Apple just dropped the MacBook Neo, and I wanted to answer the question I know a lot of iPad-first people are thinking right now: is this finally the “cheap Mac” that makes the iPad harder to recommend? In this video, I break down the Neo’s specs, performance expectations, design choices, battery life claims, and what it actually means in real-world use—especially if you’re someone like me who runs work and content creation on Apple devices. I also frame it the way I always do: workflows first. Where does macOS still win (file management, pro apps, multi-window work), and where does the iPad still feel unbeatable (touch + Pencil, portability, iPadOS-first creator setups)? The big takeaway is that the MacBook Neo isn’t automatically an “iPad killer”—but it absolutely puts pressure on the iPad lineup, especially if you were already pricing an iPad with a keyboard and accessories. If you’re choosing between an iPad Air/Pro and this Neo, I’ll help you decide based on how you actually work, not just specs on a slide.