MacBook Air

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MacBook Air

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Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5

At $1,099 for the MacBook Air, this tells us that the new “low-cost” MacBook is likely going to be ~$799-899. I don’t think it’s going to be as low-cost as what people were hoping.

Interactive_CD-ROM in r/apple

March 3, 2026 2:23 PM

186

iPhone 17 Air to Start at $1,099 With 256GB Storage, 1TB for $1,499

Can someone tell me how a M4 MacBook Air is cheaper than an iPhone? It baffles me

changetherules8 in r/apple

September 4, 2025 1:57 PM

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macOS 26.3 might have just spilled Apple’s biggest March 4 secrets | Product drivers for the low-cost MacBook and two new Studio Displays spotted in the latest macOS code.

But that’s kind of Apple’s strategy… always make the customer pay a little more than they think is reasonable, so that with a couple of upgrade options, spending a little more and moving up to the next product tier (e.g. MacBook Air) makes sense. That’s how they get ya.

Neutral-President in r/apple

February 20, 2026 1:53 PM

70

The A18 Pro MacBook has a trick up its sleeve... battery life.

They absolutely won’t give their cheapest laptop the longest battery life. For marketing reasons alone. This thing will likely cannibalize MacBook Air sales by existing, no need to make it worse

klippekort in r/mac

February 23, 2026 5:19 PM

45

Macbook Neo

MacBook Neo and M1 MacBook Air are pretty comparable. You get a bit more performance in certain applications, but also a downgrade in screen and speakers. This is a side grade, and a waste of money. if you want an upgrade buy a MacBook Air with M4 or M5. Or just keep your machine.

DoKeMaSu in r/MacOS

April 2, 2026 12:38 PM

39

Awesomeness of mac?

I wouldn't pay £950 for that machine when the M5 MacBook Air is £1,099. The M1 range will only get a couple more years of OS updates, the M5 is looking at probably 7 years. You have to remember the M1 Pro is still a good processor, but it is a 2020/2021 processor, the warranty is long gone and you'r

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NumberInfinite2068 in r/laptops

April 22, 2026 1:35 AM

3

I'm a PC and i just wanted to say - I get it!

TBH I'm a long time PC user who went to Mac MacBook Air M1 MacBook Pro M1 Mac Mini M1 They were "OK" but switched back after 2 years. Now I'm wanting a MacBook Air M5... LOL

MoneySings in r/MacOS

April 17, 2026 9:13 AM

3

Mac neo confirmed??

It's a nice idea, but I don't think they'll release one. A Mac Mini is basically a MacBook Air M4 without the screen. keyboard and touchpad; the internals are otherwise very similar. How much less would a Mac Neo have to be than the MacBook Neo to be attractive? At least £250-£300 I'd say, but I sin

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Norphus1 in r/mac

April 14, 2026 4:03 PM

3

Surface Pro or an entire suite of Apple devices?

I have an M2 MacBook Air and literally every size iPad Apple has to offer. I reach for my Surface Pro 11 every time. I slowly came to the conclusion that iPads/iPadOS just can't do what MacOS and Windows can do, and my MacBook Air can't do tablet chores. It's too bad Microsoft is losing its grip wit

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Pleasant-Positive in r/Surface

May 26, 2026 8:04 PM

2

Apple Was Caught Off Guard by MacBook Neo's 'Off the Charts' Demand

The poor economy also resulted in it basically replacing the MacBook Air for a lot of buyers. Also, the MacBook Air is slowly becoming more and more expensive I guess. The Pro is becoming more for actual Pros, especially so if the Air gets 120 Hz someday.

dramafan1 in r/apple

May 1, 2026 7:28 PM

2

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