#apple new macbook air

Apple has just unveiled a 2020 version of the MacBook Air. It was bound to happen but we're still very surprised that Apple made a budget Macbook. For the longest time, the entry-level Macbook Air (at $999) has always been the most affordable in the laptop line-up. So, when Apple announced the Macbook Neo, it broke all expectations. We've seen some tell-tale signs in past years -- the iPhone SE, the iPhone 16e, iPhone 17e, Apple Watch SE and now, the MacBook Neo. So, let's break down the Neo and see where Apple focused and where it compromised to make a $599 MacBook that got everyone excited all over again. The last time a MacBook did not have a backlit keyboard was around 2010 with the 13-inch MacBook Air. The mechanical trackpad on the Neo can pass off as a cheaper version of the Force Trackpad on the Air and Pro but if you're a longtime MacBook user, you will feel the difference. Read more in our articles including "Apple MacBook Air 2020 now official" and "Apple MacBook Neo Review".