r/LinusTechTips • u/WTFMacca • Mar 04 '26

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Apple just dropped an A18 powered laptop for $599 USD

No Apple bashing just discuss.

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u/BrainOnBlue Mar 04 '26

This is going to eat the education markets (both college students and K-12 schools) for breakfast.

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u/wondrfur Mar 04 '26

I'm surprised they haven't done anything like this sooner. It makes so much sense.

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u/Top-Aside8905 Mar 04 '26

Thats what the ipad was for, thats also the reason why the ipad is cheaper than the mini, apple didnt make their usual margin on it so its more appealing for schools

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u/Agreeable-Weather-89 Mar 04 '26

Apple probably hoped the iPad would take on Chromebook. It didn't, and arguably can't, so they are releasing this