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- Apple is rumored to be working on a more affordable version of the MacBook that would compete with Chromebooks.
- Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the company is considering that option, but hasn’t decided yet.
- Making a cheaper MacBook may be a move to combat declining MacBook sales.
In early September, it was reported that Apple may be working on a more affordable version of the MacBook. This cheaper MacBook model would be in direct competition with some of the best Chromebooks. Now Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the move may be motivated by declining MacBook sales.
On X (formerly Twitter), Kuo states that Apple has seen a significant decline in MacBook sales in 2023. The analyst claims that Apple attributes the drop to the M2 chip, which only provides a small upgrade compared to the performance of the M1. He also suggests that the reason Apple is holding an event at the end of the month is to launch a much more powerful M3 series MacBook Pro, in hopes of boosting shipments, despite low production volume.
