Chinese manufacturer Chuwi has announced the UniBook, a budget laptop priced at $449 that undercuts the MacBook Neo. The device features a Core 3 304 processor and aims to compete directly with Apple's offering.
The UniBook includes a 14-inch 1200p IPS display, a backlit keyboard, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. It offers more ports than the MacBook Neo, according to details shared with Ars Technica.
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Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo on Wednesday, its cheapest laptop starting at $599 ($499 with education discount), undercutting the M5 MacBook Air by $500. Featuring an iPhone-derived A18 Pro chip and compact design, it targets students and casual users competing with Chromebooks and budget Windows PCs, though with feature trade-offs. Preorders are live, shipping March 11.
Apple's new MacBook Neo has received a 6/10 repairability score from iFixit, the highest for the MacBook line in 14 years. The $599 laptop features design choices that make components like the battery and ports more accessible. Parallels Desktop confirms compatibility for running Windows apps, though with performance limitations due to its 8GB RAM.
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Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo, a sub-$1,000 laptop starting at $599, with a more modular design that simplifies repairs compared to higher-end models. The keyboard is now a separate component, addressing past issues with integrated parts. Repair costs for the Neo are lower, such as $149 for a battery replacement.
Apple has introduced the affordable MacBook Neo in four colors: silver, blush, citrus, and indigo. CNET editors voted on their preferences, with indigo emerging as the top choice. The laptop starts at $599 for the 256GB model.
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Razer unveiled its updated Blade 16 gaming laptop on Wednesday, featuring Intel's Core Ultra 9 386H processor from the Panther Lake series and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series graphics. The laptop supports up to 64GB of high-speed LPDDR5 RAM and a brighter 16-inch OLED display. Pricing starts at $3,500 for the base model.