The MacBook Neo has made traditional Windows laptops look ridiculous. That's great news for users

Apple’s MacBook Neo is exposing the weak value of many mid-range Windows laptops.

That pressure is pushing Qualcomm, Intel, and Nvidia to line up cheaper new PC chips and systems.

The next wave includes Qualcomm Snapdragon C, Intel Wildcat Lake and Core 3 304, plus Nvidia’s Arm-focused efforts.

But Windows on ARM still faces software compatibility and pricing challenges before it can compete broadly.