There was some speculation on the most popular mac in Apple's lineup; the MacBook Pro 13" model. What seems to be the problem? The problem is that there was a rumour lurking around the internet about a possible MacBook Air-ish design for the MacBook Pros.
What does that mean exactly? If the MacBook Pro 13 will get the same or a similar design to the MacBook Air, then that would mean Apple would have to either reprice the MacBook Air models or completely discontinue the MacBook Pro 13 model. Apple will have to go with option a. Reprice MacBook Air lineup, because the MacBook Pro 13 is Apple's most popular Macintosh. The MacBook Air 11 would have to be dropped down to x amount (maybe $699-$899) while the MacBook Air 13 drops down to $999. The MacBook Air 13" would still consist of the dated Intel iCore processing unit but with faster clock speeds making the product appear to be worth more than what they are charging.
The MacBook PRO 13 would keep the $1199 stand along with Intel's iCore processors, updated "retina" display, possible MacBook Air ish design internally and externally (meaning no super drive, ssd or hdd and longer lasting battery etc).
The MacBook Air 11 would definitely have to be priced at a lower cost. Your best bet would be $699 because the current price is $999, and $1299 for the 13" model is a $300 difference. If the MacBook Air 13 is dropped down to $999, the 11 inch model would drop to $699. Apple wouldn't sell it for $799 because for an easy $200 more you can get a slightly better computer. But reconsidering that the MacBook pro would only be an easy $200 difference, the MacBook Air may very well be priced at $799. $200 more from the $799, you get the MacBook Air 13. If you have $200 more from the $999 you can get a MacBook Pro 13 for $1199. They are all in increments of $200. Just something to keep in mind.
The answer to the question, "will the MacBook pro 13 lineup be discontinued?", is no because Apple can't discontinue the MacBook pro 13, their most popular Macintosh.
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