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With Apple prices going up, this is the last chance to get a MacBook Neo at $590
If you've been looking at buying a MacBook Neo, now is the time.
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Kotaku
· Jun 25, 2026
Man, It’s Going To Get So Much Worse Before It Gets Better
Even Apple is jacking up its prices, and the MacBook Neo is the latest casualty
ZDNet
· Jun 26, 2026
Your last chance to get a MacBook Neo at $590 is here - Apple just raised its price
If you've been looking at buying a MacBook Neo, now is the time.
Digital Trends
· Jun 27, 2026
The refurbished MacBook Neo may be your best way around Apple’s price hike
Refurbished MacBook Neo models have appeared on Apple’s online store, but the savings may not be as generous as you would expect.
Mashable
· Jun 26, 2026
The tech product dilemma: buy now or wait for lower prices?
Should you buy that laptop or smartphone you wanted right now? Or should you hold out for a better deal?
Foreign Policy Journal
· Jun 28, 2026
Laptop Prices Are Never Coming Back Down After Apple (AAPL) Move, And Memory Makers Are To Blame
Laptop prices have crossed a threshold from which consumers should not expect a return, with RAM costs reshaping the economics of personal computing for years ahead. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has recently raised MacBook Pro prices, and the 2,000 entry point for a capable MacBook is now considered the new baseline rather than a premium outlier. [] The post Laptop Prices Are Never Coming Back Down After Apple (AAPL) Move, And Memory Makers Are To Blame appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
Wired
· Jul 10, 2026
Which MacBook to Buy (2026): My Honest Advice on Which to Buy
MacBooks are now more expensive than ever, and having tested all the latest models, here’s my honest advice on which to buy.
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Related coverage for "With Apple prices going up, this is the last chance to get a MacBook Neo at $590": Kotaku — Man, It’s Going To Get So Much Worse Before It Gets Better. ZDNet — Your last chance to get a MacBook Neo at $590 is here - Apple just raised its price. Digital Trends — The refurbished MacBook Neo may be your best way around Apple’s price hike. Mashable — The tech product dilemma: buy now or wait for lower prices?. Foreign Policy Journal — Laptop Prices Are Never Coming Back Down After Apple (AAPL) Move, And Memory Makers Are To Blame. Wired — Which MacBook to Buy (2026): My Honest Advice on Which to Buy