These $500 Windows Laptops Show the MacBook Neo’s Competition0

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• March 5, 2026

Today, Apple announced its new budget MacBook. At $599, it looks seriously impressive. While I haven’t tested its performance, battery life, or display just yet, it may end up being hard to beat at that price based on some of the specs alone. But that doesn’t mean the competition isn’t there. I want to recommend