Three things Apple's cheaper MacBook Air needs to be a hit

It seems as though reports of the MacBook Air’s death have been greatly exaggerated. According to plugged-in analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities (as reported by 9to5Mac), Apple is planning to release a new version of its iconic consumer portable “with a lower price tag” that is due sometime during the second quarter of 2018.On the surface, that doesn’t tell us much. The current entry-level MacBook Air sells for $999, so presumably the new model would start at $899 or