Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has put some cheap products on the market. Some say it may be to dodge a shortage of high-end chips, which are expensive. Others say Apple’s more expensive stuff won’t sell. It announced products that are at the low end of what it has ever charged for them.

Apple on Wednesday launched the MacBook Neo, a cheaper model signaling a fresh attempt to court Windows and Chromebook users as ongoing component shortages shake the broader market.

Planning to get your hands on the all-new MacBook Neo? Here are six features missing from the new laptop that may convince you to upgrade to the MacBook Air.

You don’t have to buy the best, most expensive Apple products. It’s okay to get the cheaper ones. Of course, some people can only afford the less expensive products, but tech has taken on such a role in our daily lives that having the best has become a matter of status and self-worth.

The MacBook is coming back — or at least, that's what the rumors claim. Next week, Apple is expected to announce a colorful, low-cost, non-Air, non-Pro MacBook powered by one of its mobile processors.

Earlier this month, Apple added the M4 Mac mini and MacBook Pro to its refurbished store. But the M4 iMac—which launched at the same time—was mysteriously absent. Now, however, the full M4 Mac lineup is available. Apple’s base model starts at $1,299 ...

Today’s deals include refurbished aluminum iMacs starting at $999, Apple 8GB iPod nano, a price drop on App Store applications and many more. Details of these and other gadget deals can be found on the CoM Daily Deals page. The Apple Store has six ...