Entry-level MacBook reportedly launching next month in multiple color options

Apple is reportedly preparing a cheaper MacBook for launch in March, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The laptop, codenamed J700, is said to use Apple’s A18 Pro chip, feature an LCD display, and be priced under $1,000. Despite the lower price, Apple is not expected to cut corners on build quality.

The entry-level MacBook will reportedly use an aluminum chassis made with a new shell manufacturing process that aims to be faster and cheaper to produce. The model is also rumored to come in multiple color options, though specific shades were not detailed. Apple has not confirmed any of these details.