Main topic: Sale on the latest 15-inch MacBook Air on Amazon
Key points:
1. Sale on the 256GB MacBook Air M2 and 512GB model in starlight, both $200 off.
2. The 15-inch MacBook Air offers impressive performance, a comfortable keyboard and trackpad, and long battery life.
3. The M2 chipset is one year old, but it's likely that the M2 machines will still be available even after the launch of M3 machines.
Main topic: Apple testing variants of the M3 chip for upcoming Macs.
Key points:
1. M3 Max chip will have more CPU and graphical cores compared to M2 Max.
2. Apple testing M3 chip for iMacs, MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, and Mac minis.
3. Updated MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips expected in 2024.
Apple has started selling certified refurbished 15-inch MacBook Air models in select European countries, offering them at a 15% discount compared to new models, with availability likely expanding to other countries soon.
According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is unlikely to release any new MacBook models with the M3 chip this year, ruling out the possibility of a October event featuring Macs with the new chip.
Apple may not include the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro in the launch of the next-generation Apple Silicon M3, potentially opting to release it with the iMac instead, due to possible manufacturing constraints.
Apple is unlikely to have any major product releases or events for the remainder of 2023, with no new MacBooks, iPads, or accessories expected, although there is a possibility of a new iMac with an M3 chip being announced.
The 2017 MacBook Air is currently on sale for $319.97 and offers an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a 13.3" display, making it a cost-effective option for those who don't require the latest model.
Best Buy and Amazon are offering discounts on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models, with savings of up to $250, including record low prices on the 13-inch MacBook Air from 2020, 13.6-inch MacBook Air from 2022, and 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2022.
Apple may release a new Mac model this month, potentially coinciding with the announcement of the M3 chip, according to information obtained by MacRumors.
Amazon's upcoming Prime Day sale will include discounts on laptops, such as the MacBook Air with Apple's M1 processor and the latest M2 version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, as well as other models like the LG Gram 16, Lenovo Yoga 7i, Dell 2-in-1 convertible, MSI Sword gaming laptop, and Acer Swift X 14, offering a variety of options for different needs and budgets.
Amazon is currently offering the Apple 256GB 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro for $999.00, a $300 discount, making it the lowest price ever seen for the 2022 model.
The 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, featuring a sleek design and a larger display, is currently available at a record low price of $1,049 on Amazon, making it an attractive option for those seeking a portable Mac with a bigger screen.
Apple's first MacBook Pro models with OLED displays are expected to launch in 2026 or 2027, as it will take a few years for Apple's supply chain partners to establish OLED manufacturing lines for mass production, according to Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO Ross Young.
Apple will release its first MacBooks with TSMC's 3nm fabrication process in 2024, according to a notebook shipments forecast, contradicting rumors of a release this year.
Apple's rumored M3 MacBooks, based on TSMC's 3nm fabrication process, may not be released until 2024 according to a recent five-year global notebook shipments forecast, which also predicts a 4.7% growth in the notebook market following a decline, citing Apple's transition to CPUs built by a 3nm node at TSMC for performance upgrading in 2024.
The 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, with its sleek design, lightweight build, and impressive features, is currently available at a discounted price of $1,049 on Amazon, making it a great deal for those in need of a big-screen portable Mac.
Rumors suggest that Apple may be planning to upgrade the M1 chip to M2 and M2 Pro options in an upcoming hardware revision of the 24-inch iMac.
New MacBook Pro models are unlikely to feature Apple M3 silicon chips this year, with reports suggesting that shipments for devices with the upgraded chips will begin in 2024 instead.