Apple launched the new M1-chip powered MacBook series of devices earlier this month. This series consists of the MacBook Pro, Mac Mini and 13-inch MacBook Air. The price of the devices in India were set at a starting price of Rs. 64,900. Moreover, the devices were up for pre-ordering on the very same day as well. However, the devices actually became available for purchase in India today, the 17th of November. Now, the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and Mac Mini can be purchased via the Apple India website. However, the devices are not available on Amazon India or Flipkart at the time of writing.
MacBook Air, Mac Mini, MacBook Pro: Prices And Availability
The 13-inch MacBook Pro price in India is set at Rs 1,22,900. Moreover, it will be available for Rs 1,10,610 for students. On the other hand, the Mac Mini price is set at Rs. 64,900. However, it will cost Rs. 54,810 for students. Finally, the MacBook Air comes with a price tag of Rs. 92,900. For students, the price comes down to an attractive Rs. 83,610.
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Additionally, the Apple India Website provides you with customizations. These include customizing the storage and RAM configuration for the laptops. The MacBook Air price for the 8GB RAM variant is set at Rs. 92,900. However, you can customize and choose the 16GB RAM variant by paying Rs. 20,000 extra. Moreover, you can also choose to purchase the new MacBooks with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, preinstalled. Also, Apple offers free delivery of the products.
MacBook Air Specifications
The new MacBook Air is powered by the latest M1 chipset. The new M1 chipset in the MacBook Air offers 3.5x faster CPU compared to the previous generation Air laptops. Furthermore, Apple says that the new MacBook Air offers 5x faster graphics.
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Additionally, Apple claims that the MacBook Air is faster than “98 percent of laptops sold last year”. Moreover, the device is reportedly 3x faster than the best-selling Windows laptop in its segment. Besides, Apple claims that the new MacBook Air delivers up to 15-hours of battery life. The new MacBook Air features a new image signal processor as well. This feature helps in improving FaceTime camera.
Mac mini Specifications
The new Mac mini can reportedly offer up to 3x faster CPU than the previous quad-core Mini. Moreover, the new Mac mini is 1/10th the size of the comparable PC in its price range. To add to this, the latest device is also 5x faster. The Mac Mini comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage.
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MacBook Pro Specifications
The new 13-inch MacBook Pro reportedly delivers 5x faster graphics. The M1 powered MacBook Pro with an 8-core CPU is said to deliver up to 2.8x faster performance. Additionally, Apple claims it is 3x faster than the best-selling Windows laptop in its segment. Lastly, the new MacBook Pro can deliver up to 17-hours of battery life.
Apple has taken a big step forward with the launch of these devices. The M1 is a game changer on a whole new level and there is quite nothing like it. It is indeed amazing to see Apple favor performance and all-rounder capabilities with these series of devices.
Narender Kumar
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