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Apple Launches $600 MacBook Neo, Intel Counters with Wildcat Lake

5/27/2026

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Apple released the MacBook Neo priced at $600-$700, surprising the PC industry with its specifications.
Asus CEO expressed surprise at the price while downplaying the laptop’s value.
Intel introduced Core Series 3 “Wildcat Lake” chips on the 18A process to rival Apple’s A18 Pro.
Lenovo, Asus and HP announced early laptops using Wildcat Lake, 16 GB RAM and 120 Hz displays, while keeping pricing and availability vague ahead of Computex in early June.

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Story summary

Apple released the MacBook Neo priced at $600-$700, surprising the PC industry with its specifications.
Asus CEO expressed surprise at the price while downplaying the laptop’s value.
Intel introduced Core Series 3 “Wildcat Lake” chips on the 18A process to rival Apple’s A18 Pro.
Lenovo, Asus and HP announced early laptops using Wildcat Lake, 16 GB RAM and 120 Hz displays, while keeping pricing and availability vague ahead of Computex in early June.