# I almost walked away with a new iPad until Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo — these are 5 reasons why I think the Neo is the better option

> It’s been years since I last invested in one of the best laptops, but now my trusted Chromebook is looking a little worse for wear.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/macbooks/i-almost-walked-away-with-a-new-ipad-until-apple-unveiled-the-macbook-neo-these-are-5-reasons-why-i-think-the-neo-is-the-better-option?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69ad97123983d1402a3afc4c)
- **Published:** 2026-03-08
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #macbook #laptops #apple #ipad #until #unveiled #almost #away
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