Exclusive: Apple Plans to Launch MacBook Air With M2 Chip on July 15

[MacRumors]

The redesigned MacBook Air with the all-new M2 Apple silicon chip will be available for customers starting Friday, July 15, MacRumors has learned from a retail source.

The new MacBook Air was announced and previewed during WWDC earlier this month, with Apple stating availability will begin in July. The MacBook Air features a redesigned body that is thinner and lighter than the previous model. Thanks to the M2 chip, the MacBook Air features up to 18 hours of battery life, according to Apple. With a launch planned for July 15, pre-orders can be expected to go live on Friday, July 8.

The new MacBook Air starts at $1199, with the highest configuration costing $2499. The previous M1-powered MacBook Air remains in Apple's lineup for $999 for customers looking for a cheaper option.



Article Link: Exclusive: Apple Plans to Launch MacBook Air With M2 Chip on July 15

 

[dantracht]

If you want a BTO, better order right away!

Let’s hope the base model doesn’t suffer from the slow SSD issue.

 

[Foxdog175]

So preorders open next Friday?

 

[boss.king]

Does this mean available to order, or actually available in stores?

 

[Realityck]

If you want a BTO, better order right away!

Let’s hope the base model doesn’t suffer from the slow SSD issue.

Thats a possibility, I hope not.

Good that we now got a date of availability for M2 MBA.

 

[zoom25]

M2 Mac mini and iMacs please!

 

[iObama]

If you want a BTO, better order right away!

Let’s hope the base model doesn’t suffer from the slow SSD issue.

I can't help but wonder if they wanted to save what faster SSD stock they could get for the M2 Air. But who knows with this company haha.

 

[Danoc]

Good luck getting one. This thing is going to fly off the shelves. Especially with back to school the month after. Very compelling machine.

 

[GalileoSeven]

If you want a BTO, better order right away!

Let’s hope the base model doesn’t suffer from the slow SSD issue.

If it does, I might be tempted to forgo the better screen, pocket $200 and grab an M1

 

[CalMin]

I have an amazing 14" M1 Pro MacBook Pro and yet... I want this!

 

[SuperCachetes]

"Shut up and take my... 2017 13" Intel MBP?"

 

[DHagan4755]

Yeah you're going to have to figure out whether or not you want 16GB of RAM right away. Configure-to-order models are likely to get backlogged quickly out of the gate.

 

[iObama]

I have an amazing 14" M1 Pro MacBook Pro and yet... I want this!

It's a pretty cool looking machine. (Although yours is pretty dope too 😉)

 

[CalMin]

Let’s hope the base model doesn’t suffer from the slow SSD issue.

I bet it will have the same chip. Apple probably ordered up all 256GB chips to streamline production...

The performance will still be excellent for the target market for this machine. If you're doing mainly MS Office, web, Netflix type stuff, the slower (but still very fast SSD) will barely be noticeable. At worst, you'll have time to go to the refridgerator between Final Cut Exports (and you need longer than that you should be on a M1 Pro/Max/Ultra).

 

[Shirasaki]

BTO is going to take months, considering BTO MacBook Pro M2 takes at least 2 months to arrive depending on config. I’m not surprised if the availability is so low some people need to wait half a year to get theirs.
Meanwhile, the base model is always the one with most stock available comparatively, which says sth.

 

[Funny Apple Man]

I promise myself to not buy a new Mac until a 15 inch Air(or whatever they call it) comes out, but this is really tempting..I love this new design.

I'm also curious to see if the 256gb model will have the same slow SSD as the base M2 MBP.

 

[Naraxus]

Yeah but with that asinine ****ing notch?

HARD PASS

 

[antiprotest]

SSD and notch.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

Good scoop. Glad I already jumped an the 14” MBP at 10% off. BTO MBA won’t ship till August if you buy right away and will quickly slip to September.

 

[Funny Apple Man]

M2 Mac mini and iMacs please!

I hope those two get refreshed with M2 as well. Fall would be a good time to refresh them since its already been more than a year from when they released them.

 

[thatappleguytoday]

$1400 if you want 16gb of ram lol…no sorry

You can get a MBP 14 on discount or mint (used on swappa) with double the storage, pro motion, sd card slot etc…for a few dollars more

 

[solideliquid]

I have an amazing 14" M1 Pro MacBook Pro and yet... I want this!

Hnnggggg!

 

[performa_6400]

Hoping for a pre-order date before the 15th. If not, Apple should update their “Available in July” messaging on July 1.

 

[samifathi]

Hoping for a pre-order date before the 15th.

Pre-order is expected July 8.

 

[JPack]

Given the circumstances, it’s wise to choose 16/256 or 8/512. If you choose 8/256, good luck!