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According to recent report, it is being heard that Apple is planning to unveil a larger MacBook Air at the beginning of next year.

Apple, it is said to be true, have already engaged in conversations with manufacturing partners in order to start producing 15-inch MacBook Airs for the first third of 2012. External sources claim that the larger model will ‘complement’ the 11.6 and 13.3 MacBook Air models which are currently on Apple’s shelves.

The MacBook Air series has grown in popularity due to its lightweight components and sleek performance and as a result, has quickly become one of Apple’s most prized products in the company’s product mix. In early November, research conducted by Morgan Stanley revealed that in regards to notebook sales, the MacBook Air series accounts for 28% of revenue generated in the whole of the market in October. This remarkable figure, up 8%, demonstrates the dominance that Apple has in the technology industry.

A larger version of the already popular laptop series would be a step in the right direction for Apple considering 50 new ultrabook models were shown off at the Consumer Electronics Show by competitors earlier this year.

However this is not the first time we have seen this sort of action by Apple. Following the release of the iPod, iPad or iPhone, Apple fans are then subjected to the next, newer, faster model. However seen as the Macbook Air has a price point of around $999 is seems like the ever growing market for ultrabooks won’t make such a large dent in your wallet!

In addition to this, the release of the eagerly anticipated Windows 8 for ARM will mean that ultra light, ultraportable laptops with these chipsets will be on shelves next year.

What do you think? Are you an Apple or Windows fan? Does the ever increasing screen size make much of a difference to you? Leave a comment below and tell us what you think.