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The upcoming revival of a more affordable macbook signals a shift in Apple’s strategy.
Rather than positioning it as “the future of the notebook,” Apple appears to be aiming for increased accessibility. The likely target customer is an iPhone user who currently uses a PC, Chromebook, or has no personal computer at all.
Leveraging lessons learned from previous iterations, Apple silicon advancements, and overall technology improvements, this new, rumored 13-inch MacBook shouldn’t repeat the mistakes of its predecessor (the 2015-2019 macbook).
Mac keyboards have been reliable since the butterfly mechanism was discontinued. there’s no expectation of important changes in this area for the new MacBook.
Apple silicon is now powerful enough that even an iPhone-class A-series chip – possibly the A18 Pro – should provide ample performance for typical users. This suggests a focus on efficiency and affordability.
It’s anticipated that the new macbook will include at least two USB-C ports, or potentially one USB-C port and a MagSafe charging port.This would be a significant advancement over the original MacBook’s single USB-C port, and benefits from the increased adoption of USB-C as a standard.
Apple has demonstrated its ability to create ultra-thin devices with excellent battery life, largely thanks to the efficiency of Apple silicon.
All of thes improvements, combined with a rumored price tag around $699 – substantially less than the current MacBook Air – make this a potentially compelling offering.
The new MacBook won’t likely have the premium feel of higher-end models. However, based on current rumors, it should be a well-rounded and capable computer.
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