dodja

Interesting new tech and a speed bump that is consistent with such a delay but not really excited to go and but one of these. I am disappointed to see the MBA go. I hope that we get to hear why we must forego magsafe for USB unsafe. Pricing for base model with i7 upgrade is a massive NZD $700 more than the i7 MBA model. Without a third gen MacBook to compare against feeling that one whole section of the Apple user base is being left behind.

I have been studying at Uni for the last 3 years and the increased adoption rate Apple laptops specifically MBA has been impressive.  But with this new higher priced models I expect that adoption rate to reverse. around NZD $1600 for MBA was a good student option NZD $2499 is not.  When the MBA arrived you could experience all the features the OS had to offer.   Now, the base unit can not deliver on this.  The user has to stump up $2999NZD to experience the touch bar.

I understand that exports etc with currency variance can make a difference for overseas buyers but prior to the price increase by apple in New Zealand I purchased the base 15" model for less (and direct from Apple) than the new 13" model launched today.

It would appear Apple no longer wants to appeal to all sections of its user base.