MacBook Neo Upsets the iPad Replacement Dream, Reasserting Laptop Value

TL;DR
Apple’s new MacBook Neo, a $599 budget laptop, is driving strong trade-ins and showing that a traditional keyboard and desktop-style multitasking still matter more to many users than tablets, despite iPadOS 26 improvements; the move underscores Apple’s focus on laptops and its guard against cannibalizing its own lineup.
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