Apple to Defend Against Ultrabook Invasion with 15-inch MacBook Air
News of a 15.6-inch model comes from DigiTimes, which claims to have heard the plans from "sources from the upstream supply chain." Those sources say the new MacBook Air systems will launch in the first quarter of 2012.
"Commenting on Apple's move, sources from retail channels pointed out that Apple will start dropping the price of its existing MacBook Airs before launching its series and the promotion could further boost Apple's share in the global notebook market," DigiTimes says.
That's a double whammy for Ultrabook makers, who will not only have to compete with a 15.6-inch MacBook Air, but also against lower priced Airs that will still be relatively well equipped as 2012 gets under way.
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Isn't competition great! |
This could mean that, eventually, I might be able to afford an Ultrabook!|
Competition is great, but we'll have to see how close they can come to the target price of $1000 or less for ultra books with similar specs. |
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I don't expect Apple to lead the charge on downward pricing (maybe shave off $50-$100 here and there). Gotta pay that Apple tax. And Ultrabook makers seem to be struggling to get under $1000 so it will be tough, Apple could just squeeze them out. |
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if i were apple i would make a 15inch mac book air. Mac books airs are what they actually sell the most of on the computer front. I doubt they will lower the price, but im sure it will still sell. Cadillac wasnt selling until they raised the prices. |
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I would buy a 15" Macbook Air if the specs were decent. May have to hold off on a tech purchase (whether PC or Mac) until it becomes more clear whether this would be released |
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Yeah baby - Intel plans to offer a cool $100 subsidy towards the purchase of a new Ultrabook (see HERE)! |
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There's a lot of buzz about this product. Computers are getting so thin these days and the tablet market seems to be picking up quite considerably. If I'm not getting a tablet, I'm going to need a laptop table to go with this so I can work mobile. Here's what I'm thinking of http://bit.ly/vy3hNS |
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