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For those that prefer macOS over Windows, the MacBook Neo is a very compelling option. At just $599.99 (the most affordable MacBook to date!), it delivers amazing build quality and reliable performance without major compromises. Inside, you’ll find an A19 Pro chip with 6 CPU cores, a 16-core Neural Engine, 5-core GPU, 8GB of memory, and a 256GB SSD. That’s plenty of power for the day-to-day stuff like browsing, emailing, writing papers, streaming, and so on. The 13-inch Liquid Retina display is also bright and sharp, with a resolution of 2408×1506 and a brightness level of 500 nits. The alumin

If you can stretch your budget just a tiny bit, the MacBook Neo (2026) is easily the best cheap laptop you can buy right now. We know it goes a tad over our $500 cap by $99, but the jump in quality and performance… well, it’s just too good to ignore. It simply doesn’t feel like a budget laptop. You’re getting the full MacBook experience. The all-aluminum build feels as premium as more expensive models, and the A18 Pro chip delivers fast, responsive performance for everyday tasks like writing and streaming. In our review, we noted that apps open quickly and multitasking feels smooth. Battery li

The shortage situation is noteworthy because it’s rare when shopping for Apple products; generally, the company’s control of its supply chain means that if it wants to sell you something, it can do so on whatever terms it chooses. That’s mostly still true. So far, the chaos affecting Apple’s headless desktops is mostly not touching the rest of the lineup. Ship times for the vast majority of MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac models are mostly the same as they were a month ago, with a handful of basic configurations available for delivery the day after they’ve been ordered and typical-ish week-

MacBook Neo (2026) is the best cheap laptop you can get right now, hands-down. Performance is fast and reliable, and battery life is surprisingly good at 13+ hours. It doesn't cut corners in many areas either, a rarity in a budget machine.