# The MacBook Neo kickstarted an 8GB RAM trend — and seeing new Windows 11 laptops from Dell, Acer, and Microsoft following its lead has me worried

> There's been a resurgence of 8GB laptops around Computex This is due to pricing pressures exerted by the component crisis Windows 11 laptop makers are following in the MacBook Neo's footsteps – but is that wise?

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows-laptops/the-macbook-neo-kickstarted-an-8gb-ram-trend-and-seeing-new-windows-11-laptops-from-dell-acer-and-microsoft-following-its-lead-has-me-worried?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a22ecbfbaa64c705dd5f777)
- **Published:** 2026-06-05
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #microsoft #macbook #laptops #dell #acer #following #seeing #windows
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