Laptops

PC makers are not ready for the MacBook Neo

Apple’s new affordable MacBook should have the Windows world rethinking things.

Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 13

Sean HollisterMar 12

‘The era of bargain-priced PCs and tablets is behind us’: PC shipments expected to drop 11 percent.

IDC, Omdia, and Gartner agree: the PC market will shrink because of RAMaggedon. Respectively, they’re forecasting 11 percent, 12 percent, and 10 percent declines in 2026, far bigger than previously predicted.

“The sub-$500 entry-level PC segment will disappear by 2028,” Gartner said in late February. Phones will drop similarly. And these forecasts don’t include the impacts of Trump’s war on Iran.

Andrew LiszewskiMar 12

The MacBook Neo is surprisingly easy to disassemble and repair.

If you needed another reason to consider Apple’s new entry-level laptop, YouTube’s Tech Re-Nu shared a teardown of the MacBook Neo. Inside they found most components secured with just screws, including modular USB-C ports that are easy to replace. The only part that uses glue is the cable connecting the trackpad to the mainboard.

Framework raises RAM and storage prices again

Stevie BonifieldMar 11

Here’s where you can buy Apple’s budget-friendly MacBook Neo

Cameron Faulkner and Brandon WidderMar 11

Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 10

‘Hey, what laptop should I get?’ Probably this one.

I tested the new MacBook Neo non-stop for our big review and also did a subscriber AMA on it. (Thanks again for all the great questions!) The Neo is the new easy answer for most basic users wanting an affordable laptop.

I’m curious. For those buying one, what color are you getting?

I reviewed the MacBook Neo, ask me anything

Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 10

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MacBook Neo review: the Mac for the masses

iPhone chip, no problem.

Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 10

Apple’s new M5 Max feels like a huge upgrade if you bought your laptop three years ago

Cameron Faulkner, Nathan Edwards and 1 moreMar 9

The best deals on MacBooks right now

Cameron Faulkner and Sheena VasaniMar 6

Preorders for Apple’s colorful MacBook Neo come with a $25 gift card

Brandon WidderMar 5

The new MacBook Air debuts with a $50 gift card as the M4 model hits its best price

Sheena VasaniMar 4

MacBook Neo versus an old MacBook Air: good luck

Nathan EdwardsMar 4

Apple launches $599 MacBook Neo powered by an iPhone chip

Stevie BonifieldMar 4

Apple’s website leaks MacBook ‘Neo,’ which could be its new cheaper laptop

Stevie BonifieldMar 3

The best mobile tech announced at MWC 2026 so far

Andrew LiszewskiMar 3

Apple announces M5 MacBook Air and updated MacBook Pro

Stevie BonifieldMar 3

Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 1

Hey 3D artists, do any of you actually want a laptop like this?

One of Lenovo’s MWC 2026 concepts is the Yoga Book Pro 3D, a chonky dual-screen laptop with glasses-free 3D. You can see models in 3D, control them via hand tracking, and drop custom tools on the lower screen with specialized cutouts.

Check out our hands-on video. Is this concept cool, weird, or something else?

This Windows gaming handheld has a screen that folds in half

Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 1

Lenovo made a Framework-like laptop with modular ports — and a second screen

Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 1

Lenovo’s redesigned ThinkPad Detachable tablet has a bigger screen and legit keyboard

Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 1

The new Yoga 9i 2-in-1 from Lenovo has an angled ‘canvas mode’ for easier note-taking

Antonio G. Di BenedettoMar 1

Here comes another gaming laptop built around integrated graphics.

Lenovo’s 15-inch Legion 7A is its first with an AMD Strix Halo APU. The 7A will charge via 180W USB-C and be configurable with a gaming-focused Ryzen AI Max Plus 392.

It launches in July from $2,299, competing with Asus’ upcoming TUF Gaming A14. Remember, integrated graphics are good now.

<em>The display will be a 15.3-inch OLED with 2560 x 1600 resolution and 165Hz variable refresh rate, rated for 500 nits of brightness.</em>

<em>On the right are one USB4, one USB-A 3.2, an SD card slot, and a webcam kill switch.</em>

<em>On the left are one USB4, one USB-C 3.2, one USB-A 3.2, a 3.5mm audio jack, and HDMI 2.1.</em>

<em>The Legion 7A will be configurable with up to 2TB of storage and 64GB of RAM.</em>

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The display will be a 15.3-inch OLED with 2560 x 1600 resolution and 165Hz variable refresh rate, rated for 500 nits of brightness.

Image: Lenovo

MWC 2026: all the phones, gadgets, and announcements from Barcelona

Dominic PrestonMar 6

Lenovo leak reveals a foldable gaming handheld that’s also a Windows laptop

Stevie BonifieldFeb 26

Antonio G. Di BenedettoFeb 25

Asus’ GoPro laptop is launching for $3,000.

Asus didn’t price any laptops it announced at CES, but prices are slowly tricking in. The ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition costs $2,999.99 in the US, while the standard model using a similar AMD Strix Halo processor with less RAM (64GB instead of 128GB) costs slightly less at $2,799.99. Both are available today.

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Asus made a GoPro-inspired ProArt PX13 laptop

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

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Dominic PrestonFeb 25

HP says RAM accounts for a third of its PC costs now.

CEO Bruce Broussard said during its Q1 2026 earnings call that RAM now makes up 35 percent of its cost of materials. That’s up from 15-18 percent just three months earlier. It’s not announcing price hikes yet, but we’d be surprised if they weren’t coming. RAMageddon is nigh.

HP says memory’s contribution to PC costs has doubled

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This limited edition Death Stranding-inspired tablet is the coolest computer I’ve ever touched

It turned me into Antonio Hikingman.

Antonio G. Di BenedettoFeb 24

Antonio G. Di BenedettoFeb 20

I’m talking laptops (and cameras, if you’d like) in an AMA today.

It’s my turn to graciously host one of our Verge subscriber-exclusive AMAs. Join me in the comments here at 11AM PT / 2PM ET, and feel free to get your question(s) in early.

Ask me about laptops, laptop reviews, photography or whatever else we can geek-out over together.

I review laptops for The Verge, ask me anything

Antonio G. Di Benedetto

Feb 20

I review laptops for The Verge, ask me anything

Antonio G. Di BenedettoFeb 20

HP’s laptop subscriptions are a great deal — for HP

Antonio G. Di BenedettoFeb 13

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HP ZBook Ultra G1a review: a business-class workstation that’s got game

This pricey laptop has got sleek no-frills looks and Strix Halo strengths on lock.

Antonio G. Di BenedettoFeb 12

Stevie BonifieldFeb 11

Even gaming laptops are a subscription now.

HP has started offering subscriptions to rent its laptops, including its Victus and Omen gaming laptops ranging from $50 per month up to $129 per month, PC Gamer reports. There’s no option to own the laptop that you’re subscribed to, but HP will let you trade it in for an upgrade every year.