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The morning after: Apple takes on cheap Windows laptops and Chromebooks with the $599 MacBook Neo

Right off the back of the iPhone 17e, new iPads and MacBook Airs, Apple also announced a keenly priced new laptop. The MacBook Neo is a multi-colored low-cost Mac ($599), running on an iPhone chipset with most but not all of the hardware features you find on the MacBook Air and Pro.

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These Cheap Laptops Have Twice the Storage and Memory as the MacBook Neo

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Everything Apple Announced This Week, From iPhone 17E to MacBook Neo

The $599 iPhone 17E kicked off Apple's latest round of product announcements, and the $599 MacBook Neo concluded the flurry.

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Apple’s 'Big Week' Launches a Pair of $599 Devices Aimed at Budget Buyers

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Apple's $599 MacBook Neo hands-on: This budget laptop makes me worried for Windows

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Apple Just Released Its Cheapest MacBook Yet

The MacBook Neo is powered by the same chipset that juices up the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max: the A18 Pro.

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MacBook Neo Expected to 'Reshape' Laptop Market in Major Way

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Apple unveils cheapest MacBook yet: What you need to know

The best cheap Windows laptops for 2026

While you can do a lot even when spending little on a Windows laptop, you must set your expectations accordingly. The biggest downside when purchasing a budget laptop (of any kind, really) is limited power.

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The Best Cheap Laptops for 2026

From Windows laptops to Chromebooks to MacBooks, our experts have tested and identified the top low-cost machines that make short work of everyday computing. The best part? Many ring up for less than $600.