take a DeeeeeeeP.....BREATH?!....status of the MacBook AIR....

[NewtonMP2100]

.....might be EOL......the Retina Macbook line will slowly replace it.....


Top Apple insider says new 13-inch Retina MacBook will kill the MacBook Air line

.....We recently heard that the MacBook Air line may have reached its end of line and a new report seems to reinforce that idea. A top Apple insider who’s usually accurate in his predictions regarding unreleased Apple hardware says that the Retina MacBook line will slowly replace the MacBook Air in the near future.

In a note sent to investors, seen by Apple Insider, reputed Ming Chi Kuo analyst said that Apple will launch a 13-inch version of the 12-inch MacBook in the third quarter of the year. Only an inch bigger than its sibling, the new form factor will join the 12-inch model that was just recently upgraded.

The analyst says the MacBook Air line is coming to an end, which explains why Apple is looking to sell 12- and 13-inch versions of the MacBook, rather than upgrade the Air line.

MacBook Air owners have been looking forward to high-resolution Retina displays for a while now, but that sort of upgrade might never happen, considering these rumored Apple plans.

The MacBook Air might remain in Apple’s inventory for a while, becoming the entry-level option for buyers on a budget.

Apple is also reportedly upgrading the MacBook Pro later this year, with Touch ID fingerprint support, OLED touch bar, USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a MacBook-like slim profile. Kuo says the 2016 MacBook Pro refresh is launching in the fourth quarter of the year.....


the AIR...up here.....?!

[Fritz]

seems like a smart and logical move of their part.
as long as it fits the form factor, don't think anyone will notice.
But I guess that means no more slots for an 3" floppy or adb ……. eh?

[Acer]

One port to rule them all...

[pRICE cUBE]

I would have thought keeping the name Macbook Air is much catchier for marketing than just plain Macbook. If they were going to do this, why not just rebrand the whole entry level Macbook air with the one port?

[tronnei]

MacBook
MacBook Pro
Macbook Air

Too many models of essentially the same device. Simplifying the line makes sense.

MicroCenter has great deals on MacBook Airs at the moment, which would seem to confirm the EOL rumor.

[Drew]

This rumor site is speculating that all 3 models will remain.
Air - lowest priced
MacBook - middle level, similar to current MacBook 12" retina
MacBook Pro - top of the line
http://www.macrumors.com/2016/05/23/macb...touch-bar/

[OWC Jamie]

The MacBook Air might remain in Apple’s inventory for a while, becoming the entry-level option for buyers on a budget.


becoming ?

[freeradical]

Will the CPU in a Macbook explode if you try transcoding video with HandBrake?

[Fritz]

freeradical wrote:
Will the CPU in a Macbook explode if you try transcoding video with HandBrake?

dunno, but I've done it alot of HB'ing with my 2013 MBA i7. had to call the FD only a couple times.
Fans keep you cool in the summer.

[Lew Zealand]

freeradical wrote:
Will the CPU in a Macbook explode if you try transcoding video with HandBrake?

Nobody knows this answer because that would be like entering a Focus ST into the Indy 500.