New cheap MacBook coming soon: 8 expected trade-offs and price range
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Apple could present a new budget MacBook as soon as next week. An insider has revealed eight expected limitations of the model as well as its likely price, according to MacRumors.
What we know about the new model
The new MacBook will be cheaper than the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. However, a lower price comes with trade-offs.
8 limitations of the budget MacBook
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Lower screen brightness – less than 500 nits (MacBook Air: 500 nits)
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No True Tone – display will not adjust to ambient lighting
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Maximum 512 GB storage – 1 TB and 2 TB options won’t be available
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Slower SSD – read and write speeds lower than higher-end models
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No fast charging
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No keyboard backlight
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No support for high-impedance headphones
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MediaTek chip instead of Apple N1 – weaker support for Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and features like AirDrop and Personal Hotspot
Apple may present a cheap MacBook next week
Apple has not announced an exact price yet. Estimates suggest the starting price in the U.S. will range from $599 to $799. In Ukraine, considering the dollar exchange rate and retail markups, this would be at least 25,000 UAH, though the official price will only be confirmed after the announcement.
Earlier reports indicated Apple may hold a spring launch event, unveiling not only the new laptop and smartphone but also headphones and desktop computers.
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