Primary Technology MacBook Neo Review, Studio Display XDR Hands-On, Ticketmaster is the Worst
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Mar 12, 2026 A hands-on look at the new MacBook Neo and what its performance and display tradeoffs mean for real-world use. An unboxing and first impressions of the Studio Display XDR, including finish choices and daisy-chaining quirks. A deep dive into industry drama from Anthropic's lawsuit to Grammarly's AI controversy and Ticketmaster’s settlement backlash.
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Plug High-Speed Devices Into The Rear Port
- Avoid plugging high-speed peripherals into the MacBook Neo's front USB-C port because it's USB 2.0; use the rear port for faster transfers.
- Jason got an OS notification when he plugged an SD reader into the slower front port and moved it to the back port.
First Impressions Of The Studio Display XDR
- Stephen Robles unboxed the Studio Display XDR and found the camera and brightness notably improved over the older Studio Display.
- He noticed ProMotion benefits in Final Cut timelines and uses far lower brightness percentages thanks to XDR's high peak luminance.
Glossy Versus Nanotexture Tradeoff
- Glossy versus nanotexture is a real tradeoff: nanotexture slightly softens image but reduces reflections, while glossy preserves sharpness but shows reflections more.
- Stephen bought glossy XDR and now second-guesses not choosing nanotexture whenever background lights appear.