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Bullet Points Apple MacBook Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Laptop 12" 2K Ultra HD 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan Gray
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  • - Laptop Clamshell Gray
  • - Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 0.9 GHz
  • - 12" 2K Ultra HD 2304 x 1440 pixels IPS LED backlight 16:10
  • - 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 1600 MHz
  • - 256 GB Flash
  • - Intel® HD Graphics 515
  • - Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth 4.0
  • - Lithium Polymer (LiPo) 41.4 Wh 11 h 29 W
  • - Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
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12" Retina, 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core m3, 256GB flash, 8GB LPDDR3, Intel HD Graphics 515, 802.11ac, Bluetooth, 480p FaceTime camera, USB-C, OS X El Capitan
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Short summary description Apple MacBook Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Laptop 12" 2K Ultra HD 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan Gray:
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Apple MacBook , Intel® Core™ m3, 0.9 GHz, 12", 2304 x 1440 pixels, 8 GB, 256 GB

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Apple MacBook . Product type: Laptop, Form factor: Clamshell. Processor family: Intel® Core™ m3, Processor model: m3-6Y30, Processor frequency: 0.9 GHz. Display diagonal: 12", HD type: 2K Ultra HD, Display resolution: 2304 x 1440 pixels. Internal memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: LPDDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 256 GB, Storage media: Flash. On-board graphics card model: Intel® HD Graphics 515. Operating system installed: Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan. Product color: Gray

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Reviews
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Uk has collected 158 expert reviews for Apple MacBook Laptop 30.5 cm (12") 2K Ultra HD Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 256 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan Grey and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
82%
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pocket-lint.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
The revival of the MacBook range in spring 2015 resulted in one of the most beautiful and portable Apple laptops: the 12-inch MacBook. It was also one of the most controversial, with just a single USB Type-C port handling all the connectivity and charging...
Good Small size and lightweight design, quality screen, Force Touch trackpad, day's battery life...
Bad Still only one USB Type-C (two would be better), no touchscreen, no Touch ID, expensive...
Bottom line The 12-inch MacBook has divided opinion since day one, having done-away with a full-size USB port for the smaller USB Type-C. A couple of years down the line and this will be a more standard format, but the bigger issue is the MacBook's persistence to off...
80%
pcauthority.com.au
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
W hen it was released in 2015, the Apple MacBook was so thin and light as to be a revelation. At a shade over 900g and 13.1mm thick when closed, this 12in laptop was slimmer, lighter and had a smaller footprint than the 11in MacBook Air. However, any po...
Bottom line " If your needs are relatively light, and you value design and portability over all else, then you'll love the MacBook."...
80%
techadvisor.co.uk
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Welcome to our hands-on review of Apple's new 12-inch MacBook for 2016. If you'd prefer to read about the original model, head over to our 2015 12-inch MacBook review . Our review is based on two models we've spent time with: the £1,299 model (1.2GHz m5 p...
Bottom line There's no escaping the fact that this is a very similar laptop to its 2015 predecessor, which so divided the tech community. But we think the problems have been overblown. The engineering on show is superb, and the performance is completely acceptable fo...
80%
techradar.com/au/
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Did you buy the 12-inch MacBook? I did, but not because I wanted one.No: the laptop I really wanted was a new MacBook Air, or even a redesigned 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro with a sleeker chassis. Of course, neither came. And like many other Air fans, I r...
Good Gorgeous Rose Gold color, Improved performance, Terrific design, Great speakers...
Bad Single USBC port, No price cut?, Controversial keyboard...
Bottom line Apple has given the MacBook's performance a much-needed boost, and it helps OS X zip along much better. Its critical flaws remain, but the 2016 version is less of a risk than it was last year. We just wish it was a bit cheaper...
80%
reviewed.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
For a long time, Apple's tried to chase a dream of devices that are so thin and so light, that they almost defy physics. Its newest MacBook (MSRP $1,299.99) is the culmination of this fixation. Apple's obsessions are all on display here, but they might i...
Bottom line I think that it's foolish to dismiss this notebook due to its lack of ports, and that much of the negative reaction to its uber-minimalism was kneejerk in nature. I think for some shoppers with basic computing needs, this is an interesting model to consid...
