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MacBook Air Experiencing 'Major' Shortage Despite $200 Price Increase
MacRumors • • business
Key Points:
- The MacBook Air is currently facing a significant shortage, with Apple struggling to keep the laptop in stock according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
- In the U.S., delivery times for the MacBook Air on Apple's online store range from 2 to 6 weeks, with models featuring higher RAM experiencing the longest delays.
- The supply constraints are primarily due to an ongoing memory chip shortage, driven by increased demand for RAM and SSD chips from companies building AI data centers.
- Apple raised the price of the MacBook Air in June from $1,099 to $1,299 in the U.S., but this price increase has not alleviated the supply issues.
- The MacBook Air shortage is part of a broader impact on Apple products, including the Mac Studio and Mac mini, due to the chip supply challenges.
