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Redesigned MacBook Air to begin production next summer

Posted September 28, 2021 | Mac


In his latest report to investors, the well-known and widely respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo writes that he now expects Apple to start mass production of the next redesigned MacBook Air in the late second or early third quarter of 2022 – in the middle of summer next year, in other words.

The analyst does not have any new information about the laptop itself. But he has previously claimed that the next MacBook Air will have an entirely new chassis design that’s similar to the latest MacBook Pro. The ‘major redesign’ theory has also been supported by Bloomberg pundit Mark Gurman.

Kuo does add the new prediction that Apple will cut production of all MacBook models by about 15% in 2022 as a result of component shortages. The company’s plans have also been influenced by an anticipated reduction in demand for laptops, he says. As millions of workers return to the office, fewer people will need to buy a computer to work from home, AppleInsider notes.

(We would observe in passing that business demand may rise as employees discover that the office machines they depended on before the lockdown have since become 12 or 18 months further down the path to obsolescence. But Apple clearly doesn’t expect this to make up for the drop in consumer/home demand.)

Kuo is an important and trusted voice in the Apple pundit community, but he certainly isn’t infallible: the analyst monitoring site AppleTrack currently rates him with an accuracy of 74.6%, well below rivals such as Gurman (87.3%) and OnLeaks (78.6%). So while the broader assessment of Apple’s strategy is likely to be spot on, the precise details and timings may not.

You can catch all the latest leaks and rumours in our new MacBook Air hub, which will be updated regularly until the announcement. In the meantime, and if you don’t feel like waiting until next year, pick up a bargain on the current models with our roundup of the best MacBook Air deals.

This article originally appeared on Macworld Sweden. Translation (using DeepL) and additional reporting by David Price.

1. Apple MacBook Air, 1.1GHz quad-core, 512GB (2020)


From: LaptopsDirect

Was: £1,299

Now: £949.97  (£349.03 off)

LaptopsDirect has a decent saving on the 2020 quad-core MacBook Air with 512GB storage and 4-cores – which used to cost £1,299. It’s a great deal if you want an Intel-powered model.

2. Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)


Now: £1,269  (£230 off)

Apple’s offering the M1 MacBook Pro on its Refurbished Store – a great way to get a new M1 Mac for less than Apple sells it for.

The refurbished M1 MacBook Pro with 512GB SSD is £1,269 – a saving of £230. This price also puts it below the usual starting price of the 256GB model so you can get twice as much storage for less!

Buy the Space Grey 512GB MacBook Pro from Apple’s refurbished store for £1,269 (£230 off) here. The Silver 512GB version is £1,269 (£230 off) here.

 

3. Apple 13in MacBook Pro, 2.0GHz quad-core, 512GB (2020)


From: John Lewis

Was: £1,799

Now: £1,549  (£250 off)

This is the 2.0GHz quad-core 13in MacBook Pro with 512GB storage – normally £1,799. It’s the cheapest Intel MacBook Pro that Apple still sells.

 

 

 

4. Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB (2020)


Now: £1,099  (£200 off)

The cheaper £1,299 M1 MacBook Pro is being sold on Apple’s Refurbished Store for £1,099 – a saving of £200.

The Space Grey, 256GB, 8‑Core CPU, 8‑Core GPU is £1,099 (£200 off) here. The Silver 256GB version is £200 off here.

5. Apple MacBook Air, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)


From: Amazon

Was: £1,249

Now: £1,119.97  (£129.03 off)

An excellent deal, this. Save money on the MacBook Air with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU from Amazon. The discount only applies to the Space Grey version, so you will have to select that model.

6. Apple 16in MacBook Pro, 2.6GHz, 6-core, 512GB (2019)


From: Currys PC World

Was: £2,399

Now: £2,129  (£270 off)

Currys is offering a great discount on the new 2019 16in MacBook Pro.

 

7. Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)


From: Ebuyer

Was: £1,499

Now: £1,316.99  (£182 off)

Here’s a discount on the best M1 MacBook Pro, it’s a good saving, but you do need to factor in a delivery cost with eBuyer.

8. Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB (2020)


From: Amazon

Was: £1,299

Now: £1,149.97  (£149 off)

9. Apple 13in MacBook Pro, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB (2020)


From: Apple Refurbished Store

Was: £1,299

Now: £1,099  (£200 off)

Save £200 on a refurbished M1 MacBook Pro with 256GB storage. As an Apple Certified Refurbished MacBook you can be certain that it will indistinguishable from new! See our full guide on where to buy a refurbished MacBook or Mac.

10. Apple MacBook Air (M1, 256GB) – Refurbished


From: MusicMagpie

Was: £999

Now: £869.99  (£129 off)

This 2020 MacBook Air with the M1 chip costs £999 from Apple, but you can pick up a refurbished model in Pristine condition with £129 off.

11. Apple Refurbished Mac Store (Discounted iMacs, MacBooks and more)


Now: Up to £300 off

You can get a Mac from Apple at much lower prices if you buy from the Refurbished Store. Apple will have thoroughly tested the model and will offer you a full warranty so it can be a great way to get a good deal. Find out more about Refurbished Macs here.



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