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I\u2019ll cut to the chase. Even though the MacBook Neo is excellent and punches well above its weight, it is not perfect and it has its limitations. I\u2019ll list some now.<\/p>\n
The lack of high-speed USB 3 ports could be problematic.\u00a0The Neo\u00a0really\u00a0only\u00a0has\u00a0one port for power and data<\/b>.\u00a0This means most people will probably need to get a USB-C hub to make it work as a primary system.\u00a0The second USB-C port, which only supports USB\u00a02, is really only\u00a0good\u00a0for peripherals like keyboards and mice, and I\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0know that many people\u00a0who\u00a0still use wired versions of them.<\/p>\n
For most people, the Neo will not be lacking in performance.\u00a0It has more than enough\u00a0grunt\u00a0for everyday tasks like emails, spreadsheets, and browsing the web.\u00a0Even editing high-resolution photos and the odd 4K clip didn\u2019t pose too much of a problem. Where it starts struggling is when you have many apps opened at once<\/b>. The way it manages memory is remarkable, but it\u2019s not magic. You will hit a wall at some point when there\u2019s only 8GB of memory to play around with. If you are a wild multitasker like I am, you\u2019ll notice the Neo slowing down at some point.<\/p>\n
An old saying keeps ringing in my head when I think about the Neo. Just because you can, doesn\u2019t mean you should<\/b>.\u00a0The Neo is capable and\u00a0will do\u00a0a great many things, plus, its price is very attractive (starts at just S$849), but it\u2019s not necessarily the best tool for the job.\u00a0This is where the MacBook Air comes in.<\/p>\n