How to qualify for Apple's education discount - and get a $499 MacBook Neo for school

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Earlier this year, Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo, a competitively priced MacBook, at a private NYC event. ZDNET got a first look then, and we've since reviewed Apple's first budget laptop that's punching the market with color and no-fuss features.

While the Neo is the most affordable MacBook ever, regularly priced at $599, students should be aware that Apple offers educational discounts that take $100 off the regular price, making the laptop even more enticing. You just need to know how to obtain the offer.

Also:MacBook Neo review: My biggest concern with Apple's near-perfect budget laptop

While there's still some time before the new school year begins, those purchasing for colleges, which usually start earlier than K-12 schools, may want to start making a decision on their hardware soon.

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