79%
macworld.co.uk
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Welcome to our hands-on review of Apple's new 12-inch MacBook for 2016. If you'd prefer to read about the original model, head over to our 2015 12-inch MacBook review. Our review is based on two models we've spent time with: the £1,299 model 1.2GHz m5 pro...
Good Undeniably beautiful design, Improved processors on all models, More resilient battery performance, A screen to die for...
Bad Single port limits some users, Keyboard takes some practice, You'll need to save up...
Bottom line There's no escaping the fact that this is a very similar laptop to its 2015 predecessor, which so divided the tech community. But we think the problems have been overblown. The engineering on show is superb, and the performance is completely acceptable fo...
80%
canadianreviewer.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Notebooks and laptops are some of the most important and most personal devices we have today, yet for some reason, these devices seem somewhat stunted in terms of their evolution. Sure, they're more powerful, new 2-in-1 paradigms have made them versatile...
Bottom line For 2016, the MacBook gets a more capable processor, an extra hour of battery life and more performance parity with the MacBook Air line. Apple has retained the single USB Type-C port and the 420p Facetime camera is still quite low-end on a device that's...
0%
macworld.co.uk
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Apple introduced new MacBook Airs and a completely new MacBook with a Retina display on 9 March 2015. This new MacBook came as a bit of a surprise because everyone thought that it was the MacBook Air that would be getting the retina display, while Apple i...
Good The MacBook Air offers a faster processor and better upgrade options, MacBook comes in gold and silver and space grey...
Bad The MacBook Air screen can't match the Retina screen on the MacBook, MacBook is low powered with a high price...
Bottom line For now it's clear that the MacBook Air offers the better deal in terms of specs, presuming that you are looking for a light laptop – if weight isn't an issue then there are even better options in the MacBook Pro range.The MacBook is, for now at least, pr...
0%
thunderbaylive.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
While Apple's MacBook already looks gorgeous, we wanted to instill some life into the ultrabook by creating a one-of-a-kind look that fit in with the device's stealthy design.Images of the matte black MacBook: out my ColorWare build: Revisited: New MacBoo...
0%
v3.co.uk
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
We were big fans of Asus' answer to the MacBook Pro - the formidable ZenBook Pro UX501VW (you can catch-up with our full review here ).At Computex the firm took the covers off the latest version, the ZenBook 3 , that looks like a real rival the original...
0%
cybershack.com.au
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
It's hard to believe Apple's impossibly thin MacBook is now over a year old. In my review of what was then referred to "the new MacBook", I extoled the virtues of waiting for second generation devices when it comes to Apple. After all, a year is often all...
Good Lust-worthy design, Lovely display, Stupidly fast boot times...
Bad Still only one USB Type-C port, Expensive, Weaker performance than comparably priced notebooks...
80%
hardwarezone.com.my
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Last year, Apple revived the MacBook name with an all-new super thin and super light ultraportable notebook. It's Apple's thinnest and lightest ever notebook and it's an impressive piece of kit, requiring Apple to redesign major components such as the Ret...
Good Gorgeous design and now available in rose gold, Unbelievably thin and light, Awesome Force Touch trackpad, Great Retina Display, Excellent build quality...
Bad Less powerful than other Mac notebooks, Shorter battery life than other Mac notebooks, Only one USB Type-C port, No dedicated jack/port for power, Keyboard needs getting used to...
Bottom line Still the most portable Mac, still the same problems…The Apple MacBook is a stunning example of the company's prowess in design. And even now, a year on, it doesn't look or feel any less stunning. The thinness is amazing, and in your hands, it feels just...
80%
futurefive.co.nz
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Look and FeelThe Macbook is a real looker. Like most supermodels, its svelte chassis is ultra thin, even when placed next to the original Macbook Air. As with earlier Macbook iterations, the 2016 Macbook comes in a range of colours. These include gold, si...
Bottom line The new MacBook mightn't look all that different from last year's model. But there are differences that do count. Its Skylake CPU delivers decent performance and solid battery life. This year's model also offers an ultra-sleek design. This does come at th...
0%
digitalspy.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Last year Apple made jaws drop and every laptop owner in the land instantly hate the computer in front of them as they reinvented the 12-inch Apple MacBook. Now, a year on, and with the laptop-replacing iPad Pro having since landed, 2016's update might no...
