For years now, the best Mac for most people has been the MacBook Air. But that may be about to change, with a revival of the suffix-free ‘MacBook’ coming soon.
Apple’s last ‘MacBook’ tried and failed to dethrone the MacBook Air
The last time Apple launched a new ‘MacBook’ was 2015, and the product clearly seemed aimed at dethroning the MacBook Air.
Like the Air, that new MacBook specialized in being thin and light, it eliminated ports, and it introduced a brand new look set to define the future of Mac design.
But despite gaining some loyal fans, the MacBook never caught on with the general public. Instead, most users preferred to keep buying the cheaper MacBook Air.
In just a few weeks though, Apple reportedly has a brand new MacBook launching once again.
More than a decade after the last MacBook debuted, I think this successor has a much better chance of dethroning the MacBook Air and becoming the new default Mac for most.
New MacBook could prove popular with low price, fun colors, and decent specs
For most people interested in a new computer, whether for school, work, or just personal use, it’s going to be hard to beat the new MacBook.
Partly that’s due to price, with the MacBook expected to cost significantly less than the MacBook Air. Analysts estimate it could be priced around $699 new.
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