Apple helped kill netbooks. Could a new low-cost MacBook bring them back in 2025?
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Apple Killed Netbooks. Will It Revive Them?
Apple helped kill netbooks. Will it bring them back? Rumors suggest Apple is working on a low-cost MacBook, potentially priced around $599. For a company known for premium devices, this is a bold shift. Tech enthusiasts wonder: could this compact, budget-friendly MacBook revive the netbook era? With a smaller design, lower-resolution screen, and an iPhone-based processor, Apple may be aiming to blend portability with efficiency, echoing the early netbook trend of ultra-light laptops designed for web use. Image : Google What made netbooks popular and why did Apple kill them? Netbooks exploded in the late 2000s due to portability, long battery life, and low cost. ASUS’s Eee PC, running on underpowered Intel processors, became iconic for lightweight computing on the go. Apple’s introduction of the MacBook Air redefined thin, powerful laptops, offering a premium experience that netbooks couldn’t match. By focusing on sleek design and performance, Apple effectively overshadowed the netbook mar…