Windows desperately needs its own MacBook Neo, but it seems impossible to build

The MacBook Neo isn't just a new Mac, it's a reminder of how badly Windows laptop miss the low-cost premium sweet spot.

MacBook Neo review: My biggest concern with Apple's near-perfect budget laptop

Apple's new $599 MacBook Neo is a snappy 13-inch that feels a lot like its older siblings, but I can't help but wonder how it'll hold up after a few years.

Is the new MacBook Air secretly the best Windows laptop for $1,100?

The MacBook Air M5 is a powerhouse on paper, but when it comes to a virtualized Windows experience, there are some unique trade-offs you need to consider.

Even Windows fans see the MacBook Neo as a winner

You’d expect Windows Central to be pretty adamant in favoring Windows laptops over any MacBook. Yet not only the
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M5 MacBook Air Review (13-Inch, 2026): Go Big or Go Neo

M5 MacBook Air Review (13-Inch, 2026): Go Big or Go Neo

This week in Windows: Surface strategy wavers, OEMs push back, and Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo circles the market

The MacBook Neo fills the gap for students and budget shoppers that Microsoft left behind when it pushed Surface prices into the premium tier.

Asus chief says the MacBook Neo shock will push PC brands to level up their game

Asus's co-CEO says Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is a "shock" to the PC industry, and the entire Windows ecosystem is scrambling to figure out how to compete with it.