Apple may be adding a splash of color to its upcoming budget-friendly MacBook
Summary
Apple's upcoming entry-level MacBook may feature vibrant colors like light yellow, green, blue, and pink, alongside classic silver and dark gray. Priced between $699 and $799, it will utilize iPhone chips while maintaining a premium aluminum shell.
Key Insights
Why is Apple using iPhone chips like the A18 Pro in this budget MacBook instead of M-series chips?
Apple is using A18 Pro chips from iPhones to achieve a lower price point of $699-$799 while targeting students and enterprise users, as these chips are less expensive than Mac-optimized M-series chips, though they may offer performance closer to the original M1.
Will the budget MacBook use plastic to cut costs, or maintain Apple's premium aluminum build?
Despite the lower price, Apple will use aluminum shells with a new, faster, and more cost-effective manufacturing process instead of cheaper plastic, preserving premium build quality similar to higher-end MacBooks.