Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Sold Out Through April Amid Surging Demand
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- MacBook Neo launched over a month ago and is still in high demand, with orders placed today delayed until May due to being sold out for April.
- The affordable $599 price, amidst global RAM shortages driving up competitors' prices, and Apple's brand appeal contribute to its popularity.
- Limited in-store availability exists at some Apple retail locations, while third-party retailers like Best Buy and Target also face delivery delays of at least a week.
- Demand has exceeded expectations, leading Apple to ramp up production and revise shipment estimates from 5-6 million to 10 million units in 2026.
- A potential supply constraint with the binned A18 Pro chips may require Apple to refresh the MacBook Neo sooner by restarting A18 Pro production or switching to an A19 Pro chip.
- Apple's CEO Tim Cook noted the launch week as the 'best ever for first-time Mac customers,' with further details likely discussed in the April 30 earnings call for Q2 2026.