India, June 2 -- There was a time when MacBooks were seen as laptops mainly for creative professionals and dedicated Apple fans. While that audience still exists, the appeal of Apple's laptops has expanded significantly over the past few years. Students, office workers, creators and even long-time Windows users are increasingly considering a MacBook for their next purchase.

The shift is not happening because of a single feature. Instead, a combination of better value, a growing Apple ecosystem and long-term reliability is making MacBooks more appealing than ever. With several deals currently available, the timing may also be helping more buyers take the plunge.

One of the biggest reasons behind the growing popularity of MacBooks is valu...