MacBook Neo Review - 6 Months Later

Is Apple's cheapest MacBook actually worth it? Can a computer running an iPhone chip really be THAT good? After 6 months with the MacBook Neo, we'll take you through all of it and whether we think its worth picking up. Sponsored by CleanMyMac. Get Tidy Today! Try CleanMyMac free for 7 days and use my code LATER for 20% off: https://clnmy.com/6MonthsLATER

We'll dive into how it handles everyday tasks on that A18 Pro iPhone chip, whether 8 gigs of RAM is actually a dealbreaker, the keyboard and trackpad, the fun factor of its color options, and the size that makes it such a great secondary machine. Then we'll get into the downsides — the ports, Wi-Fi speeds, charging, and the AI features it can't run — plus who we think this laptop is actually perfect for.

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🕰️Timestamps:
0:00 - Performance
1:07 - RAM Limitations
1:43 - Keyboard and Trackpad
2:09 - Colors and Design
2:32 - 60Hz Refresh Rate
2:53 - Size and Portability
3:31 - Managing RAM with CleanMyMac
5:01 - Downsides
8:36 - Who It's For
9:26 - Touch ID Upgrade
10:08 - Final Thoughts

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