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Hardware Apple

Early reviews say the MacBook Neo redefines the budget laptop

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo arrives with a premium aluminum build, bright display, solid A18 Pro performance, and battery life that punches well above its price. Reviewers largely agree it resets expectations for what a budget laptop can be, despite the evident trade-offs that remind you how Apple kept costs down. Don't miss our editorial on the Neo for insight into the industry implications beyond the device itself.
By Ivan Franco,
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Hardware Apple

Apple unveils $599 MacBook Neo powered by A18 Pro iPhone chip

Available to students for $499
Highly anticipated: Apple has finally unveiled its entry into the budget laptop segment, starting at $599 and delving deep into cheap Windows PC territory. For a roughly 45% price reduction compared to the latest MacBook Air, customers sacrifice a moderate amount of horsepower and are limited to just 8GB of RAM. On the other hand, the MacBook Neo features an aluminum chassis, Apple's typically excellent displays, long battery life, and weighs just 2.7 pounds.
Full story By Daniel Sims, 27 comments
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Hardware Industry

These ultra-budget laptops "include" 1.2TB storage, but most of it is OneDrive trial space

Watch out for borderline fraudulent deals on Amazon
Cutting corners: As the ongoing AI-fueled memory shortages raise hardware prices, options for ultra-budget laptops are becoming limited. Some manufacturers and resellers appear to be taking advantage of the desperation in the sub-$500 segment with deceptive advertising, often including OneDrive trials in their storage specifications. Many also skimp on processors, screen resolution, and RAM when better deals show that this is unnecessary.
Full story By Daniel Sims, 16 comments
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