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At Computex, Dell and Acer both introduced systems starting with 8GB of RAM to compete with the MacBook Neo, following a rush to 16GB systems in the last two years to bolster local AI.

Now that Apple's MacBook Neo is out and exceeding everyone's expectations, Qualcomm has announced its new Snapdragon C platform for budget-friendly Windows laptops. These machines are expected to start at around $300—half the price of the $599 Neo. The new Snapdragon chip targets entry‑tier systems and focuses on web browsing, productivity apps, video streaming, and video calls. In other words, g

It was clear that the launch of the MacBook Neo at just $599 took most Windows PC makers by surprise. However, Dell appears to have had a strong suspicion of what was coming as the company has just launched its own direct competitor, (sort of) starting at the same price. Apple also has a new rival when it comes to Apple Silicon. Nvidia has just announced its first ever PC chip which also aims to

INNOVATION CONSUMER TECH Can Qualcomm's Snapdragon C Challenge Apple’s MacBook Neo? ByEwan Spence, Senior Contributor. Ewan Spence covers the digital worlds of mobile technology. Follow Author May 31, 2026, 07:47pm EDT Members of the media view MacBook Neo laptop computers on display during an Apple unveil event, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in New York (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey) , COPYRIGHT 2026 TH

Dell's XPS 13 is going after Apple's MacBook Neo with a $699 starting price, some higher specs, and Intel's new Wildcat Lake processors.

The MacBook Neo could retain its status of being the most popular notebook of 2026, because as much as the Snapdragon C was required to stir up the competition, a rumor claims that it may not be the chipset of choice when taking on the A18 Pro in Apple’s affordable portable Mac. There are no benchmarks surrounding the Snapdragon C at this time, but it’s revealed that the SoC features an 8-core CP

A premium $600 notebook with a metal shell and impressive specifications is something no Apple competitor was prepared for, and in just one day, the entire industry flipped upside down. Given how quickly Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon C, we can say with a certain degree of confidence that the chipset maker was ready for the MacBook Neo’s arrival. The only problem is that Qualcomm’s rivals stil

Technology Computers New Qualcomm Chip Could Make Your Next Windows Laptop Cheaper Than A MacBook Neo By Joshua Hawkins May 29, 2026 10:47 am EST Organic Media/Getty Images Hardware prices are in a really weird place right now. Thanks to the ongoing surge in demand for RAM and other components due to the growth of AI, many manufacturers have begun raising prices dramatically. We've already seen

Qualcomm's Snapdragon C wants to bring the MacBook Neo fight to the $300 Windows laptop market Whether OEMs can hit $300 while delivering something worth buying remains the real question, with Intel and Googlebook also eyeing the same market. VIEW GALLERY - 3 Hassam Nasir Tech Reporter Published May 28, 2026 5:52 PM CDT 2 minutes & 15 seconds read time TL;DR: Qualcomm's Snapdragon C platform targe

Well, that was quick: Qualcomm is expanding its Snapdragon chips for PCs with a new low-cost entry called Snapdragon C that’s designed for PCs that cost $300 and up. And it’s partnering with Acer, HP, and Lenovo to bring new PCs to market soon. And no, “C” doesn’t stand for cheap. It stands for “Compute,” the name of the business within Qualcomm that makes its PC chips. “As costs rise and custom

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The first Snapdragon C-powered laptop, the Aspire Go 15, delivers 512GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, plus a good collection of ports for a still-undisclosed ‘entry-tier price point.’

Apple is already considering the discontinuation of the MacBook Neo's $599 base variant, which would be equivalent to a stealth price hike of $100. Now, however, as TSMC appears all set to pursue an inflationary pricing regime for its advanced nodes, Apple might have to resort to a bigger price jump to prevent its razor-thin margins on the MacBook Neo from tumbling into the negative territory.