Apple has raised the price of the MacBook Neo on its US education storefront from $599 to $649. This adjustment cuts the discount for university students and staff to $50, down from the earlier $100 savings. The updated cost is already live on the official Apple website.
Retail pricing for the laptop climbed earlier this year from $599 to $699 during price adjustments across several laptops and tablets. The new $649 education tag reflects that change. Students and educators now receive half the discount they previously enjoyed when buying through academic channels.
Apple connects the price hike directly to memory chip shortages affecting device assembly. The company stated that parts constraints caused the cost increase while teams continue working to secure component supplies. Buyers must now pay the extra $50 to purchase the entry level laptop through the official school portal.
