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MacBook Neo makes Mac ownership more attainable, starting at $599.
Windows PCs and Chromebooks can match Neo specs -- often for less.
Older MacBook Air deals also beat Neo without much compromise.
Apple's new MacBook Neo lowers the entry price for a new Mac laptop to its lowest level in years, and you may be wondering whether to buy one or go for an alternative instead.
Affordability is subjective, but Apple's $599 price point ($499 with the education discount) undeniably makes it much easier for more people to get their hands on a Mac. For years, Apple's laptops have been associated with high price tags, which meant consumers looking for something cheaper had to turn to Windows PCs or Chromebooks.
With the Neo, all that has changed.
Also: Apple's $599 MacBook Neo hands-on: This budget laptop makes me worried for Windows
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