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MacBook Air Late 2016
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I'm hoping they do it. If I'm being selfish, I'd like the following
- latest, appropriate Intel chipset
- regular (non-retina) screen at 1440x900
- retains SD card slot
- force touch trackpad
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Exactly and I would very much like a 15 inch variant also maybe MagSafe 3. I feel the 11 inch MacBook Air will be axed.
I think there will be a MacBook Air 2016 (perhaps 13in model only) because Apple's product line-up needs to have an entry level everyday consumer laptop priced below $1,000. The MBPr is marketed as a pro model, so not entry level. The new MacBook is more of a niche device for people who really want portability.
Apple has updated their entry level computers before....some might remember the polycarbonate white MacBook that was restyled into the unibody white MacBook. As I mentioned on another thread, I hope they keep the MBA at the current price point and update as follows:
Apple has updated their entry level computers before....some might remember the polycarbonate white MacBook that was restyled into the unibody white MacBook. As I mentioned on another thread, I hope they keep the MBA at the current price point and update as follows:
- Update Processor per normal for entry level machine
- Reduce Bezel
- Use IPS display (not necessarily Retina)
- Force Touch Track Pad
- Offer Color Options
I don't know the difference between Kaby or Sky lake. Whichever is appropriate.
Don't really care if they put Lightning or leave the minijack as I don't use them.
As long as they keep the SD card and leave the thunderbolt port on, I'm good.
I suspect that if they do update the MBA, it'll probably have the exact same ports as the current one. Maybe they'll trade one of the USB3 ports for a USB-C. Or perhaps they'll keep both USB3 ports and replace the magsafe with a USB-C ... but I do acknowledge that this is unlikely as it'll probably require a major logic board redesign. Apple probably wants to minimize changes to the logic board as much as possible to keep costs down.
I don't think there's going to be a new Air. I think the Air is done with the early 2016 model. I think all the new MacBook Pros are evolving into a thinner form factor (e.g. Macbook) that will render the Air obsolete. Guess we'll know for sure soon enough...
I agree, the MBA was the best laptop I ever had. I would like to see a 13" Retina MacBook Air, or a 13" rMB with proper USB-ports and an SD card slot.
Both are probably unlikely...
Both are probably unlikely...
I'd like to see one more Air to fitted with the latest processor as well. The Air is such a great computer especially with the battery life on the current 13". However I would be happy at this stage just to see some Mac hardware news. I know the iphone and watch and iservices are where its at but really seems to be all we ever hear about these days.
I believe the MBA will exist until the Retina MacBook is cheaper to fit in as the entry-level Mac... that said, I find it strange Apple did not update the MBA with Skylake processors in either early or mid 2016, it might be more than just a normal specs upgrade which is why they are just waiting for October.
Lots of wishful posts. However, don't be surprised if the MBA goes the way of the iPhone 7 headphone jack. 
I don't think we'll see another Air sadly. But I'd be okay with a 13" rMB with a normal full keyboard, not that flat butterfly nonsense that has no key travel. I don't know who thought that would be a good idea.
The iPad is a consumption device while a MacBook is a production one. Apple has tried to change our perception toward the iPad Pro, making it our productive tool but iOS 10 is still lacking some crucial features to make it more like a desktop class functionality.
Here it is:
http://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/Laptops/hp-spectre-x360-convertible-laptop-13t-touch-w9b13av-1
13,3" screen and just slightly larger frame than 11" MBA.
Thank you Apple!
(edit: somehow clicking on the specs tab in Safari doesnt work, it works in FF though.)
http://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/Laptops/hp-spectre-x360-convertible-laptop-13t-touch-w9b13av-1
13,3" screen and just slightly larger frame than 11" MBA.
Thank you Apple!
(edit: somehow clicking on the specs tab in Safari doesnt work, it works in FF though.)
I've said it before: They're not going to update it anymore, but also they won't kill it. Same as what they did to the non-retina MBP.
They'll keep it around as the entry level MacBook, with terrible specs for 2016/2017. They'll kill it late 2017 or 2018 when people finally stop buying it.
They'll keep it around as the entry level MacBook, with terrible specs for 2016/2017. They'll kill it late 2017 or 2018 when people finally stop buying it.
I have to admit it's getting tough to stay with macs with these new generation windows laptops offering more bang for the buck
Of course its ugly, but at least doesnt have a bezel that screams 2009.
The point is: Every major Computer Company has pretty much caught up to the MBA, even surpassed it (that bezel). I'd never seriuosly considered other options since my 2010 MBA. I was always certain my next one would be a MBA again. Now I'm not. I'm just waiting to see which of these kabylake devices has the best hackintosh support.
The point is: Every major Computer Company has pretty much caught up to the MBA, even surpassed it (that bezel). I'd never seriuosly considered other options since my 2010 MBA. I was always certain my next one would be a MBA again. Now I'm not. I'm just waiting to see which of these kabylake devices has the best hackintosh support.
I also must say: I used a Mac for over 12 years. Last year, I bought a cheap Lenovo and added an SSD and 16GB of RAM and I love it. Windows has really made a huge leap.
I'm still hopeful Apple can win me over again. Even the iPad seems over-priced to me. I'm a large shareholder and I want to see more out of the PC and Tablet lines from Apple.