Amid ongoing MacBook Neo shortages, Apple has reportedly tasked suppliers with doubling its original order to 10 million units in an attempt to satiate demand.
Buying a new MacBook Neo today remains an exercise in patience, with deliveries taking multiple weeks. The 13-inch, $599 laptop has proven hugely popular among students and mobile workers alike, so much so that Apple can't keep up.
Now, a report by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple has told its suppliers to produce more MacBook Neos than ever before. After an initial five-million-unit order, Apple has now doubled the figure to 10 million units.
More Neos on the way
Kuo was writing in a lengthy post on the X social network when he noted that "Sunny has become a new Apple CCM supplier, producing the MacBook Neo CCM." A CCM is a self-contained Compact Camera Module, ready to be used in laptops like the MacBook Neo.
Kuo went on to add that Apple has raised its 2026 shipment forecast from five million to 10 million units.
This news also matches a similar report from earlier in May. Then, analyst Tim Culpan reported that Apple had been forced to order more A18 Pro chips for the endeavor.
The MacBook Neo first went on sale on March 11, 2026, and almost immediately saw expected delivery dates slip by weeks and months. Delivery windows haven't improved much since.
Apple's present crack at the low-end of the market sells for just $599. It's even cheaper at just $499 when purchased in an education setting, or with a military discount.
