The MacBook Neo

Post by kstrauser » Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 4:58 AM UTC

Liftyee wrote: post #742

kstrauser wrote: post #539

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You're comparing a $1254-minimum laptop[0] with a $599-minimum laptop[1] and asserting that the one that's twice as expensive is nicer. I'd expect it to be. In fact, I'd demand it. (I'm ignoring the "old model, found cheaply" bit because that's entirely irrelevant. You can find old Macs on sale around, too, but that doesn't mean you can reasonably compare them to the MSRP of a brand new device.) [0] https://www.lenov…

I don't see why comparing prices between used and new options is unreasonable in this case. If I want a machine to do XYZ (without the stipulation that it be new ), then an older model might well be better value. "In $CURRENT_YEAR, how can I get X processing power?" Of course, old Macs should factor into that too. Also, it's a different story if I do want something brand new.

Post by VerifiedReports » Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 5:03 AM UTC

schaefer wrote: post #236

VerifiedReports wrote: post #44

Windows is such an offensive, defect-ridden pile of shit now that every PC maker should be blaming Microsoft for their inability to compete with the Neo. I bought my parents Asus laptops years ago, and can't wait to replace them with a Neo. Microsoft has spurned and scorned users. Now it's time for computer makers to push back and reject its shit. I'd love to see a consortium of computer makers come together to refin…

>I'd love to see a consortium of computer makers come together to refine a Linux distro that's consumer-friendly enough to oust Windows and compete with Mac OS. System 76 already has Pop!_OS. Lenovo.com/linux will redirect you to a list of linux compatible lenovo laptops that's a mile long.

Post by raw_anon_1111 » Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 5:08 AM UTC

bigyabai wrote: post #255

Teever wrote: post #181

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How do you reconcile the fact that that Apple will sell millions of these devices without a compatible Linux distribution shipping for years if ever with your claim about it being DOA? Like sure it’s DOA to you, but in what world does that really matter when it’s going to sell so well?

The same way I reconcile the fact that the 11" Macbook sold millions of devices; consumers don't care. They don't buy Macs as a conscious evaluation of what the device is capable of or how well it was made. Even the 2019 16" Macbook Pro, arguably the worst Mac ever sold, has millions of units floating around in Obsoleteland. Personally I agree with the parent's comment. I used to buy Macs, but nowadays Apple alienate…

Post by raw_anon_1111 » Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 5:13 AM UTC

cromka wrote: post #69

Just imagine what Apple would do to the market if they also offered a full Linux support, but not Windows... They'd probably own some 70% of Linux market outright and also double its overall size overnight.

Post by runako » Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 5:22 AM UTC

MYEUHD wrote: post #750

runako wrote: post #707

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> fixed 8GB of RAM. I think that’s too little for a modern Mac operating on the modern web. The best comparator here is likely the iPhone 16 Pros, released in late 2024. These were the flagship iPhones until late 2025. They are only one generation old. They have the same CPU and the same 8GB of RAM. I have never heard anyone complain that they suffer performance-wise from having too little RAM. Many of the apps non-d…

On iOS if an app remains in the background for over ~30 seconds, it gets killed. So, you can't really compare. On iOS you can have 3GB of RAM and it wouldn't be a bottleneck.