Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro 8GB 256GB SSD Lime

The 13-inch IPS panel runs at 2408 x 1506 pixels, so text looks sharp and photos show plenty of detail. IPS technology keeps colours consistent when you view the screen from an angle, which helps when you share a video or a presentation with someone beside you. The taller-than-widescreen resolution also leaves more vertical room for documents, web pages and spreadsheets, meaning less scrolling during a busy working day. The display is not a touchscreen.

At the heart of the MacBook Neo is Apple's A18 Pro chip with a 6-core CPU. That is plenty for the tasks most people actually do on a laptop: browsing with lots of tabs, video calls, writing, email, online learning and light photo editing. Because Apple designs the chip and macOS together, apps launch quickly and the system stays responsive, so the notebook feels snappy in daily use rather than just good on paper.

With 8 GB of memory and a 256 GB SSD, this configuration covers everyday needs comfortably. The solid-state drive means fast start-up, quick file access and apps that open without long waits. 256 GB holds your system, a solid collection of apps and plenty of documents and photos. If you keep large video libraries, pairing the laptop with cloud storage or an external drive is a sensible way to keep space free.

Graphics are handled by the integrated 5-core GPU built into the A18 Pro chip; there is no discrete graphics card. For streaming in high resolution, editing holiday photos, putting together simple video clips and playing casual games, that is a capable setup. Integrated graphics also keep the design simple and efficient. Shoppers planning demanding 3D work or high-end gaming should look at a model with dedicated graphics instead.

The MacBook Neo comes with macOS Tahoe installed, so you can sign in and start working right away without installing an operating system yourself. macOS includes everyday apps for browsing, notes, photos and video calls, and it works smoothly with an iPhone or iPad if you already use Apple devices. Regular system updates from Apple keep the software current and add new features over time.

Instead of another grey laptop, the MacBook Neo arrives in a bright Lime colour that is easy to recognise on a desk, in a lecture hall or at a café table. The 13-inch format keeps the notebook compact enough to slip into a backpack or shoulder bag, which makes it practical to carry between home, school and the office every day.

This configuration makes the most sense for students, home users, remote workers and anyone moving to Mac for the first time. If your day revolves around documents, browsing, streaming, video calls and photo organising, the A18 Pro, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB SSD cover it well. It is less suited to heavy video production or AAA gaming, but as an everyday Mac it offers great value.