Qualcomm’s Snapdragon C chip eyes dirt-cheap laptops as MacBook Neo redraws budget lines

Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon C Platform for entry-level laptops starting around $300.

The ARM chip adds integrated AI support and is designed for all-day battery life.

Acer, HP, and Lenovo plan to launch devices with the chip later this year.

Qualcomm is positioning Windows laptops as a lower-cost alternative to Apple’s budget MacBook Neo.