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Gotechtor on MSN
Apple may have quietly found the formula that makes budget Windows laptops much harder to recommend
Apple had to double MacBook Neo production targets mid-launch. Find out why a $599 laptop left even Apple caught completely off guard.
How-To Geek on MSN
Apple shipped over 1.1 million MacBook Neos on launch—no wonder PC rivals are scared
Rising Windows laptop prices have helped Apple's chances.
IDC said that the global PC market is heading into a “turbulent” second half of 2026 due to a memory shortage, but a notable “wildcard” is Apple’s MacBook Neo.
The global memory shortage that has already squeezed Mac mini and Mac Studio supply is now set to weigh heavily on the broader PC market, with IDC forecasting an 11.3% decline in global shipments for 2026.
While still not up to Windows standards, Apple’s laptops and desktops have gotten a couple of key upgrades that seriously improve graphics.