US EditionApple's rumored new MacBook sounds like a nightmare for budget Windows laptops — here's why
Apple aims to attract students and budget buyers with a new MacBook starting at $599, featuring an iPhone-class A18 chip and a smaller LCD display.
- Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says Apple will introduce a budget MacBook next week during a three-day announcement from March 2 through March 4, with prices starting at $599 or $699 for the 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD variant.
- Apple aims to attract students and budget buyers by using an iPhone A18 Pro chip and a smaller, lower-end LCD display to convert Chromebook and Windows users.
- Apple invited selected journalists and content creators to Apple Experience events in New York, London and Shanghai, foregoing a traditional Apple Event livestream for Apple Newsroom press releases.
- Students and first-time buyers could be drawn to a cheaper MacBook, broadening Apple's user base and pressuring Chromebooks and budget Windows laptops like the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 starting $649.
- Gurman expects a broad slate of releases beyond the cheap MacBook, including at least five products like iPhone 17e, iPad Air with M4 chip, MacBook Air with M5 chip, MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max, and two Studio Displays this spring.
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Apple Reportedly Plans to Unveil at Least Five New Products Next Week
In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said Apple will have a three-day stretch of product announcements from Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4. In total, he expects Apple to introduce "at least five products". A week ago, Apple invited selected journalists and content creators to an "Apple Experience" in New York, London, and Shanghai on Wednesday, March 4 at 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
Is Apple releasing a cheaper MacBook soon?
What the rumor could mean for buyers and makers Apple has sent invites for a March 4 ‘‘Apple Experience’’ event in New York, London and Shanghai, and press reports suggest the company may introduce a new, lower‑priced MacBook aimed at users who want a compact, sub‑13‑inch laptop. If Apple follows…
Mario Romero.- After months of speculations, rumors and leaks, the early arrival of the first MacBook using an iPhone processor will be a reality, and by the way not only create a new niche business and expand the portfolio, but Apple's bet to offer a cheaper "something" laptop. [...] The post The proposal of the MacBook "barato" with iPhone chip and the challenge it will face in the market first appeared on TransMedia.
Low-cost MacBook tipped to launch in multiple colours
As Apple nears its expected March announcement spree, fresh reporting has resurfaced around one of its most talked-about upcoming products: a low-cost MacBook available in a range of colours. The idea of a more affordable, colourful MacBook is not new. Reports about the device have circulated for months, but they are now gaining renewed attention as Apple prepares to unveil several products across a three-day run of announcements beginning March…
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