Good Seamless multiroom experience, Sky's still the king of content, Simple, tablet-based downloads for offline, on-the-move viewing...
Bad Will make your wallet weep, Doesn't play nice with Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, 4K, voice search and powerlining still not ready...
Bottom line © Digital SpyThe MacBook isn't the most powerful laptop around – not by a long shot – and its single port set-up can be more than a little restrictive, but that's only part of the story. In classic Apple fashion, these significant shortcomings aren't as d...
0%
dailystar.co.uk
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
DAILY STAR ONLINEApple's head-turning MacBook took the world by surprise when it launched last year.This portable computer featured one of the most stunning designs ever to grace a laptop.But this beauty came with a price as, to make it so sleek, Apple ha...
Bottom line We're totally smitten with the MacBook.This laptop is stunning to look at, superb to use and is so light you'll hardly notice it's stuffed inside your bag.With Apple's latest upgrades it's now powerful enough to keep up with most of the bulkier competitio...
80%
expertreviews.co.uk
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
If anything, the only slight issue I had with the 2015 Macbook was that the Core M processor was a little slow for my needs, making it feel more like a companion laptop for people that already had a computer. Fast forward to today and the MacBook is back...
Bottom line As good as last year's model was, I felt like a really needed an excuse in order to justify buying one. This year's model, however, with its better battery life, faster storage and quicker CPU is a laptop that needs no such vindication. If portability is...
80%
trustedreviews.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
What is the MacBook (12-inch, 2016)? Apple's flagship laptop has had a refresh, and while not huge amount has changed over last year's model , it's the same price for an improved specification. Win-win, right? Prices start at £1,049, with laptops includin...
Good High-quality screen, Good battery life, Great build quality and portability, Excellent trackpad, Loud speakers...
Bad Ultra-shallow keyboard, Annoyingly spartan connections...
Bottom line MacBook (12-inch, 2016) – Performance Aside from the additional Rose Gold colour option, the most important change in this year's MacBook 12-inch is the processor options. It upgrades to a Skylake-generation CPU, from the Core M family. These CPUs are tin...
80%
bit.com.au
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
When it was released in 2015, the 12-inch Apple MacBook was something of a revelation. Not only was it incredibly thin and light, but internally it showed off all of the expertise in creating tiny circuit boards and big batteries that Apple had gained cre...
Bottom line The 12-inch MacBook is not a true hybrid, of course, but it's closer to one than any other Mac. It runs OS X, but the design and feel of the product is heavily influenced by the iPad. It's the first Mac we've used where OS features that have been ported o...
83%
goodhousekeeping.co.uk
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Now available in Apple's 'Rose Gold' colour, just like some iPhones and the iPad Pro, the newly updated Macbook has the same 12in screen, uses the straightforward and intuitive OS X El Capitan, and features an Intel Core m3 processor with 256GB of solid s...
Good Available with either 256GB or 512GB of storage space, Mac OS X interface is very simple to set up and easy to navigate, Laptop has just one USB-C port for charging, USB 3.1 outut and even DisplayPort 1.2 video output, Clear and sharp display, Sleek and s...
Bad Doesn't feature a touchscreen, Not ideal if you rely on CD/DVD Drive, Battery life wasn't as good as we were expecting...
Bottom line The latest Apple MacBook is a great example of a simple and straightfroward laptop. If you specifically want Apple's OS X operating system, or you're quite happy to switch from Windows, then this laptop is worth considering. The MacBook is quick when it c...
85%
itpro.co.uk
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Apple has always taken an iconoclastic approach to hardware design and last year's 12in MacBook Retina was no different. The ultra thin laptop's radically redesigned keyboard and the presence of only one port - a lone USB Type-C socket - made it quite unl...
Good Very lengthy battery life, Large and very responsive touchpad, Light yet sturdy, Sharp, bright and nonreflective screen...
Bad No Thunderbolt 3, Keyboard and wirelesscentric design won't suit everyone...
Bottom line As expected, the latest 12in Macbook is a mild iteration of last year's model. It's a good ultra portable, but if you didn't like last year's version then you won't like this one either...
80%
stuff.tv/my/
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Apple is past-it. The glory days are gone. Steve Jobs would be thoroughly ashamed. We hear this sort of nonsense every time Apple releases a new shiny gadget. But the simple truth is we still want 99 per cent of the stuff it makes, don't we?Last year it r...
