Apple Unveils Budget-Friendly MacBook for $599

Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 2:30 pm ET1min read
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Apple has launched a budget MacBook starting at $599, powered by the A18 Pro chip, to compete with Google's Chromebooks and lower-end Windows devices. The new MacBook marks one of Apple's most aggressive entries into the PC market in years and is designed to broaden its reach among students and first-time buyers. Apple has also refreshed its MacBook Air and Pro lineup with new M5 chips and standard configurations with larger memory.

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