Apple Might Change the Cheap Laptop Game with a MacBook Under $700
Apple could be planning a big change in its Mac plan by making a new, very low-cost MacBook. New info says this device might start to sell for $599 to $699. It might use an A18 Pro chip and could come out by late 2025.
What We May See in This MacBook
From places like DigiTimes, we hear this super-cheap MacBook will be different from the Air and Pro models we know. Here are the main things being said:
- Price: It could cost between $599 and $699, which is a lot less than the MacBook Air now.
- Chip: It might have the A18 Pro, not an M-series chip. This is the same kind used in the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro.
- Screen: It could have a 12.9-inch screen, a bit smaller than the MacBook Air which is 13.6 inches.
- When It Might Launch: They might start making parts in the third part of 2025, and put it all together end of that year. This means it could be out late 2025 or early 2026.
Why This Matters Apple's Big Plan Change
Bringing this device to the market would be a sharp turn from Apple's usual product ways. DigiTimes thinks this plan could be to keep a balance if the main MacBook Air's price goes up. With a new, cheaper option, Apple can hold onto a spot under $1,000 for students or those watching their money, even if the top Air model gets pricier.
This move could let Apple go strong into a market piece it mostly didn't touch before, majorly upping Mac sales and adding a real low-cost choice in its portable range.
How It Could Shake Up the Market
A $599 MacBook, even with an A-series chip, would push hard on rivals in the laptop game. It brings a strong choice against the M4 Mac mini as it has its own screen and you can take it with you, both key for students and people on the move. For the whole industry, such a move by Apple will be a huge "wake-up call," making others rethink their mid-range laptop plans.
If these talks are true, Apple's not just bringing out a cheaper laptop; it's changing what we think an entry-level laptop can be by mixing its top-tier world with a never-seen price.