Good Good battery life, Great screen, Lovely trackpad, good keyboard layout, Class-leading speakers...
Bad Rubbish connectivity is still annoying, No memory card slot, Mixed feelings about the slim keyboard...
Bottom line Apple played so many of its design cards last year that the MacBook (2016) looks and feels largely identical to last year's one. It's skinny, fab to work on and has a lovely screen.It's the MacBook Air's prettier, younger brother. But sometimes we wish it...
100%
stuff.tv
Updated:
2017-01-06 02:42:31
Apple is past-it. The glory days are gone. Steve Jobs would be thoroughly ashamed. We hear this sort of nonsense every time Apple releases a new shiny gadget. But the simple truth is we still want 99 per cent of the stuff it makes, don't we?Last year it r...
Good Good battery life, Great screen, Lovely trackpad, good keyboard layout, Class-leading speakers...
Bad Rubbish connectivity is still annoying, No memory card slot, Mixed feelings about the slim keyboard...
Bottom line There are no major changes from last year, but the MacBook is still an enviable laptop Apple played so many of its design cards last year that the MacBook (2016) looks and feels largely identical to last year's one. It's skinny, fab to work on and has a...
100%
alphr.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
When it was released in 2015, the Apple MacBook was something of a revelation. Not only was it incredibly thin and light, but internally it showed off all of the expertise in creating tiny circuit boards and big batteries that Apple had gained creating th...
Bottom line The MacBook answers the question, “What would happen if you mated a MacBook Air with an iPad?”. It's a Mac, running OS X, but the design and feel of the product is heavily influenced by the iPad. It's the first Mac I've used where OS features that have be...
80%
goodgearguide.com.au
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
When it comes to hardware, Apple isn't afraid to force its uses to adapt, to change habits. Longtime Mac users remember when Apple stopped including floppy and optical drives, or when FireWire was discontinued. More recently, Mac users have had to accept...
Bottom line For a lot of people, the MacBook is the ideal laptop. It's light, small, easy to carry, and offers good performance for productivity software, though it can handle pro apps fine (you'll just have to wait a little longer on some tasks). The MacBook is...
0%
gizmodo.co.uk
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2017-05-18 03:21:07
The new MacBook is a marvel of engineering. It's beautiful, and far more functional than a computer this size has any right to be. But it's not for me, and I doubt it's for you, either. It's just too damn thin.The latest crazy-thin Apple computer—a tiny 1...
Good The hinge tension and balance is perfect. You can lift the lid with a single finger with the MacBook resting on a table, and the base won't move one bit. You can reposition the screen at any angle—though sadly it only goes back to 45 degrees or so—and it'...
Bad Why is this laptop so thin? I never felt that I needed a thinner MacBook. One with a better screen? Absolutely. Lighter? Okay. But every other innovation in the new MacBook seems to be in the service of making it thinner. Who needs that...
Bottom line No. Wait. Here's what I predict will happen: like the original MacBook Air in 2008, this new MacBook will be the prelude to a more mainstream, affordable, sensible workhorse that's just as gorgeous. As always, early adopters will pay the price for Apple's...
0%
devontechsupport.com
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2017-05-21 05:45:18
Update: We've added a new section to this review called How to master your MacBook, which you can check out on Page 2. Featuring links to our latest how-to guides, we show you how to get the most out of your Apple laptop.Original review follows…Knock it f...
Good After witnessing the Retina MacBook Pro's display, it was always likely that the new MacBook would have a stunning display – and it doesn't disappoint. Great viewing angles and bold colors make it one of the best we've seen in a laptop. It's all part of a...
Bad The new MacBook is far from a monster under the hood. However, if you can get over the fact that it's designed for anything from browsing the internet to light image editing, streaming video and music to other light computing tasks, it should perform OK f...
Bottom line The decision of whether you should buy a new MacBook is a simple one: does it play to your strengths? Perhaps you need the lightest and most portable OS X machine out there today, one with good battery life. Maybe you appreciate an incredible, vibrant dis...
0%
techradar.com
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2017-11-22 10:04:41
Editor's Note: This is a review of the 2016 12-inch MacBook model. For our thoughts on the latest edition, check out our newly published 2017 12-inch MacBook review.]Did you buy the 12-inch MacBook? I did, but not because I wanted one.No, the laptop I re...
