albee

Could the reason be that they would have to source tons of 128GB chips instead of one 256Gb?
Would their be enough of those going forward? Giving that there is/has been a chip shortage and also how many laptops are coming with 128gb chips these days?

Maybe just be a long term supply issue rather than a deliberate attempt to save $8 or whatever.

Also, inflation is running at 10% in the USA and other parts of the world. Thats bound to show up in machine prices going forward. It wouldnt surprise me if Apple readjusted their whole line up price wise over the next few months regardless.