The MacBook Neo now comes with a free $25 Starbucks gift card at Best Buy
THE SO WHAT
A $25 coffee kicker on a flagship MacBook is a reminder that even premium hardware is leaning on retail promos to move volume. If you're planning device rollouts, expect more bundle-based pricing games and negotiate around total value, not just sticker price.
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