MacBook Neo, The (Not-So) Thin MacBook, Apple and Memory

Here's something that caught my attention — Apple's new MacBook Neo isn’t exactly thin or flashy, but it still packs a punch. According to Ben Thompson writing in TechCrunch, Apple built it to be affordable, not sleek. And honestly, that’s part of why it still performs well. You see, thanks to Apple Silicon, even a cheaper device can run demanding tasks. But here’s where it gets interesting — most of the heavy lifting now happens in the cloud. As Thompson points out, software like productivity apps or even some creative tools don’t need fierce local power anymore. So what does this mean for you? It’s a shift in how we think about hardware — less about raw specs, more about clever software and cloud reliance. And get this — Apple’s strategy isn’t just about cutting costs. It’s about rethinking what a laptop needs to be, especially for those who just want to get stuff done without breaking the bank or lugging around a super-thin machine. The future might be more about the cloud than the chassis.