Summary

MacBooks are never considered "cheap," a refurbished model or the new Neo excepted. Apple products in general often come at premium pricing but attract a loyal legion of followers, present company included. However, with the latest price hikes on MacBook models, including the top line MacBook Pro M5, it's even tougher to stomach. It's not just the MacBook: Apple hiked pricing for most of its hardware in June 2026, largely due to the memory shortage and rising prices for important computer components that are now trickling down to customers.

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