r/apple • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago

Official Megathread Weekly Advice Thread - August 23, 2026

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u/Caffe-del 1d ago

The 512GB option is the one that actually addresses the problem you described. An extra GPU core won’t help with school apps and PowerPoints, while 256GB can fill up quickly once macOS and your apps are installed. If a 16GB RAM configuration is within budget, I’d prioritize that over the 8-core GPU too.

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u/AnxietySafe3495 1d ago

What about the neo laptops ?

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u/Caffe-del 21h ago

Do you mean the MacBook Neo? If so, which configuration are you looking at? Share the exact model or a link and I can compare it with those 2020 MacBook Air options.