit with customers buying their first laptops or switching from Windows.
Apple released the MacBook Neo last Wednesday, March 11. In the U.S., pricing starts at just $599 for the general public and an even lower $499 for college students. The laptop is powered by a version of the iPhone 16 Pro's A18 Pro chip, and it is available in colorful finishes like Citrus, Blush, and Indigo, alongside traditional Silver.
Apple also released MacBook Air models with the M5 chip and MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips last week, so it was a big week for new Macs, but the affordable MacBook Neo is likely driving the record number of first-time Mac buyers.
If you want a MacBook Neo, you may have to wait. In the U.S., MacBook Neo orders placed through Apple's online store today are estimated to be delivered between April 6 and April 13. However, it may be possible to find a MacBook Neo sooner at one of Apple's retail stores, or through authorized resellers such as Amazon and Walmart.
<div class="center-wrap"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mac just had its best launch week ever for first-time Mac customers. We love seeing the enthusiasm!</p>— Tim Cook (@tim_cook)
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