Even $100 more expensive, Apple's MacBook Neo still offers great bang for your buck

A shopper tries out the MacBook Neo, which now costs $699 — or $599 for students — after Apple's memory-related price hikes. credit should read LONG WEI/ Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images Apple's MacBooks now cost $100 to $300 more after memory shortage-related price increases. While the hikes could dissuade shoppers from the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lineups, the Neo remains a solid value. The Neo offers Apple's premium build quality and app ecosystem — plus students can ge...