More Lower-Cost MacBook Details Surface Ahead of 'Apple Experience' Next Week
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Key Points:
- Apple is set to launch up to five new products next week, including a lower-cost MacBook expected to debut in March, with volume shipments projected to start next month.
- The entry-level MacBook will be primarily assembled by Quanta Computer initially, with Foxconn joining production later, and mass production delayed from late 2025 to the first quarter of 2026.
- Rising component costs, especially for DRAM and NAND storage chips, may push the starting price higher than initially estimated, possibly ranging from $699 to $799, with a $100 discount available for college students via Apple's education store.
- The new MacBook will resemble a MacBook Air but feature reduced specs, including an A18 Pro chip from the
