For those who desire an Apple MacBook but are deterred by the price, relief may be on the horizon. Reports indicate that Apple is gearing up to launch a new MacBook in the affordable segment. This upcoming MacBook is expected to be equipped with an A-series iPhone chipset. DigiTimes suggests that the economical MacBook will feature the A18 Pro processor, the same chip that will power the iPhone 16 Pro. Apple’s shift to the A-series chipset will enable cost reductions, making the MacBook accessible to consumers with a budget of approximately ₹50,000.
**Apple MacBook Pricing**
It is anticipated that the Apple A-series MacBook will be priced at $599 (around ₹52,370) or $699 (approximately ₹61,113). This pricing would make it the most affordable MacBook available. Current-generation M4 MacBook models have a starting price of ₹99,990. This marks a significant move for Apple as it enters the mid-range market with a competitively priced laptop.
**Reducing Costs**
Details from the report hint at features such as a 12.9-inch display instead of the standard 13.6 inches. The adoption of an A-series chipset and a smaller screen size will play a key role in cost reduction. The new MacBook could be offered in a range of colors, including silver, blue, pink, and yellow. Although using an iPhone chipset might seem like a step down, the A18 Pro is a powerful processor that surpasses the M1 chipset in performance tests. Apple will likely optimize the A18 Pro for the MacBook to ensure optimal performance, and users can anticipate a long battery life similar to the M-series devices.