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The MacBook Neo was Apple\u2019s best-selling Mac in the first quarter of 2026<\/b>, according to the latest data from IDC.<\/p>\n
IDC estimates that Apple shipped 1.1 million MacBook Neo units<\/b> during the quarter ended March 2026. By comparison, the MacBook Air (M5) and MacBook Pro (M5) recorded shipments of more than 900,000 and 550,000 units, respectively.<\/p>\n
What makes the achievement even more impressive is the MacBook Neo\u2019s launch timeframe. The entry-level MacBook only became available at retail on 11 March, meaning it managed to outsell every other Mac model in just three weeks<\/b> on the market.<\/p>\n
IDC added that demand for the MacBook Neo has exceeded expectations in several markets. In India, for example, retailers are reportedly struggling to secure sufficient inventory.<\/p>\n
While the US accounted for 44% of total MacBook Neo shipments, IDC believes the device\u2019s growing popularity could reshape Apple\u2019s strategy in price-sensitive markets<\/b>. Traditionally, Apple has relied on discounted older MacBook models to compete in the entry-level notebook segment. The success of the MacBook Neo suggests the company may now have a purpose-built product capable of attracting first-time Mac buyers and Windows users looking for a more affordable alternative.<\/p>\n
Apple\u2019s move into the lower-cost laptop category has already sent shockwaves through the PC industry. S.Y. Hsu described the MacBook Neo\u2019s pricing strategy as \u201ca shock to the entire industry<\/b>\u201d, noting that Windows PC manufacturers are scrambling to formulate a response.<\/p>\n
However, sustaining the MacBook Neo\u2019s momentum may prove challenging. The ongoing global memory chip shortage continues to put pressure on Apple\u2019s supply chain and manufacturing costs. Former Bloomberg journalist Tim Culpan recently claimed that Apple is considering discontinuing the entry-level 256GB configuration and offering only the 512GB model. Rising component costs could also force the company to revisit its pricing strategy.<\/p>\n
Source: TechCrunch<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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