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The MacBook Neo is the 2018 iPad Pro All Over Again

April 04, 2026 in Apple, Technology, Mac

The $599 MacBook Neo delivers M1-rivaling performance at half the price — and like the 2018 iPad Pro, it may be the Mac that kills the upgrade cycle for good.

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Apr 4, 2026

The MacBook Neo is the 2018 iPad Pro All Over Again

Apr 4, 2026

The $599 MacBook Neo delivers M1-rivaling performance at half the price — and like the 2018 iPad Pro, it may be the Mac that kills the upgrade cycle for good.

Apr 4, 2026

May 26, 2022

M1 MacBook Air Review - Ultra Cool

May 26, 2022

The M1 MacBook Air is a surprisingly capable machine that punches well above its weight. Coming from a decade of 15" MacBook Pros, the author found the Air's fanless M1 chip powerful enough to outperform a fully-specced 2019 16" MacBook Pro in Final Cut Pro — handling a demanding 4K multi-cam edit for seven hours without a hitch. Beyond raw performance, the compact 13" form factor, improved Magic Keyboard, all-day battery life, and fanless design make it an exceptionally well-rounded daily driver. For most users, it's more than enough computer — and at a fraction of the cost of Apple's higher-end options.

May 26, 2022

Dec 15, 2021

The iPhone 13 Mini is the Best iPhone.

Dec 15, 2021

Good things really do come in small packages. After two months with the iPhone 13 mini, going back to a larger iPhone is hard to imagine. The improved battery life over the 12 mini was the tipping point, and the tradeoffs — smaller screen, no telephoto lens — turned out to be non-issues. The compact form factor actually improved daily life in unexpected ways: easier one-handed use, more photos taken, and less mindless scrolling. Same great phone, smaller package.

Dec 15, 2021

Nov 14, 2021

Apple’s iPad Pro Needs macOS.

Nov 14, 2021

The M1 iPad Pro is an incredibly powerful device held back by its own software. Packing the same chip as the MacBook Air into a tablet sounds exciting — until you realize there's little on iPadOS that actually takes advantage of it. Every year the hardware leaps forward while the software stays put. Until Apple bridges that gap — whether through macOS on iPad, a dock-triggered desktop mode, or touch-friendly Mac software — the iPad Pro remains a tough sell for anyone who actually needs to get serious work done.

Nov 14, 2021

Oct 26, 2021

FOMO is the REAL Problem with Apple’s New MacBook Pros. Here’s Why.

Oct 26, 2021

Apple's new MacBook Pros are the most compelling in the line's history — ProMotion displays, 20+ hour battery life, MagSafe, and a generational leap in performance thanks to Apple Silicon. Yes, next year's M2 chips will likely be faster, but that's always been true. The M1 Pro and Max are already so capable that they'll feel fast by any standard for years to come. If you need a new Mac and have the budget, there's no good reason to wait.

Oct 26, 2021