Today Apple quietly dropped the price of the top-end MacBook Air.

The MacBook Air features a 1.8GHz processor and a 64GB solid state drive, the current price for this model is $2598, compared to $3098 previously.

The lower-end model featuring a 1.6GHz processor and 80GB hard drive remains the same at $1799.

Apple has emailed those who currently have the top-end model on order:

To Our Valued Apple Customer:

Apple has announced a price drop for a component(s) of the MacBook Air that you recently ordered. We have automatically adjusted your order to reflect the new lower price.

For up-to-date information on your order, please visit our Order Status website at . After your order is shipped, you can also obtain tracking information on this site.

Thank you for your shopping at the Apple Store.

Sincerely,
Apple Online Store Support