The MacBook Neo Fooled Me. Here's the Honest Truth After 3 Months.

The MacBook Neo impressed me right out of the box. Three months later, some of those early impressions held up and some didn't. In this long-term review I break down the real-world RAM situation, the storage tradeoffs, what this computer handles well, and the exact type of person I think should actually buy it. tomtoc Defender A13 for MacBook Neo: https://geni.us/1NZtmUv 256GB Neo: https://geni.us/neo256 512 GB Neo: https://geni.us/neo512 Mac Buying Help: https://www.adamtalks.tech/mac My Gear & Other Recommendations My Desk Setup:    • Ultimate Mac Productivity Desk Setup (2025)   My Full Video Making Kit: https://adamtalks.tech/gear As an Amazon Associate and a B&H affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This video contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase from either Amazon or B&H, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. DO YOU HAVE A PRODUCT YOU'D LIKE ME TO REVIEW? You can drop me an email at [email protected] Visit my website https://adamtalks.tech 00:00 Three Months with the MacBook Neo 00:22 What It Can Run: Apps and Performance 00:38 The 8GB RAM Problem Explained 00:56 Colors: Indigo vs Citrus 01:10 Keyboard and Trackpad: Not a Deal Breaker 01:36 No Keyboard Backlight 01:42 No Touch ID on the Base Model 02:09 256GB Storage: Avoid It 02:32 What I Love: Full macOS App Support 02:54 Light Video Editing and Export Speed 03:11 Why Exports Are So Slow 03:24 RAM Usage in Real-World Use 03:52 Apps Crashing? Not Really 04:10 Tomtoc Sponsor: Defender A13 Sleeve 05:06 Ports: What Apple Cut and Why It Matters 05:38 Display Quality vs MacBook Air 05:54 Final Assessment After 3 Months 06:09 256GB Model Should Not Exist 06:30 Touch ID Is Non-Negotiable 06:42 Who the MacBook Neo Is Actually For 07:33 Who Should Buy the MacBook Air Instead 07:53 Best First Mac in the $500-$700 Range 08:01 Final Verdict