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MacBook Neo

KSh 100,000.00

Apple’s breakthrough entry-level 13-inch ultraportable, engineered as a highly affordable everyday Mac that introduces an iPhone-class A-series processor to the macOS ecosystem for the first time. Sitting strategically below the MacBook Air lineup, the MacBook Neo utilizes a sleek, notchless aluminum chassis housing the Apple A18 Pro system-on-chip—delivering efficient burst processing alongside a fanless, entirely silent thermal footprint. It features a crisp 13.0-inch Liquid Retina display (2408×1506) framed by uniform, symmetrical bezels. Equipped natively with 8GB of unified memory and a highly responsive 256GB or 512GB solid-state drive, this lightweight workhorse provides seamless execution for standard productivity, web applications, and on-device Apple Intelligence tasks. Shipped with macOS Tahoe, it packs up to 16 hours of video playback battery life, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and a vibrant color palette spanning Blush, Citrus, Indigo, and classic Silver.

MacBook Neo

KSh 100,000.00

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    Variant / Model Storage / RAM Display Size Battery Capacity
    Standard Edition 128GB / 8GB RAM 6.1-inch OLED 3,200 mAh
    Pro Edition 256GB / 12GB RAM 6.7-inch AMOLED 4,500 mAh
    Ultra Edition 512GB / 16GB RAM 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 5,000 mAh
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The MacBook Neo marks a distinct paradigm shift for entry-level computing, optimizing hardware allocations to deliver a premium macOS user experience at a lower cost tier:

  • Silicon Integration & Thermal Dynamics: Shifting away from standard M-series Mac architecture, the laptop inherits the Apple A18 Pro chip (built on a cutting-edge 3nm process node). Featuring a 6-core CPU split into two high-performance and four energy-efficiency cores, it yields single-core burst speeds that punch well above its weight class. Because it runs without an internal fan, the aluminum enclosure stays dead quiet under load. The architecture incorporates a 16-core Neural Engine pushing up to 35 TOPS of INT8 computing, providing the hardware foundation needed to process local AI workloads like systemic text summarization, proofreading tools, and computational photo editing securely on-device.

  • Symmetrical Visuals & Tailored I/O Paths: The display moves away from the notch design found on upper-tier MacBooks, opting instead for a flat, iPad-style bezel framing a 13-inch LED-backlit IPS panel. Operating at 500 nits of peak brightness with full sRGB color space coverage, it remains bright and legible under typical indoor and outdoor lighting. To meet aggressive price points, Apple streamlined the physical port layout: the left side carries a high-speed USB 3 Type-C port (10Gb/s) capable of routing a single external 4K display at 60Hz via DisplayPort 1.4, while the right side houses a standard USB 2 Type-C port optimized for charging and basic device pairing.

  • Eco-Minded Chassis & Input Mechanics: Weighing just 1.23 kg and keeping a slim 1.27 cm side profile, the machine is highly optimized for students and mobile professionals. It integrates a full-sized Magic Keyboard alongside a precise Multi-Touch trackpad. In an unexpected design departure, the internal engineering is exceptionally modular—built with a screwed-down battery tray, modular internal ports, and a lack of restrictive parts-pairing, making it one of Apple’s most repair-friendly laptops in over a decade.

Technical Requirements & Material Specifications

The following matrix organizes the hardware architecture, physical parameters, and technical restrictions of the MacBook Neo:

Specification Category Technical Requirement / Hardware Standard
Processor & Compute Apple A18 Pro System-on-Chip (TSMC second-generation 3nm process node architecture)
CPU Architecture 6-core CPU (2 High-performance cores scaling up to 4.04 GHz; 4 Energy-efficiency cores at 2.42 GHz)
Graphics Processing Integrated 5-core Apple GPU (Hardware-accelerated ray tracing; Metal 4 graphic API support)
Neural Accelerator 16-core Apple Neural Engine (Engineered for on-device Apple Intelligence; 35 TOPS performance threshold)
Media Architecture Dedicated Media Engine; Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, and AV1 decoding
Unified Memory 8 GB LPDDR5X-7500 unified memory architecture (64-bit bus width; 60 GB/s bandwidth allocation)
Storage Capacity 256 GB or 512 GB onboard NAND Flash storage module (PCIe-based NVMe layout; ~1.6 GB/s read speeds)
Display Technology 13.0-inch diagonal Liquid Retina display; LED-backlit with IPS technology; Anti-reflective coating
Display Resolution 2408 $times$ 1506 native resolution at 219 pixels per inch (ppi); 16:10 widescreen aspect profile
Luminescence & Color 500 nits peak brightness; Standard sRGB color gamut coverage (Supports 1 billion colors)
Form Factor / Thermals Traditional aluminum clamshell design; Fanless passive cooling profile for completely silent execution
Audio Configuration Dual side-firing stereo speaker system; Support for Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos playback
Camera & Voice Mics 1080p FaceTime HD camera with computational video ISP; Dual-microphone array with beamforming
Input Interfaces Full-size Magic Keyboard (Non-backlit layout; 12 full-height function keys); Multi-Touch trackpad
Primary Left Port 1 $times$ USB 3 Type-C port (Up to 10Gb/s; supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4 video output)
Secondary Right Port 1 $times$ USB 2 Type-C port (Up to 480Mb/s data transfers; supports system power input/charging)
Wired Audio Port 1 $times$ 3.5mm headphone jack with basic analog output support
External Display Cap Supports 1 external monitor up to 4K resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate
Wireless Protocols Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax wireless band synchronization) + Bluetooth 6 wireless peripheral module
Security Architecture Secure Enclave coprocessor; Touch ID biometric scanner available exclusively on 512GB SKU models
Operating System macOS Tahoe (Universal ARM64 platform architecture supporting core desktop app ecosystem)
Power & Charging 36.5-watt-hour internal lithium-ion battery; Up to 16 hours streaming / 11 hours wireless web
Power Adapter Pack Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter (Charges device via either left or right Type-C interface)
Chassis & Footprint Dimensions: $29.75 times 20.64 times 1.27$ cm | Weight: 1.23 kg | Finishes: Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo

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Shipping & Delivery Details

  • Please ensure your delivery location, estate/apartment details, or preferred upcountry courier branch is accurately specified at checkout.
  • Orders within Nairobi are typically dispatched within 24 hours. Upcountry shipments are handed over to couriers within 1 business day after payment confirmation.
  • Kindly inspect your device packaging upon delivery. If you notice any tampered seals or transit damage, alert the courier rider/clerk and contact us immediately so we can verify and facilitate a swift replacement.
Shipping Method Destination Estimated Time Tracking Information
Nairobi Express Rider Within Nairobi & Environs Same Day / Next Day Real-time (WhatsApp/Call)
Secured Courier (Wells Fargo / G4S) Major Upcountry Towns 24 - 48 Hours Waybill Provided
Regional Shuttle Parcels (e.g., 2NK, 4NTE, Molo Line) Specific Regional Hubs Same Day (Transit Dependent) Receipt & Clerk Contact