Dell and Microsoft challenge MacBook Neo with new budget laptops
TL;DR. Dell and Microsoft introduce new XPS 13 and Surface Laptop 8 models to compete with the Apple MacBook Neo's price point. - The new Dell XPS 13 matches the Neo's premium design and display, starting at $699 with 8GB RAM. - Dell's offering has configurable RAM and storage, unlike the capped MacBook Neo. - Microsoft's approach to competing with the Neo is less aligned with Apple's strategy.
- Dell and Microsoft are releasing laptops to compete with the affordable MacBook Neo.
- The Dell XPS 13 is designed to mirror the Neo's premium feel and trade-offs, like 8GB base RAM.
- The new XPS 13 and Surface Laptop 8 target the $500-700 price range.
- Dell allows XPS 13 configurations up to 32GB RAM and 1TB storage, surpassing the Neo's limits.