A new rumor has it that Apple is preparing to launch a redesigned MacBook Air in just a few weeks – but not everyone will be happy.
Just last year, the MacBook Air was redesigned, with Apple introducing the M2 chip in its thinnest, lightest, and most affordable line of MacBooks. In addition to an internal boost with the new chip, the new MacBook Air received an increase in screen size from 13.3 inches to 13.6 inches. The actual look of the MacBook Air (M2, 2022) has also changed quite drastically, showing new color options, a larger webcam, and a lot more screen real estate. The notch surrounding the webcam is the same as that MacBook Pro 14 inch (2021)which was quite a splitting movement.
According to analyst Ross Young, the MacBook Air (2023) could come with an even larger display, this time to 15.5 inches, making Apple’s thinnest, lightest and most portable laptop possibly one of its largest (surpassed only by the 16-inch laptop ). inch MacBook Pro). As the name suggests, the appeal of the MacBook Air range lies in the fact that they are light (and airy, pun intended) and portable, making them easy to take with you wherever you go. Producing a model with a 15.5-inch screen might put off MacBook Air fans looking to upgrade their gear without sacrificing portability.
Analysis: But why?
For now, these are all unconfirmed rumors (and Apple certainly won’t comment on them), so we can’t predict how much a new 15.5-inch MacBook Air will actually cost, but it certainly won’t be cheap. So it surprises us; What exactly is the point of a bigger MacBook Air? For whom is that?
One of the best things about MacBooks, and the MacBook Air models in particular, is the fact that they’re incredibly portable. You can slip this bad boy in any bag or carry him in your arms from class to class or office to office, and he won’t weigh you down with a bulky weight and large size. But here it feels like Apple is making the MacBook Air a little bigger just because they can, or maybe trying to appeal to users who need the extra size while neglecting consumers who need it for commuting or workspace reasons must prioritize portability.
As we asked, who is this extra size for? Is that something consumers want, a bigger laptop that’s harder to lug around? Maybe graphic designers or video producers want the bigger screen size, but they wouldn’t really use a MacBook Air for their work, they’ll probably use the Pro models.
Rumor has it that we’ll likely see the updated MacBook Air models in April this year, possibly at Apple’s spring event. But could Apple make a product no one asked for? Sure, there will be people who would welcome the size increase, although the price tag that will inevitably come with it might dampen enthusiasm.
