The $119 MacBook Neo deal going viral on TikTok is a scam, and I almost fell for it here's where you can actually find it on sale

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Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:03:26 +0000

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I almost fell for the viral $199 MacBook Neo deal at Target, only to find out it was a scam, so I'm rounding up real discounts you can find on Apple's cheapest MacBook.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As someone who writes about
tech deals for a living, I was amazed to see a deal on TikTok that claimed
you could get a MacBook Neo for only $119.99. That's a shocking discount, so much so that I thought there had to be strings attached, or maybe it was just too good to be true. And it was.

The $119 MacBook Neo offer , claimed as a "back-to-school deal," was a scam. Advertised on TikTok and Instagram as a real deal at Target, but the retailer has no such discount or promotion. When you click on the offer, it takes you to a third-party website that promises up to $750 in Target gift cards if you complete 3 to 5 partner deals that include offers, trials, and sign-ups. Generally, if you have to jump through those hoops, it's a good sign it's a scam. (Image credit: TikTok) This scam has become viral because who wouldn't want Apple 's shiny new MacBook Neo for only $119? Ever since the price hike on Apple's MacBooks in July , you couldn't find Apple's budget MacBook for under $699.

The 13-inch Neo is Apple's cheapest MacBook on the market, yet it's packed with premium features, including a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, Apple's powerful A18 Pro chip for speedy performance, and AI capabilities. In our MacBook Neo review , we called it 'the best budget laptop you can buy right now', praising its design, build quality, and performance for the price.
While direct discounts are sparse, I've listed today's best deals on the MacBook Neo, including a trade-in offer and a free Starbucks gift card at
Best Buy, a $10 price cut from Amazon , and Apple's popular $100 education discount for students and teachers. Today's best discounts on Apple's MacBook Neo Apple MacBook Neo: was $699 now $689 at Amazon

The MacBook Neo is in stock in all colors at Amazon, with a small $10 price cut. While we've seen the budget MacBook drop to $589.99, this is the best deal we've seen since the price hike in July. It's also an incredible price for a feature-packed MacBook with an A18 Pro chip, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.

Apple MacBook Neo at Best Buy: save when you trade-in and get a free $25 Starbucks gift card If you're looking to upgrade and trade in your current laptop, this is a fantastic deal at Best Buy. Depending on your trade-in value, you can save big on Apple's MacBook Neo and get close to that Target scam price of $119. The retailer is also throwing in a free $25 Starbucks
gift card with your purchase - no strings attached. View Deal Apple MacBook Neo: was $699 now $599 at Apple Australia

The MacBook Neo is currently $100 off thanks to Apple's education discount. This applies to current and newly accepted college students and their
parents, as well as faculty, staff, and homeschool teachers. You must verify with UNiDAYS, and the discount will be applied at checkout. View Deal More of today's best MacBook deals Apple MacBook Neo 599.97 View Deal See all prices Apple MacBook Air M5 (2026) 1,249 View Deal See all prices Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 Pro (2026) 2,287.97 View Deal See all prices Apple 13" MacBook Air M4 (2025) 877.89 View Deal See all prices Alone in the Dark 2024 21.99 View Deal See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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