Apple has long offered its product lines in different sizes.

But the MacBook Air has only ever come in one size.

If you want a bigger MacBook, you have to go pro, and that’s not cheap.

An Apple MacBook Air sitting on a white surface with a green plant in a white planter nearby.

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So it’s a pretty big deal thatApple is about to fill that 15-inch holein its lineup.

“Perhaps they watch movies on their laptop.

Perhaps they need a larger screen to have multiple documents open at once.

A 17-inch Apple MacBook Pro - Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz.

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Perhaps their eyesight isn’t what it used to be, and the larger screen eases eye strain.

Why a 15-Inch MacBook Air?

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Of course, you get a lot more than just a bigger screen.

The iBook G4 14-inch laptop.

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Money that could be put towards upgrading the storage and RAM on the Air instead.

Its something Apple needs too.

MacBook Air Gap

Right now, Apple has a big gap in its lineup.

But most will opt for something else.

This dual lineup continued for a few years, but after that, tumbleweeds.

This is great news for buyers, of course.

Plenty of folks might want a larger screen.

And as of next month, you won’t be financially punished for wanting that bit of extra space.