The MacBook Air has always been in a peculiar spot and Apple’s fans have generally been divided over this line of devices. On one hand, its benefits are obvious, but on the other, it does compromise its performance a bit too much for some people’s liking.
This might lend some credibility to the rumors of more powerful hardware that’s supposedly coming with the 2016 edition of the device, as Apple might have finally found a way to give it the kind of power they want while preserving the compact form factor.
And if that’s true, they could easily have a winner on their hands. Lots of people would gladly take a second look at the new MacBook Air if it offers solid performance at its rumored low price.
This could help Apple finally secure a stable position in the portable computer market, an area where they were previously limited to a niche following more than anything else. If they bring out an offer that’s in line with what other manufacturers are offering in terms of power while it’s also offered at a lower price, this could easily revive interest in the company from all sides and we’re probably going to see a whole new era of fandom towards Apple. But until then, let’s wait and see what happens.