The state of the MacBook: From the M2 Air to the M1 Max Pro and beyond

In lower than a yr, Apple’s total laptop computer line has gotten an improve. Final October, the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Professional burst onto the scene, and simply final week, the M2 MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Professional arrived at WWDC. 

The M2 MacBook Professional goes on sale this morning at 8am ET, however the place does it stand within the MacBook lineup?  At $1,299, it’s priced at $100 greater than the upcoming M2 MacBook Air however $700 lower than the 14-inch MacBook Professional. Right here’s how the MacBook lineup appears proper now:

• $999: MacBook Air (M1)
• $1,199: MacBook Air (M2)
• $1,299: 13-inch MacBook Professional (M2)
• $1,999: 14-inch MacBook Professional (M1 Professional)
• $2,499: 16-inch MacBook Professional (M1 Professional)
• $3,099: 14-inch MacBook Professional (M1 Max)
• $3,499: 16-inch MacBook Professional (M1 Max)

Be a part of Macworld government editor Michael Simon and Computerworld government editor Ken Mingis as they break down the state of the MacBook and look to the way forward for what the M2 chip may convey.