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Nvidia is reportedly preparing its first mobile SoC, the N1 (and a higher-end N1X) based on ARM, aimed at Windows-on-ARM laptops. A leaked engineering sample and confirmation of collaboration with MediaTek point to a broader laptop push, with Computex 2026 expected for a potential reveal and rumors of HP and Dell PCs. Ongoing RAM shortages continue to influence pricing and availability as these new machines edge closer to launch.
Tom Warren argues that Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo is pressuring Microsoft to overhaul Windows 11, with planned memory-efficiency gains, faster Start/search, and a lighter, less distracting UX for low‑RAM devices, driven by a new Windows leadership team aiming to counter the Neo and keep Windows competitive.
With only hours left in Amazon's Big Spring Sale, PCMag highlights remaining discounts on laptops and desktops from Apple, Dell, Lenovo and more—including MacBook Pro M5 and MacBook Air M4, ThinkPad and EliteBook business laptops, gaming rigs, and compact desktops—offering hundreds in savings before prices revert at midnight.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends at midnight, offering deep discounts on laptops and desktops from Apple, Samsung, Lenovo and more; standout deals include MacBook Pro M5 and MacBook Air M4, business laptops like HP EliteBook, gaming rigs such as Asus ROG Strix G18 and Lenovo Legion 5i, plus a range of desktops and all-in-ones, with updates continuing until the sale closes.
Joanna Stern traces the MacBook Air’s journey from the 2008 envelope reveal to Apple’s Silicon era, showing how its slender, port-scarce design and vertical integration sparked industry-wide imitation and reshaped what a laptop could be.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is slicing prices on a broad range of laptops and desktops, with just two days left to snag the year's lowest deals. Highlights include the MacBook Pro M5 at $1,799 (-$100), HP EliteBook 6 G1i at $1,899.98 (-$900), Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 at $1,199.99 (-$500), Asus ROG Strix G18 at $1,394.99, and Lenovo Legion 5i at $1,469.99, plus various desktop and all-in-one bargains across brands.
Creative Bloq tests the 13-inch MacBook Neo, a compact budget Mac powered by the A18 Pro that delivers solid productivity performance, a vibrant color range, and around a day of battery life, but is hampered by only 8GB RAM and just two ports, making it best as a secondary machine for light tasks rather than heavy video editing or rendering.
Notebookcheck’s test of a Dell XPS 16 with an LG Display 1–120Hz panel and Intel Panther Lake suggests it’s the most power-efficient laptop yet, idling at about 1.5W and delivering nearly 27 hours of Wi‑Fi web browsing on a 70Wh pack, potentially beating MacBooks; LG Display is mass-producing a 1Hz laptop panel (Oxide 1Hz) with an OLED version planned for 2027, and Intel is collaborating with BOE on 1Hz systems.
Dell is rolling out a thinner, modular Pro laptop family—Pro 3, Pro 5, and Pro 7—across 13–14 inch (Pro 7), 14–16 inch configurations, with Windows 11 or Ubuntu options, plus Dell Pro Precision 5 14S/16S and a notably light Pro 14 Premium. The lineup uses a smaller, drop-in motherboard design for broader configurability, includes AMD Ryzen AI 400 series “Gorgon Point” and Intel Core Ultra “Panther Lake” CPUs, and the Pro 5 features LPCAMM2 RAM with user-upgradable memory. The Pro 14 Premium weighs about 1 kg (the lightest in Dell’s lineup) and is set to launch March 31, while the rest are due in May (pricing TBD).
Apple’s new MacBook Neo starts at $599 and is selling well, positioning a low-cost Mac as a serious challenge to Windows laptops and prompting PC OEMs like Microsoft to rethink pricing and features; reviewers note strong single-core performance, good repairability, and the appeal of Apple’s ecosystem, while Windows rivals scramble to match value without sacrificing usability.
Mashable highlights lingering Best Buy Tech Fest deals still live, including a 65-inch Samsung S84F OLED TV for $899.99 (save $1,100), a budget Acer Chromebook 315 at $149, Apple Watch Series 11 at $299, and additional Apple gear, with savings across TVs, laptops, and more as Amazon’s Big Spring Sale runs ahead of Prime Day.
Verge’s testing shows the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max delivers major speed and storage gains over the M1 Pro/Max, including a substantially faster CPU and GPU and faster SSDs, plus Wi‑Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5. But at a steep price, many users won’t need the upgrade; those doing heavy 4K/8K editing or GPU workloads will see meaningful benefits.
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.
Apple doesn’t publish exact MacBook software-support timelines, but the general pattern is five to seven years of major macOS updates plus about two years of security patches. In practice, a MacBook Pro can edge out an Air in software longevity, but the difference isn’t dramatic; most users can expect five to seven years of usable life from either, with the Pro offering only modest gains that may not justify the higher price if longevity is the sole factor.
Gizmodo’s take on the M5 MacBook Air highlights a strong, portable performer with a bright 15-inch display, 16GB of unified memory, and a 512GB base SSD, making it capable for creative work and day‑to‑day tasks while offering excellent battery life. It sits between the budget MacBook Neo and the pro‑level MacBook Pro, delivering solid performance but limited sustained headroom and ports, which keeps it from being the best choice for heavy workloads or expansion. Prices start at $1,100 for the 13-inch and $1,300 for the 15-inch, with higher GPU core options and upsell paths; overall, it’s a compelling middle ground for portability minded buyers who don’t want to sacrifice too much power.