iPad Pros MacBook Neo with Matt Birchler and Riley Hill (iPad Pros - 0246)
Mar 26, 2026
Riley Hill, iPad enthusiast and workflow creator, and Matt Birchler, writer and app developer, debate the MacBook Neo and the future of touch Macs. They compare Neo as a travel companion to iPad workflows. They discuss touchscreen Macs, OS convergence rumors, developer impacts, virtualization ideas, and how product design and ports shape real-world use.
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Matt Chose Indigo Neo As A Fun Travel Laptop
- Matt Birchler bought an indigo MacBook Neo and likes its novelty, color, and travel suitability despite not being the highest-performance option.
- He values the Neo as a fun, compact travel laptop even while owning better machines.
Preferencing iPadOS Is Rational Not Irrational
- Platform preference is reasonable: some people legitimately prefer iPadOS interaction over macOS despite tradeoffs.
- Matt returned to the Mac after years of being iPad-only but still craves a device that blends iPad simplicity and Mac power.
Many Users Want A Tablet Mac That Stays Mac
- Many iPad fans want a single device that combines iPad touch interaction with Mac-level apps and capabilities.
- Matt Birchler imagines a touchscreen Mac tablet that stays on macOS when detached, offering Mac apps with touch and Pencil support.