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Apple is finally making cheap computers

The $599 MacBook Neo is the company’s first true budget product. Why now?
Apple is breaking the price ceiling with a new laptop based on the A18 Pro chip, a colorful aluminum design and battery life of up to 16 hours.
In the 1980s, there was a truly staggering amount of choice for a consumer looking to purchase a home computer. On the high end, something like an Apple Lisa, a business-class IBM PC, or a workstation ...
The cost of lots of the devices we all use could be forced up in 2026 because the price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer components - has more than doubled since October 2025. The tech ...
Things have taken an interesting turn in the PC market lately. Usually known for overpriced devices, Apple suddenly started offering some of the best value for the buck. For example, one of Apple’s ...
With AI giants devouring the market for memory chips, it's clear PC prices will skyrocket. If you're in the market for a new laptop, read this before you buy.