The sources noted that related upstream players have already started pilot production of the MacBook Air models and will add a 15-inch model into the product line to expand its reach in the ultra-thin notebook market.
DigiTimes also claims that Apple will lower the prices on the of the current lineup ahead of the refresh. Best Buy, for example, sold the MacBook Air 64GB model for $849, cheaper than Apple themselves, who discounted the laptop to $939. Apple products are by no means cheap. It’s nice to shop around to find the best deals. The update should include a new Ivy Bridge processors that consume less power while providing a speed boost in the CPU and GPU department.
We told you before that 15-inch MacBook Air was supposed to hit the market in 2010. It was, however, taken off the launch shortly after it was announced due to issues with the hinges. Apple pulled the device off the launch and it is was recently heard that it would launch in early 2012.
So, if you`re looking into buying a MacBook Air, you might want to wait for a few months to get the new model.
