# Students can get a brand new 2026 Dell XPS 13 for just $599 — is this new machine better than the MacBook Neo?

> I'm always keeping my eye out this time of year for the ultimate 'back to school' laptop deals for our readers. Today, I think I've spotted a listing that could actually lay claim to that title.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/is-this-the-ultimate-back-to-school-laptop-students-can-get-a-brand-new-2026-dell-xps-13-for-just-usd599?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5627678ca028134da31677)
- **Published:** 2026-07-14
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #macbook #dell #intel #windows #macos
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5627678ca028134da31677

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