The Dilemma: The Challenge of Success
However, this raises a conundrum: What lies ahead for the MacBook Air’s future? While Apple did introduce a larger 15-inch model earlier this year, it was more evolutionary than revolutionary. Rivals like Dell and Microsoft have produced slim 13-inch and 15-inch laptops for years, indicating that Apple needs something more profound to maintain its edge.
The writer speculates about incremental upgrades, yet worries that the MacBook Air might stagnate, mirroring the Dell XPS 13’s lack of significant design innovation. Instead, the hope is that Apple refrains from rushing out an M3 MacBook Air and allows its current models to thrive. This would grant Apple the time to conceive a new MacBook Air that genuinely pushes the boundaries of ultraportable laptops. OLED or mini-LED panels might be on the horizon when affordability aligns.
In essence, the MacBook Air M2 has set such a high bar that its successor may find it challenging to surpass. However, this delightful dilemma is a testament to Apple’s prowess in crafting exceptional devices.
