Once known for its performance and exclusivity, the MacBook Pro now has a far more affordable alternative, starting at $599.

The $599 MacBook Neo, available in stores this Wednesday, proves that it’s possible to make a laptop that stays true to Apple Inc.’s reputation for craftsmanship, performance and reliability — even at...

Actually, not just the go-to Apple laptop; the Neo’s hardware simultaneously embarrasses an entire class of affordable (and even far pricier) Windows laptops, as well as just about any Chromebook.