Apple is reportedly developing a new MacBook Neo with significant upgrades. This next generation device is expected to feature the more powerful A19 Pro chip. It will also boast an increase in RAM, jumping to 12GB. This is an improvement over the current model's A18 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM. New color options are also anticipated for the upcoming MacBook Neo. The release timeline remains undisclosed, but the first half of next year is a likely target. The current MacBook Neo, launched earlier this year, saw a price increase from $599 to $699. However, it remains the most affordable MacBook option, even compared to the MacBook Air. The education store and refurbished models still offer the device at the original $599 price point for eligible buyers. It will be interesting to observe the impact of the $100 price hike on sales.