Could a Lower-Cost MacBook Under $800 Be in Apple's Future?

Rumors of a low-cost MacBook under $800 periodically resurface, but historically the cheapest MacBooks are around $1000.

A cheaper MacBook could make more sense now due to Apple Silicon, Apple's entry-level products in other lineups, and shifts in Apple's business.

Apple has shown with products like iPhone SE and base iPad that it can deliver quality at lower prices, just not "cheap."

A $600-$800 MacBook would fill a gap for less affluent buyers without too much overlap with iPads.

While Apple doesn't "do cheap," it can still make a meaningfully less expensive product meeting its standards.