The MacBook Neo is experiencing iPhone-like shortages as Tim Cook hails best launch week ever for new Mac buyers

Date:
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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Shipping for the MacBook Neo has been pushed to mid-April, so it's best to
act now if you don't want to wait longer to snag one.

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attributed to first-time Mac owners, making it the biggest Mac launch for Apple Havent ordered your new MacBook Neo yet? Well, Id advise you to score Apple s budget laptop sooner rather than later, as its experiencing shipping delays everywhere.

Following its launch on March 11, the MacBook Neo has proved to be one of Apples most popular products in recent years, but it appears that the tech giant hasnt been able to keep up with the skyrocketing demand thats come with it. As a result, shipping delays are increasing, and now you may not be able to get your hands on a MacBook Neo until mid-April at the very earliest. According to 9to5Mac , every configuration of the MacBook Neo has sold out in the US and wont be shipped until between April 6 and April 13 when you order from Apples online store, pushing shipping dates back a good two to three weeks. Article continues below You may like MacBook Neo preorders the best places to buy the Apple laptop that 'delivers the magic of the Mac at a breakthrough price' Why the new MacBook Neo is already the most important product of 2026 The MacBook Neo isn't just cheap it's cheaper and easier to repair too

Apples online store in the UK is showing similar dates, and most models are due to be shipped between April 9 and April 16. Based on which iteration of the Neo you opt for, you could be looking between April 16 and April 23 for your device to be shipped this is mainly for the MacBook Neo with the Blush finish, and applies to both the 256GB and 512GB models. Ordering from your local Apple store may not be the best idea either, as in-store collection dates are also being pushed back. Waiting until next month to snag what will undoubtedly become one of the best budget laptops isnt ideal, but a few weeks back, we predicted that Apple would sell these by the boatload , and voil.
But despite the frustrating delays, it reveals something monumental for Apple as a company, and its all thanks to first-time Mac customers.

For the first time, a MacBook launch has ushered in a demand that you only really see with the release of a new iPhone. Apple CEO Tim Cook has deemed it the best launch week ever for Macs, which has been fuelled by first-time MacBook owners. This can be attributed to the MacBook Neos affordability, giving users who've wanted to convert to Mac a better entry point, but could never justify the hefty price tag. But the Neo has also done a stellar job at luring casual users and students.

Just like us, users on Reddit also expected the demand, with one describing the MacBook Neo as such a neat notebook, garnering a shedload of responses agreeing that it'll be a big hit with scholars, especially when September comes around. Not only that, but Apples budget laptop has given users more reason to not opt for an iPad, which costs around the same as the MacBook
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With this in mind, picking a MacBook Neo up at your nearest Apple store may
be your best option if you dont want to wait nearly three weeks for one to arrive. Alternatively, you can try other retailers such as Amazon , which offers same-week shipping. Unfortunately, the MacBook Neo is out of stock on Amazon UK, so heading to the Apple store is your best shot right now. Today's best Apple MacBook Neo deals Apple MacBook Neo 599 569.97 View See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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