Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo could be at risk from rising RAM prices
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo could be at risk from rising RAM prices The MacBook Neo might lose its most appealing trait thanks to the ongoing RAM shortage. According to analyst Tim Culpan, Apple could discontinue the budget-priced $599 base configuration of the Neo, leaving only the $699 model with 512GB of storage. Earlier this week, […]
Behold the crown jewel of outrageous gaming laptops
Behold the crown jewel of outrageous gaming laptops Ridiculous? Yes. Awesome? Also yes. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo was my pick for the best laptop of CES: It had two high-end screens, great specs, and the promise of being a one-of-a-kind multitasking and gaming monster. Now […]
Framework announces Laptop 13 Pro, ‘the MacBook Pro for Linux users’
Framework announces Laptop 13 Pro, 'the MacBook Pro for Linux users' Gorilla arm who? | Image: Framework Every time we review a Framework laptop, we find familiar pros and cons. They’re truly upgradable, incredibly repairable, but we always wish the battery lasted longer. We always wish the build quality were top notch. Today, Framework is […]
The nine best ways to protect, customize, and accessorize your MacBook Neo
The nine best ways to protect, customize, and accessorize your MacBook Neo You can use the Neo as it comes out of the box, or enhance your experience with some add-on accessories. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The MacBook Neo is poised to be a top-selling laptop in 2026, thanks in […]
RAMageddon has come for Microsoft’s Surface Pro and Surface Laptop
RAMageddon has come for Microsoft's Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Microsoft just raised the prices across its line of Surface devices amid the global RAM shortage. Now, the 13-inch Surface Pro 11 and the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop 7 cost $500 more than their original starting price, going from $999 to $1,499, as reported earlier by […]
You can make a multicolor MacBook Neo out of Apple’s spare parts
You can make a multicolor MacBook Neo out of Apple's spare parts If you’re having trouble deciding on a color for a new MacBook Neo, you might not have to choose just one. The folks over at MacWorld found that Apple doesn’t appear to limit the colors of spare parts you can buy for your […]
Framework is teasing a lot of Linux for its April 21st event
Framework is teasing a lot of Linux for its April 21st event Modular PC maker Framework is hosting a “Next Gen” event on April 21st at 1:30PM ET, and it looks like it might have something to do with Linux. Alongside a newsletter announcing the event, Framework posted a video on Thursday titled “Follow the […]
I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest
I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo's price range — there's no contest The Neo king of affordable laptops. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge When the MacBook Neo arrived last month, I knew Windows laptop makers were in trouble. For $599, the Neo offers fantastic build quality and solid […]
The Neo Effect: How Apple’s cheapest Mac is changing the PC game
The Neo Effect: How Apple's cheapest Mac is changing the PC game This thing is poised to eat their lunch. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The MacBook Neo is disrupting the laptop space and putting Apple into the conversation as a value option like it’s never been before. With a price […]
Asus’ lightweight 16-inch laptop is a formidable MacBook Air alternative
Asus' lightweight 16-inch laptop is a formidable MacBook Air alternative Only boring people choose beige. Am I right? | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge I already put Asus’ new Zenbook A16 through the wringer when I brought a pre-production unit with me to CES. I loved it for its ample power in […]