It is more likely that instead of the wished appearance of the MacBook Pro and Air 2016 versions on Apple's March 21 press briefing, the tech giant will instead introduce the sequel to the first 12-inch MacBook. The prediction makes sense as the device debuted at around the same time last 2015.
And if ever the prayers will be answered, listed below are the most pressing feature upgrades:
Increased computing speed and muscle
In most cases of regular workload, the 12-inch MacBook is up to the task but when demands of the work go beyond mere word processing the laptop begins to slow down. For the second build, the device badly needs a more powerful engine to keep in humming at most times.
For sure, Intel Skylake is not a fit to the MacBook blueprint so it has to be the latest generation of Core M chips that Intel also makes. Or an A10X processor is a possibility that many Apple fans would welcome. And any of the two must come with significant RAM jump to complete the power and speed upgrade.
Longer battery life
Most MacBook users reported that the maximum productivity hours squeezed from the device is 11 hours, which gradually decrease in time. Juicing up the battery pack is certainly one of the key upgrades that Apple can deliver with the new model.
Double the storage size
The MacBook unboxed last year with 256GB of internal memory (in SSD) but Apple could be generous enough to deploy the successor with 512GB of storage space in keeping with the device's advertised label as an optimal mobile productivity tool.
Additional connectivity port
Or in lieu of higher storage provision, Apple can another USB port, preferably the USB-C kind, so users can expand on space when needed or hook up accessories when desired.
Keyboard improvements
One major complaint on the MacBook is the shallow keyboard that puts strain on extended typing hours. The second-gen will hopefully address this concern or at least the new design will accommodate for an extra USB port so users can connect a more comfy keyboard and external drive at the same time, thus resolving the last two issues pointed out above.
More attractive pricing
More practical laptop users would pick the MacBook Pro or Air over the 12-inch MacBook because of the sticker price. The MacBook retails at $1300, which is the same starting price of the 13-inch MacBook Pro that on the other hand packs more power, longer battery life and greater connectivity options. Although the Pro is bulkier, for most users the choice is easy. And the same case applies for the ultraportable MacBook Air that is a coupler of hundreds more affordable.
In the event that the release date of the new 12-inch MacBook will come shortly after Apple's March 21 keynote, the sexy device will gain more appeal with a solid price adjustment that hopefully will chop off up to $300 from the tag price.