The new MacBook Neo is equipped with two USB‑C ports, but they are not the same. The left USB‑C port supports USB 3 speeds up to 10 Gb/s, while the right USB‑C port, which is closer to the trackpad, is limited to USB 2 speeds of only 480 Mb/s. As a result, Apple states that external‑display connection is supported only by the left port.
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Since the ports are unlabeled, this limitation can be annoying. Fortunately, John Gruber from Daring Fireball reported that if you connect an external display to the wrong port, macOS will prompt you to use the other port.
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Apple says the MacBook Neo supports an external display with up to 4K resolution at 60Hz. If you want to learn more about the features and specifications you'll have to accept if you buy a MacBook Neo, read our detailed article on the limitations.
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The MacBook Neo is available for pre-order now, with prices in the U.S. starting at $599 ($499 for students). The laptop ships on Wednesday, March 11.
