I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo significantly outperforms competing Windows laptops in the same price range (Asus, Lenovo, Acer), offering superior build quality, performance, and user experience despite having fewer technical specifications on paper. This represents a strategic shift in the affordable laptop market that may force Windows manufacturers to fundamentally rethink their value proposition and build standards. IT organizations should expect increased pressure to support Mac devices in their environments and may need to reassess their Windows-centric procurement strategies.
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 performance in a sleek and ultra-portable package. Windows laptops in this price range tend to be ugly, cheap-feeling, and a little slow. Despite years of rumors, the MacBook Neo still seemed to take the Windows world by surprise. I expect proper competitors to pop up just as soon as the companies can manage, but I wanted to see what the competition in the PC space is like now. So I asked a bunch of laptop manufacturers to send me their best answers to the MacBook Neo. The MacBook Neo is a 13-i … Read the full story at The Verge.