Surprisingly Pro: MacBook Neo Handles 4K Video and 100MP Photos in New Test

Austin Blake / iphoneincanada - Apple’s new MacBook Neo is being positioned as the ultimate budget option for students and casual users, but Canadian tech reviewer Tyler Stalman decided to see if it could punch above its weight class. In a new performance test, Stalman put the $799 CAD …

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