How to preorder the iPhone 17e, MacBook Air M5, and other new Apple devices
Source: ZDNet
It’s a big week for Apple enthusiasts, as the tech company has been releasing new devices all week, leading up to today’s invite‑only event. So far, we have seen announcements including a new iPhone 17e, the iPad Air with the M4 chip, the MacBook Neo, MacBook Air M5, the MacBook Pro M5 and M5 Max, and the Mac Studio Display and Studio Display XDR.
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All of these devices are available to preorder starting today, with an official release date of Wednesday, March 11. Below is a roundup of how you can preorder each product and the best deals to save.
iPhone 17e
Apple’s entry‑level iPhone has the new A19 chip—the same generation used in the standard iPhone 17—a 6.1‑inch Super Retina XDR OLED display (the smallest in the iPhone 17 lineup), and a single 48‑megapixel Fusion camera (the same camera found in the iPhone 17 Air). The iPhone 17e starts at $599.
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iPad Air
[Image: iPad Air with M4]
The upgraded iPad Air features the M4 chip, support for Wi‑Fi 7, larger memory bandwidth, and an improved Center Stage camera. The 11‑inch model starts at $599, and the 13‑inch model starts at $799.
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MacBook Neo
[Image: MacBook Neo]
Apple announced an entirely new entry‑level laptop in the MacBook Neo line, available in vibrant colors like lime‑green, pink, and blue. It’s aimed at web surfing, email, and iPhone connectivity. The MacBook Neo starts at $599.
MacBook Air
[Image: Apple’s new MacBook Air M5: More expensive, slightly better hardware]
Apple’s thinnest and lightest laptop now ships with the powerful M5 chip, a faster SSD, and 512 GB of storage. It costs $100 more than the previous generation, starting at $1,099.
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MacBook Pro M5 and M5 Max
[Image: Apple’s new MacBook Pro M5 offers more memory and storage (but isn’t cheaper)]
Apple’s high‑end laptop for professionals now features the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, higher starting memory and storage, faster SSD read/write speeds, improved battery life, and a suite of connectivity upgrades. The 14‑inch MacBook Pro M5 starts at $2,199, while the M5 Max starts at $3,599.
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Mac Studio Display and Studio Display XDR
[Image: Mac Studio Display]
The new displays bring upgraded image quality, Desk View support, Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, a wider color gamut, and more. The Studio Display starts at $1,599, and the Studio Display XDR (replacing the Pro Display XDR) starts at $3,299.