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Upcoming MacBook Air Models Rumored to Feature Two New Display Sizes but Miss Out on Mini-LED Technology

GMShadow said:
The casings seemed to hold up okay (minus scuffing) but the palmrests often chipped and discolored.

The later unibody polycarbonate models from 09-12 didn't have the chipping, but less-than-careful use would often lead to top case cracking around the drop hinge, and any drops were almost guaranteed to cause cracks/holes on the corners.
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I just looked at our old white plastic MB and while the top and bottom poly is intact, the much thinner plastic that formed the screen-bezel and palm-rest/top-plate has chipping at its edges.
 
Whatever it’s called, this will be great lineup from non-pro to pro!
Exciting times!
These switch to Apple silicon/arm makes up for great products to come along!
 
A quick mockup based on an earlier thread of mine leads to a device size of:
30 x 21.3 cm / 11.8 x 8.4 in
which is 16% more than the 12" MacBook.

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Unggoy Murderer said:
The Air has become Apple's "entry level" MacBook, so it would make sense that it drops the "pro" features.

The iPad Air doesn't have ProMotion or a mini LED display, so it would make sense to me for the Mac equivalent to follow the same trajectory.
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Will they support multiple external 6k Displays?
 
ozthegweat said:
A quick mockup based on an earlier thread of mine leads to a device size of:
30 x 21.3 cm / 11.8 x 8.4 in
which is 16% more than the 12" MacBook.

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So basically the same size as the current Air, with the screen pushed right into the corners (That's 30.41cm x 21.24cm). Could you do one for the 15.2" as well please? I estimate that would be just a fraction bigger than the old 2017 MBA :)
 
StupidOpinion said:
imo, the macbook air does not need miniLED nor does it need ProMotion nor to be made out of metal. i'd much rather it be made out of some quality plastic material (aside from some metal on the bottom for heatsink). this way, the laptop would be lighter and better at taking fall damage and maybe even a little cheaper
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Plastic? Really? ?
 
Unggoy Murderer said:
Because it's a "pro" feature on a machine that hasn't got "Pro" in its name.

In time it'll trickle down as it always done, but for something that's fresh out the door, it'll be a while yet.
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And because it's expensive and unnecessary, and Apple needs to keep costs down to hit their target $1,000ish price point. Not sure why people on this forum don't understand this concept...
 
Falhófnir said:
It's a key upsell feature for 'Pro' level products currently. iPhone Pro has it, regular iPhone doesn't; iPad pro has it, iPad/ Air/ mini don't; MacBook Pro has it, MacBook Air doesn't...
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Why does Pro come with additional weight whereas other hardware suppliers can achieve this very simple goal of not correlating performance and screen estate requirements.
 
Mr. Dee said:
The smarter way this should have been done:

MacBook Air bumps 14 inch
MacBook Pro 15 inch
MacBook Pro 17 inch
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Since the current MBP 16.2” is the same size as a earlier 15” 2012 retina MBP. It makes the suggestion of separate 15” and 17” models moot. The 14.2” MBP is also loved for its size reduction compared to years ago when laptop sizes were larger then a given screen size. The earlier 17” MBP was too big/heavy and wasn’t that popular.

Apple should be providing the maximum screen size (edge to edge) against a given chassis size with the redesigned air or if it’s renamed a MacBook. We suspect Apple could easily make a slightly larger laptop that feature’s a cheaper screen around the same dimensions as the 14” MBP. That is what would most would accept. :)
 
darngooddesign said:
The MBP lid doubled in thickness due to Mini LED.
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I know it looks thicker from the edge, but since it's flat now and the old models use the "bubble" is it really that much thicker in the middle (at the Apple logo)?

Also, I don't so much mind a thicker screen, but since I don't care much about power, and don't need a system with fans, I really prefer a thinner, lighter body so the whole thing fits in my bag and is easier to carry around at work.

Of course MBPs are meant to balance power and portability differently. I just want the bets screen possible for daily tasks.
 
cknlol said:
Why does Pro come with additional weight whereas other hardware suppliers can achieve this very simple goal of not correlating performance and screen estate requirements.
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Apple maintains the same performance in the 14" and 16" so Apple does not correlate those two things either.
 
MTD's Mac said:
I know it looks thicker from the edge, but since it's flat now and the old models use the "bubble" is it really that much thicker in the middle (at the Apple logo)?
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I think they were talking about the lid (the display part), not the bottom part that looks quite a bit more chunky, even if it isn't. The lid wasn't really curved on the older models.
 
Falhófnir said:
So basically the same size as the current Air, with the screen pushed right into the corners (That's 30.41cm x 21.24cm). Could you do one for the 15.2" as well please? I estimate that would be just a fraction bigger than the old 2017 MBA :)
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Sure, here you go:
33.4 x 23.5 cm / 13.2 x 9.3 in

Edit: image upload is somehow not working…
 
Realityck said:
Smaller 11” or 12” M1 laptops are much more useful compared to previously slow Intel CPU models. IMHO there is definitely a market for those. Would it effect IPad sales, possibly.
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I think the 12 with reduced bezels would be near a 13 screen size with the same footprint of the 12. My wife would love that size laptop, i on the other hand am looking at the 14 inch one, a 15 would be very attractive.
 
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