Apple launches first-ever budget MacBook

Technology brand Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, which it describes as its "most affordable laptop ever".

Set to go on sale next week, MacBook Neo will cost $599 in the US and £599 in the UK making it almost half the cost of the MacBook Air – previously the cheapest MacBook.

Apple has launched the MacBook Neo

"We're incredibly excited to introduce MacBook Neo, which delivers the magic of the Mac at a breakthrough price," said Apple senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus.