Budget Laptops
3 articles
Comparisons
Cheap Laptop Brands Competing With Asus
The Apple MacBook Neo is now recommended as the best budget laptop for most buyers at just $599, a price point traditionally dominated by brands like Asus and Acer, according to PCMag .
Victor Hale·September 8, 2026
Technology
The Budget Laptop Resurgence: Premium Features Now Starting at $599
Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, a new laptop starting at $599, with a student price of $499, directly challenging the notion that premium features require a premium price tag.
Victor Hale·June 27, 2026
Product Reviews
Best Laptops of 2026: Expert Reviews and Apple's New MacBook Neo
A $599 Apple laptop, the MacBook Neo, launched in the first half of 2026.
Victor Hale·June 17, 2026