Apple raises MacBook Neo production target to 10 million units
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Updated · Wccftech · May 6
Apple raises MacBook Neo production target to 10 million units
14 articles · Updated · Wccftech · May 6
The reported increase from 5 million-6 million comes as delivery times stretch to four weeks and Apple pays TSMC a premium to secure more A18 Pro chips.
TSMC's 3nm N3E capacity is said to be tight because of AI demand, while higher DRAM costs could lift the MacBook Neo's bill of materials and potentially its price.
The $599 laptop has reportedly sold strongly, and Apple may add new colours to offset any price rise, even as some online retailers still list discounted stock.
With the AI boom consuming advanced chips, can Apple's budget MacBook Neo avoid a significant price increase?
Is the AI industry's insatiable demand for chips making affordable consumer technology a thing of the past?