PC Makers Struggle to Outdo the MacBook Neo, Even With Intel’s Wildcat Lake

Gizmodo argues that PC makers can’t easily dethrone Apple’s MacBook Neo; its $600 price is driven by Apple’s vertical integration and the A18 Pro chip, while Windows licensing adds over $100 to rival laptops. Intel’s new Wildcat Lake low-end CPUs may improve performance, but memory shortages, pricing pressures, and the Windows license hurdle make a true Neo killer unlikely in the near term, with Computex poised to reveal more budget Windows options.