A Full Apple Ecosystem Now Costs Less Than a MacBook Pro
Source: MacRumors
Apple’s entire entry‑level product lineup now costs less than a single 16‑inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip.
Entry‑level lineup
- iPhone 17e – $599
- MacBook Neo – $599
- iPad (11th generation) – $349
- Magic Keyboard Folio – $249
- Apple Pencil (USB‑C) – $79
- Apple Watch SE 3 – $249
- AirPods 4 – $129
- Apple TV 4K – $129
- HomePod mini – $99
- AirTag – $29
AppleCare One
AppleCare One, which can cover any three Apple devices of the buyer’s choosing, costs an additional $19.99 per month.
MacBook Neo
Announced on March 4, the MacBook Neo is the linchpin of the shift. Priced at $599, it is Apple’s most affordable laptop ever and the first Mac to contain an A‑series chip, using the A18 Pro that debuted in the iPhone 16 Pro. After its March 11 launch, Apple CEO Tim Cook said Apple saw its “best launch week ever for first‑time Mac customers.”
iPhone 17e
The iPhone 17e also retails for $599. It uses the same A19 chip and 48‑megapixel main camera as the $799 iPhone 17, differing mainly in a slightly smaller 60 Hz display, a single rear camera, and a notch design.
Apple Intelligence and upcoming updates
The entry‑level iPad is the only current Apple device that does not support Apple Intelligence. Support for Apple Intelligence is said to be “ready to go” and “still coming this year.” The next Apple TV and HomePod mini are expected to gain faster chips, along with Apple’s N1 chip for Wi‑Fi 7 and Thread support. All three devices have reportedly been ready for release since last year, primarily held up by the delayed arrival of a more capable version of Siri.