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May 2026

Dell puts the MacBook Neo on notice with XPS 13, only $599 for students at launch

With a premium CNC aluminum build and a launch price of just $599 for students, the device is poised to aggressively compete with Apple's budget bombshell, the MacBook Neo

Jeff Clarkedell Chief Operating Officer
I'll give them (Apple) credit. ‌It's ⁠a good product and it validates the market we've been talking about. Students and consumers deserve better options at accessible price points, and we agree,
We had this belief that XPS was this incredible premium product, which it is, and it couldn't go below a certain floor,

What is a Blue Moon? Why the May full moon is so rare.

Over the years she has written for many publications, covering everything from the local news to the best pair of running shoes