How Apple’s cheap MacBook Neo sparked a war in budget laptops

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 2 Aug 2026, 9:00 PM MYT (2 hr ago)

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Apple’s gamble on the budget MacBook Neo is paying off and forcing rivals to rethink their offerings.

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How Apple’s cheap MacBook Neo sparked a war in budget laptops

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