Apple launches $599 MacBook Neo
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You can already snag the new Apple 2026 MacBook Neo laptop on Amazon in all four viral colors — and it costs way less than you might think. Even we were surprised. Here's the deal.
Apple’s new MacBook Neo gives the company its cheapest laptop ever, creating a budget entry into the Mac lineup.
Positioned below the MacBook Air as an entry-level machine, this new MacBook is the most affordable laptop the company has ever made, with a starting price of $599. While it's been possible to buy a new MacBook Air at lower prices—like the 2020 M1 MacBook Air Apple sold for several years for $699 exclusively through Walmart —this is officially the cheapest MacBook out the gate.
The launch of the MacBook Neo just reshuffled Apple’s laptop pecking order. Here’s what separates the new budget Mac from the traditional "starter" Mac, the MacBook Air.
Apple Inc. rolled out the $599 MacBook Neo in its biggest push yet into low-end laptops, aiming to challenge Windows PCs and Chromebooks for budget-minded shoppers.
Apple now has three portable computers that are priced around $600. MacBook Neo, iPad Air, and the plain iPad paired with Apple’s Magic Keyboard Folio each fit the bill. They offer very different experiences for the money, however, so here’s how they compare.
Apple just unveiled MacBook Neo, a new model in its MacBook laptop series, at an impressively affordable price. The trailer notes that the company “reimagined” how to make a laptop from the “ground up,
Apple's MacBook lineup aims to handle creative tasks flawlessly, offers a rich ecosystem of integration, but may struggle with gaming performance and compatibility. Lenovo ThinkPads have lots of ports, great keyboards, and are durable enough to be used in space, but require navigation through an extensive catalog to find the right model.