Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has put some cheap products on the market. Some say it may be to dodge a shortage of high-end chips, which are expensive. Others say Apple’s more expensive stuff won’t sell. It announced products that are at the low end of what it has ever charged for them.

Things have taken an interesting turn in the PC market lately. Usually known for overpriced devices, Apple suddenly started offering some of the best value for the buck. For example, one of Apple’s best computers is also its cheapest, especially when on sale