There are two hidden ways to avoid the MacBook Neo price hike — here's how you can snag it for $599
Computing Laptops MacBooks There are two hidden ways to avoid the MacBook Neo price hike — here's how you can snag it for $599 Deals By Millie Davis-Williams Published 7 August 2026 You can still get the MacBook Neo for its launch price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The MacBook Neo is our choice for the best laptop in terms of value, even though it costs $100 more than it did on its initial launch.But you don't actually have to pay $699 for the MacBook Neo. There are two hidden ways to get its price back down to $599.
- ▪Computing Laptops MacBooks There are two hidden ways to avoid the MacBook Neo price hike — here's how you can snag it for $599 Deals By Millie Davis-Williams Published 7 August 2026 You can still get the MacBook Neo for its launch price Whe
- ▪The MacBook Neo is our choice for the best laptop in terms of value, even though it costs $100 more than it did on its initial launch.But you don't actually have to pay $699 for the MacBook Neo.
- ▪There are two hidden ways to get its price back down to $599.
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Computing Laptops MacBooks There are two hidden ways to avoid the MacBook Neo price hike — here's how you can snag it for $599 Deals By Millie Davis-Williams Published 7 August 2026 You can still get the MacBook Neo for its launch price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Price hikes suck. The MacBook Neo is our choice for the best laptop in terms of value, even though it costs $100 more than it did on its initial launch.But you don't actually have to pay $699 for the MacBook Neo.
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