Chapter 1: Anticipating the Macbook Air 2022

With the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference looming closer, it's time for a brief overview of the changes and setbacks surrounding the M2 Macbook Air. Personally, this is the device I've been most eager to see. A recent promotional image from Cupertino showcases six vibrant colors alongside a silver Mac, mirroring the palette of the 2021 iMac.

The highly awaited Macbook Air 2022 is rumored to debut in these appealing hues, targeting a more budget-conscious demographic. It will feature a completely white bezel and keyboard, which, when combined with these playful colors, gives the impression of a toy rather than a professional workstation priced in the thousands.

However, tech analyst Mark Gurman (who boasts an accuracy rate of 86.5%) suggests that the anticipated array of colors may be overstated. Currently, the Macbook Air is available in space gray, silver, and gold. He predicts we won't see much beyond these options, although the new gold variant will lean towards a champagne hue, resembling his preferred iMac color.

Chapter 2: Power Expectations and Potential Disappointments

With the rumored introduction of these fresh colors, one wonders if Apple will opt for a more sophisticated design with black bezels and a matching keyboard. Only time will reveal the answer.

The most disheartening aspect of this news is the expected power boost for the device, which now appears to be downgraded. While we anticipated the arrival of an M2 Chip that would surpass the M1 in speed, it seems Apple may have taken a different route. According to John Prosser, the revised version of the Macbook Air might feature a modified M1 chip instead of the anticipated M2, a disappointment for many fans.

If the new Macbook fails to meet expectations, I might consider the Dell XPS 13 Plus, which has outperformed the Macbook Air M1 in both single-core and multi-core benchmarks. However, if these issues seem trivial to you and you remain as excited about the Macbook Air as ever, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!

Chapter 3: A Reflection on Expectations vs. Reality

As it turns out, our predictions regarding the color options were slightly off; instead of a vibrant rainbow palette with white bezels, we are likely to see the four primary colors mentioned by Mark Gurman. Fortunately, we were also incorrect about the absence of an M2 Chip, although we did correctly note the redesign's inclusion of a notch and MagSafe. For a deeper dive into these insights, check out the article I shared a few months back to see how my writing has evolved since then.