Apple raises student discount for MacBook Neo

Apple has reduced the discount available for students purchasing its most affordable MacBook Neo laptop, increasing the starting price on the Education Store in France from 699 to 739 euros. This change affects both the base model and the version with 512 GB of storage, which now costs 839 euros instead of 799 euros.

Second price increase for MacBook Neo

This is the second price-related change for the MacBook Neo since its launch in March. Initially, the laptop was priced at 699 euros for the general public and 599 euros for students, but it saw a 100 euro increase in June as part of a broader price adjustment for Apple products.

Discount reduction for students

The student discount has been reduced from 100 to 60 euros for both configurations of the MacBook Neo, with no changes to the hardware. This means the price increase has been passed on to students through a smaller discount, while the public price remains unchanged.

No explanation from Apple

Apple has not provided any official explanation for the adjustment. An archive from October 19 shows that the previous pricing was still in effect just nine days ago. Other Mac models, such as the MacBook Air and iMac, have not seen similar changes in their Education Store prices.

Retailer discounts may help

While the MacBook Neo has become more expensive for students, Apple has not raised the prices of Refurb models, which remain available for 679 euros or 759 euros. Retailers like Amazon occasionally offer discounts, so students who can wait may find better deals elsewhere.