About this episode
Apple recently expanded its lineup with two new budget-friendly entries: the iPhone 17e and the MacBook Neo. Both start at $600—hundreds of dollars less than their standard counterparts—but what exactly are you giving up for that lower price tag?
This week, host Rosie Guerin talks with Wirecutter senior staff writer Brenda Stolyar to break down the trade-offs. Plus, Brenda explains why Apple is leaning into "affordable" tech right now.
Products we recommend:
Powerful battery, worst cameras in a slightly cheaper package: Apple iPhone 17e
The new, starter Mac: Apple MacBook Neo
Additional reading:
Apple Is in Its Affordable Era. Sort Of.
Which MacBook Should I Buy?
Which iPhone Should I Get?
The Death of the Cheap Laptop Is Coming
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