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Larger 15-Inch MacBook Air Expected in 2023
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I agree that will likely be the starting price and it will probably got to about $2400 with all the internal upgrade options. And the M2 could support two 6K monitors, which would be a nice way to differentiate the 15in MacBook Air from the 13in model.
The reason 99% of people disagree with you is because moving a keyboard (and trackpad) to the left makes the device less comfortable to type on and use. I'd never consider buying a laptop with a numeric keypad for that reason, at any size and for any price.
Your ASD acronym threw me, but are you suggesting $700 to make the MacBook Air screen 2 inches bigger? I don't think this would be reasonable or successful.
Finally, with the power of these chips this is perfect for even high end users.
Im a photographer and the M1 blitz my intel machines. I had a 5k 2019 16" and replaced with with the high end MacBook Air and its fab but would love a lightweight big screen laptop.
Super excited for this.
Im a photographer and the M1 blitz my intel machines. I had a 5k 2019 16" and replaced with with the high end MacBook Air and its fab but would love a lightweight big screen laptop.
Super excited for this.
Which is it? $1699? $1799? MacBook Air works for purposes of this thread. None of us, including you, know what it will be called or priced at. I made an educated guess of $1499 for the 8GB/512GB as I suspect this will start with 8GB to keep costs down and a $250 premium over the 13” for a 15” display sounds reasonable. You, however, read like a ranting raving know it all who really knows nothing. Try harder.
This is long overdue. People want bigger screens without spending $2K on specs they don't need. Never understood Apple's product line using screen size the way it has. Even the entry level pro should have a larger screen option.
I carried my 15" MBP everywhere for ten years. It went to over 50 countries in my targus backpack. The size or weight never annoyed me, and having enough screen real estate to work on complex tasks was worth every extra penny I paid for it.
I'm ten years older now and having to squint to read on a 13" screen is an unappeaing prospect. Thankfully due to Covid I haven't been traveling much but I had assumed that I'd have to lay out $2500 for the 16" once things got moving again. If I can save $1000 I'll be thrilled.
The problem with numeric keypads is, only a small percentage of computer users ever use them. I believe a recent survey found it was less than 15%. Honestly, for the accounting types I know who really appreciate one? They're best served just buying one of those USB 10-key pads to plug in. Then they can add it to any desktop or laptop they like.
Can't wait to see posts of people receiving theirs singing its praises next to other posts saying it's trash because it's not 100% up to their hyped expectations and/or doesn't fit their budget.
Some things never change.
Agree strongly. My mom has a work laptop like this and I despise typing on it.
Obligatory shut up and take my money.
I don't need anything more powerful than the Air but I would love an OMG HUEG screen.
I don't need anything more powerful than the Air but I would love an OMG HUEG screen.
It will cost $200 more than what people-who-were-never-going-to-buy-it-any-price-but-can't-help-but-spend-all-day-on-the-Apple-centric-internets think it should.
Yes. Definitely, yes.
I don't see a 15-inch MBA cannibalizing the market for the 16-inch MBP. There will be enough differentiation in processor performance, display, RAM and storage options, and other features. It will open a new market for those who want a larger display, but don't need the professional-level performance of an MBP. Home office workers, writers, students, older computer users and those with vision limitations are among those who would benefit from a more affordable big-screen laptop. I'm looking forward to Apple bringing it out.
I don't see a 15-inch MBA cannibalizing the market for the 16-inch MBP. There will be enough differentiation in processor performance, display, RAM and storage options, and other features. It will open a new market for those who want a larger display, but don't need the professional-level performance of an MBP. Home office workers, writers, students, older computer users and those with vision limitations are among those who would benefit from a more affordable big-screen laptop. I'm looking forward to Apple bringing it out.
At that price I'll buy two, just to pwn the haters.
If it cost that much then Apple is doing it wrong. People just want a larger MBA, which currently goes for $999 retail. I figured the refreshed 13" M2 Air (which I also believe will drop the Air name) may get a ~$200-$300 increase. Then it should be no more than $200-$300 for the larger screen. I think still think $1499 or less is the sweet spot for such a device.
there will be millions willing to spend 1699 up to 1999 for a 15 MBA. $1499 is a joke, Apple can charge more and they will because people are degenerates myself included
I just bought my dad a laptop with numeric keypad, and while I was setting it up for him, I noticed absolutely no discomfort or awkwardness in the trackpad and keyboard being offset to the left a bit. I honestly didn't even think about it until I saw your post here. Seemed just as natural as typing on my MBA. Surprised anyone would consider this to be a non-negotiable issue. That being said, I wouldn't let the lack of a numeric keypad be a deciding factor either.
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