Extensive discount deals for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air products have been dished out by Apple recently. It could be an indication that the company is saving some room for upcoming MacBook Pro and MacBook Air 2016 models.
When an upcoming model of gadget or device is soon to hit the stores, its forerunner is usually being offered at discounted prices. Apple doing the same formula has been giving discounts or less prices for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air products.
According to Master Herald, Apple will release the 2016 MacBook Air alongside with the newest MacBook Pro would by the end of 2015. marking the one year cycle of its predecessor. The report cites that the mainstream users can expect the release of the new laptop models in March next year. On the other hand, the company might be trying to speed up the processs to get their new products out early, presumably by October since Apple is giving out numerous discount deals.
A theory claim that a tech firm based in Cupertino is developing a new version of the MacBook Air to compete against Microsoft's latest laptop/ tablet hybrid device called the Microsoft Surface Pro 4.
MacBook Air 2016, is said to come in several varieties with the most basic form allegedly comes with 4 GB of RAM with 128 GB storage space; a mid-range model will reportedly feature 256 GB storage space with 4 GB of RAM; and its high-end version will allegedly come with an impressive Core i7 processor, 516 GB storage space, and 8 GB RAM capacity.
Some other reports claiming that the new 2016 MacBook Air product will come in two sizes, a 13-inch and a 15-inch variant. It will also come out with the 4K Retina display that is already featured in the current Apple computer products in the market today.
Another rumored feature of the ultra-thin 2016 MacBook Air is a reversible USB Type-C port, which will be compatible with Lightning and MagSafe features.
Apple is now selling its 128GB 11-inch 2015 MacBook Air for only $824.99 while the 11-inch with 256GB variant is being retailed for $1,044.99. The 13-inch 128GB model of the 2015 MacBook Air is now being sold for $849 while the 256GB 13-inch variant is up for grabs at $1,139. The Retina MacBook Pro which comes in 13-inch and 15-inch variants is now being offered with major discounts too.
Previously, they also offered $500 discount deals for several of their 2014 models. It is a promo that only ran until July 10. Some of the discount deals included a 15-inch MacBook Pro (2.8 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB HDD) for only $2,699 instead of its retail price of $3,199, and a 15-inch MacBook Pro (2.2 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB HDD) for $1,819.00 instead of $1,999.00. These discounts also included free expedited shipping and no sales tax for orders outside New York.
An upcoming release of Apple MacBook 2016 products is speculated by Apple fans.It is reportedly would feature a substantial upgrade of its 2015 MacBook Air that the company launched more than eight months ago. Mainstream users are currently enjoying extensive discounts.
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