We're starting to see some PC makers respond to Apple's MacBook Neo
PC makers are beginning to respond to Apple's MacBook Neo with new budget laptops. Intel's Core Series 3 processors, known as Wildcat Lake, are expected to enhance competition in this segment. Several manufacturers are planning to launch models featuring these processors, although pricing and availability remain uncertain.
- ▪Apple's MacBook Neo surprised the PC industry with its competitive pricing.
- ▪Intel's new Wildcat Lake processors are designed to help PC makers compete with the MacBook Neo.
- ▪Manufacturers like Lenovo, Asus, and HP are announcing new laptops with Wildcat Lake chips, but details on pricing are scarce.
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a wildcat waiting to pounce We’re starting to see some PC makers respond to Apple’s MacBook Neo Sub-$600 laptops have existed for years, but consistently good ones remain rare. Andrew Cunningham – May 26, 2026 4:47 pm | 188 Intel's Core Series 3 processor, codenamed Wildcat Lake. These chips may make it easier for PC makers to compete with the MacBook Neo. Credit: Intel Intel's Core Series 3 processor, codenamed Wildcat Lake. These chips may make it easier for PC makers to compete with the MacBook Neo. Credit: Intel Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav It seems fair to say that Apple’s MacBook Neo took the rest of the PC industry by surprise.
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