Apple is reviving the ‘MacBook’ soon, without any of its old problems

Source: 9to5Mac

Apple has a new ‘MacBook’ coming soon, and based on the latest rumors, it sounds like all of the problems that plagued the previously discontinued model will be addressed.

The last ‘MacBook’ was beloved by some, but had serious flaws

The last time Apple introduced a brand new ‘MacBook’ to join the existing Air and Pro models was 2015.

The 12‑inch MacBook was hailed by Apple as “the future of the notebook.” Its official tagline: “The Notebook Reinvented.”

Apple’s MacBook was ultra‑thin and light, had a beautiful Retina display, and did look and feel in many ways like the future.

But that MacBook is widely remembered more for its flaws than its triumphs.

For example, it featured:

• the unreliable butterfly keyboard that plagued Apple laptops for years
• underpowered Intel Core M processor
• single USB‑C port (that was also for charging)
• poor battery life compared to MacBook Air

And all of these issues came with a premium $1,299 price tag that exceeded the MacBook Air at the time.

The MacBook was, by all appearances, supposed to be the successor to the MacBook Air. But ultimately, despite being beloved by some, most users rejected the MacBook in favor of the “old” MacBook Air.

Why Apple’s new ‘MacBook’ will be different

The upcoming revival of the MacBook sounds like it has a very different goal for Apple.

Rather than being “the future of the notebook,” Apple is instead making the Mac more accessible. The likely target customer is an iPhone user with a PC, Chromebook, or no personal computer at all.

Thanks to lessons learned, Apple silicon, and technology advancements, this new 12.9‑inch MacBook shouldn’t have any of the same flaws as its predecessor.

• Mac keyboards have been solid since the last butterfly model died off.
• Apple silicon is powerful enough that even an iPhone‑class A18 Pro chip should prove more than sufficient for the average user.
• The new MacBook will likely offer at least two USB‑C ports, or perhaps one plus a MagSafe charger, improving connectivity compared with the 2015 model.
• Apple has already proven it can make ultra‑thin devices with surprisingly great battery life, thanks to Apple silicon.

All of these improvements, plus a price tag rumored to be around $699—several hundred dollars less than the MacBook Air—suggest the new MacBook will be a better overall computer, even if it lacks the premium shine of its predecessor.

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