New Delhi, March 4 (NationPress) On Wednesday, Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, featuring a stunning 13-inch Liquid Retina display, remarkable all-day battery life, and the powerful A18 Pro chip designed to handle on-device AI tasks, including advanced photo effects.

The MacBook Neo boasts a robust aluminium chassis available in a variety of stunning colors — blush, indigo, silver, and a refreshing citrus hue.

With a staggering battery life of up to 16 hours, this laptop ensures users can stay productive throughout the day on a single charge. The device is equipped with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera and dual microphones to guarantee excellent video and audio quality, while the dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio provide an immersive sound experience, as stated by the company.

The MacBook Neo also includes Apple’s acclaimed Magic Keyboard for an enjoyable and accurate typing experience, alongside a spacious Multi-Touch trackpad that supports intuitive gestures for effortless navigation.

Pre-orders for the MacBook Neo are available starting today in 30 countries and regions, including the US. Customers can expect deliveries and availability at Apple Store locations and authorized resellers from March 11. The starting price for the MacBook Neo is Rs 69,900, with an education pricing of Rs 59,900.

“We’re thrilled to announce the MacBook Neo, which brings the enchantment of the Mac at a groundbreaking price,” remarked John Ternus, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering.

“Designed from the ground up to be more accessible, the MacBook Neo is a laptop that only Apple could produce. It features a sturdy aluminium build, a brilliant Liquid Retina display, Apple silicon performance, all-day battery life, high-quality camera, microphones, speakers, a Magic Keyboard, and the intuitive functionalities of macOS. There’s truly no other laptop like it,” he emphasized.

Weighing in at just 2.7 pounds, it’s also convenient to carry in a backpack or handbag. The 13-inch Liquid Retina display offers a resolution of 2408-by-1506 pixels, 500 nits brightness, and supports 1 billion colors, making text and images sharp and vibrant.

At its core, the MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro, allowing users to efficiently perform daily tasks such as web browsing, document creation, content streaming, photo editing, and utilizing AI.

The 1080p FaceTime HD camera on the MacBook Neo is equipped with optimized image processing for rich video quality during calls. It includes two USB-C ports for accessory connections or external displays, with both ports capable of charging.