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Rumor mill: Low-cost products are something you don’t usually associate with Apple. However, according to a new rumor, the Cupertino company could release a new line of comparatively cheap MacBooks next year that can compete against Chromebooks in the education sector.
The rumor – emphasis on that word – comes from Taiwanese publication DigiTimes, which cites industry sources. It writes that the low-cost MacBooks could be released as early as the second half of 2024.
The new MacBook product line will reportedly have a similar-looking metal outer casing as the Air and Pro laptops, but it will be made of different (i.e., cheaper) materials – current MacBooks use aluminum alloy – and the cost of the mechanical components will be lower. DigiTimes doesn’t reveal any potential specs or p