Tony is a computing writer at Tom’s Guide covering laptops, tablets, Windows, and iOS. During his off-hours, Tony enjoys reading comic books, playing video games, reading speculative fiction novels, and spending too much time on X/Twitter. His non-nerdy pursuits involve attending Hard Rock/Heavy Metal concerts and going to NYC bars with friends and colleagues. His work has appeared in publications such as Laptop Mag, PC Mag, and various independent gaming sites.
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The MacBook Neo and MacBook Air M5 are here, and we've tested both. We detail the differences between these laptops to help you decide which one to get.

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The MacBook Neo is a fantastic value at $599, but how does it stack up against similarly priced Windows laptops? Here's what our lab tests have to say.

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In his recent video, YouTuber Andrew Tsai tested 10 games on the MacBook Neo to see if Apple's budget laptop is a competent gaming device.

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We benchmarked every Apple M5 series MacBook, and the competition should be scared. Here's how Apple silicon stacks up to Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm's processors.

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On X, former Windows president Steven Sinofsky discussed how the MacBook Neo validates his vision for Arm.

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The $599 MacBook Neo is great for consumers, but it's now causing Apple's PC competitors to rethink their plans. Here's what an Asus exec has to say.

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We just tested the MacBook Neo, and were stunned by its battery life. Here's how it stacks against rival laptops and M-series MacBook Air models.

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Nvidia just announced a slew of updates coming to GeForce Now. Here's what you can expect in the coming months.

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We just reviewed Apple's new MacBook Neo, MacBook Air M5 and MacBook Pro with M5 Pro. Any questions to help you decide which one to buy? We can answer them!

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The MacBook Pro 16-inch M5 Pro isn’t revolutionary, but its M5 Pro-driven performance, epic battery life, and sleek design make it a fantastic premium laptop.

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The new MacBook Air M5 offers strong M5 performance and better wireless tech. Though it’s a modest spec bump, it’s an overall great laptop for most.

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The $599 MacBook Neo is very affordable, but should you get a refurbished MacBook Air M2 instead? We break down all the key features to help you decide.

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Rising RAM prices are killing budget PC gaming. A new report predicts entry-level rigs at $2,000+ by 2028, potentially pushing gamers to consoles or cloud.

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The MacBook Neo and MacBook Air M5 have just been announced, but which laptop is right for you? We detail the key differences to help you decide.

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MacBook Neo vs. iPad 11: Which $599 Apple device is the better value? We break down the biggest differences to help you decide which budget device to buy.

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The MacBook Neo is enticing thanks to its $599 starting price. However, you'll have to live with various compromises. Here are some of this laptop's trade-offs.

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With Apple just announcing the new MacBook Air M5, we compare it to the previous model to see what's different.

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Apple has just announced the latest versions of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max laptops. Here's everything you need to know.

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The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ is a business 2-in-1 convertible offering an ultraportable design, fast performance and long-lasting battery life.

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At MWC, Lenovo unveiled the Legion Go Fold Concept. Here are my hands-on impressions of this unique foldable gaming handheld.

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Nvidia GTC 2026 kicks off on March 16 and promises to reveal the company's latest AI announcements and more. Here's what we can expect.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed more on the next version of PSSR along with the first game to utilize the PS5 Pro's upgraded AI upscaling tech.

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While Nvidia's latest earnings report shows growth across the board, the company saw a decline in gaming revenue quarter-over-quarter.
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