# A $599 MacBook could actually be coming – and even as a hardened Windows fan, I'd be tempted to take the plunge

> Apple's affordable MacBook has again been rumored This time we're told the price could be as cheap as $599 The apparent idea is for Apple to 'shake up the notebook market' and also offset any price increase for the…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/macbooks/a-usd599-macbook-could-actually-be-coming-and-even-as-a-hardened-windows-fan-id-be-tempted-to-take-the-plunge?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=689a0d2a7a18220d264816cf)
- **Published:** 2025-08-11
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #macbook #apple #actually #affordable #coming #hardened #plunge #price
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