Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The new $599 MacBook Neo might seem like bad news for the iPad lineup… but it could actually be the best thing that’s happened to the iPad Pro.

In this video, I break down why Apple introducing a true entry-level MacBook changes the entire conversation around the iPad. For years the iPad has lived in an awkward middle ground between tablet and laptop replacement. Now that the MacBook Neo exists, the iPad Pro can finally focus on what it does best: powerful touch computing, Apple Pencil workflows, creativity, and ultra-portable versatility.

We also compare the A18 Pro vs M5 chip performance, look at Geekbench scores, and explain why the iPad Pro is still dramatically more powerful than Apple’s new budget MacBook.

Let me know in the comments: Is the MacBook Neo good or bad for the iPad?

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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 - Why the MacBook Neo seems bad for iPad
00:25 - Why this might actually be GOOD for iPad Pro
00:49 - The iPad’s identity crisis since iPadOS
02:04 - Why Apple needed a $600 MacBook
02:20 - How MacBook Neo changes the buying decision
03:19 - A18 Pro performance explained
04:05 - Geekbench comparison: A18 Pro vs M5
04:59 - Why iPad Pro is still much more powerful
05:35 - Why MacBook Neo helps the iPad Pro
06:14 - iPad Pro hardware advantages
06:46 - Who the iPad Pro is really for
07:19 - Apple’s lineup finally makes sense
08:13 - The future of iPadOS and Apple platforms
08:31 - Is the MacBook Neo good for Apple?
09:08 - Workflows I want to test with MacBook Neo

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