The Morning After: Our verdict on Apple’s $600 Macbook Neo - Engadget
…Our verdict on Apple’s $600 Macbook Neo An embarrassingly good laptop. By Mat Smith March 13, 2026 8:01 am EST Apple's new family of laptops might have a cringeworthy…
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I'll admit, I laughed at the MacBook Neo's name at first. It really does feel like a desperately hip name ASUS or Acer would slap onto their machines (in fact, Acer is doing so right now), rather than something Apple would even consider. But the Neo name is more than just a dated reference to the Matrix — it's also a clear signal that this is a new type of MacBook. It's the first one Apple has ever been able to sell so cheaply. It's the first one powered by a mobile A-series chip. And for many people, it will likely end up being their first Mac. The MacBook Neo also marks the first time Apple
MacBook Neo review: Apple puts every $600 Windows PC to shame - EngadgetShould you buy the MacBook Neo?
It's rare for Apple to genuinely surprise me these days, but the MacBook Neo did just that. It's a $599 computer that can handle basic workloads just fine, all the while looking like one of the company's more expensive notebooks. Most importantly, it delivers more speed, a brighter screen and an overall better user experience than any competing $600 Windows PC. It's so good, I think it'll make many people wonder why they've stuck with sub-par PCs for so long.
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Microsoft's new college deal is a half-hearted answer to the $500 MacBook Neo - Engadget
…MacBook Neo Is a bundle of discounted software worth the same to you as a great, cheap laptop? By Ian Carlos Campbell April 15, 2026 5:53 pm EST Apple's MacBook…
Engadget review recap: Lots of Apple devices, Galaxy S26, Dell XPS 16 and more - Engadget
…Apple MacBook Neo Apple 90 100 Expert Score MacBook Neo $599 The MacBook Neo is the best $599 laptop we've ever seen. The only downside is you're stuck with low…
Apple is reportedly looking into 3D printing aluminum iPhones and Apple Watches - Engadget
…Looking at Apple's just-announced MacBook Neo , the company introduced a new manufacturing process that saves on the amount of aluminum used, helping to achieve the $599 starting price for its…
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon C for entry-level Windows laptops - Engadget
…By Steve Dent May 28, 2026 9:00 am EST Apple's $599 ($499 for students) MacBook Neo changed people's expectations for budget laptops, and now we're seeing the PC…
The new XPS 13 is Dell's answer to the MacBook Neo - Engadget
The new XPS 13 is Dell's answer to the MacBook Neo It starts at just $599 for students or $699 for everyone else. By Sam Rutherford May 31, 2026 7:00…
MacBook Air M5 review: Same but faster - Engadget
…But the Air's place in Apple's lineup has changed with the simultaneous introduction of the $599 MacBook Neo. And unfortunately, Apple didn't keep the $999 price that last year…
Apple appears to have discontinued its cheapest Mac mini - Engadget
…In that case, the blow was softened by the availability of the MacBook Neo , which offered a lot of the power of Apple's Macs for a much more affordable $600. There…
Acer just announced a new budget laptop with Qualcomm's Snapdragon C chip - Engadget
…Budget-friendly laptops are all the rage nowadays and this looks like Acer's take on the impressive MacBook Neo . However, it's not quite as easy on the eyes as Apple…
A lot of you panic-bought PCs to avoid RAMaggedon 2026 - Engadget
…Of particular note, Apple's PC sales grew by 11 percent, likely on the strength of the M5 updates it made to the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air , and the introduction of…