# 'The problem with Windows machines is that they have Windows on them': Microsoft clearly faces an uphill struggle as it defends Windows 11 laptops, firing shots at MacBook Neo

> A video showing the Neo's apparent strengths versus Windows laptops went viral on XIt wasn't a fair comparison, as pointed out in Microsoft's response — but the reaction of the computing public is even more tellingA…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows-laptops/microsoft-fires-shots-at-macbook-neo-but-that-battle-looks-to-be-an-uphill-struggle-and-rumored-ditching-of-more-affordable-surface-laptops-wont-help?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bad20254f0da55deb53ff)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #macbook #apple #dell #hp #microsoft #surface #windows
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