Good Gorgeous Rose Gold color, Improved performance, Terrific design, Great speakers...
Bad Single USB-C port, No price cut, Controversial keyboard...
Bottom line Should you buy the 12-inch MacBook? The question is a little more complex with the possibility of new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models arriving at WWDC. One way of thinking of it is that neither are likely to be as thin and portable - it would take a ne...
80%
techadvisor.co.uk
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2018-01-26 02:55:16
The Surface Laptop is beautiful, but it's also a little confusing. It's aimed at students, but it's expensive. It runs a cut-down version of Windows 10, but has powerful components. Its price and design appear to compete with Google's Chromebook Pixel, b...
Bottom line It's rare to have a clear winner in a versus battle, but in this case the Surface Laptop gets our vote over the MacBook. Partly it's because Apple's laptop uses the older and ultra-low-power CPU, but it's also because even then entry-level Surface Book ha...
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wired.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Earlier this year, Phil Schiller stepped onto a stage on Apple's campus and threw some sick burns at the PC industry. “As we all know,” he told the crowd, “Windows PCs were originally conceived of before there was an Internet. Before there was social medi...
Good So light, and so thin. Never buy a laptop without a screen this good. The battery is actually allday this time. There's almost certainly enough power here for you...
Bad It is so, so very expensive. The transition from many ports to one is scary. No one's going to look good in this webcam...
90%
about.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Apple released the 2016 12-inch Retina MacBook with an eye on improving performance, by using faster CPUs and faster graphics, and providing longer battery life. It also added a color, offering the 12-inch MacBook in Silver, Gold, Space Gray, and now, Ros...
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t3me.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
I've been a MacBook Pro user for a couple of years and despite the release of the MacBook Air, I still preferred carrying around my 1.5 kilogram machine around.I was skeptical when Apple first launched the MacBook – sure it's thin and light, but knowing i...
Good Excellent design, Thin and lightweight, Decent battery life...
Bad Expensive, Only one port, 480p webcam (seriously?)...
Bottom line Apple's 2016 MacBook is thin, light and perfect for on the go use – if it wasn't insanely expensive.
80%
notebookreview.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Apple stuff is expensive. Spec for spec, Apple devices typically cost more than their Windows and Android counterparts. The tradeoff is that Apple stuff is typically well-designed and well-engineered. It's built to last.We can state emphatically that the...
Good Great hardware, Excellent display, Best touchpad on the market...
Bad Overpriced for its performance, Single USB TypeC port frustrating, accessories expensive, Display not a touchscreen, Shallow key travel makes for uncomfortable typing...
Bottom line The Apple MacBook 2016 is an excellent piece of hardware with all the compromises and frustrations common with mobile tech. The single USB Type-C port is the hardest to swallow, especially given that USB Type-C accessories are prohibitively expensive.In a...
70%
theverge.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
And a little more oomphLast year's introduction of the 12-inch MacBook — that's just MacBook, not MacBook Air or MacBook Pro — highlighted some of the best elements of Apple design. The laptop is beautiful, super thin, and lightweight, with a Retina displ...
Good Incredibly thin/light, Beautiful Retina display, Improved performance...
Bad Still not as powerful as other MacBooks, Shallow, edge-to-edge keyboard, Single USB Type-C port...
Bottom line More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
85%
computershopper.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Way back in 2008, when Apple first introduced the MacBook Air , it was met with mixed reviews, largely for its single USB port—but also its price. Later, a 2010 MacBook Air redesign turned the Air into one of the best (and most often emulated) hardware de...
Good Improved performance versus first-generation MacBook, 13-hour battery life, Brilliant Retina display...
Bad Still just one USB port (a Type-C that won't fit most existing peripherals), Shorter battery life (in our test) than previous model, Shallow (if tactile) keyboard, We still miss the MagSafe power connector...
Bottom line Apple's updated MacBook gets a performance boost thanks to Intel's updated Core M chips. It remains impressively slim, with an excellent screen, but we still want more than that one USB port. Read More…...
70%
slashgear.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
More than a year after it first launched, the MacBook Retina is still one of the most divisive of Apple's products. Now, in its 2016 refresh, it finds itself in a replay of many of those initial complaints: just one port; a processor chosen for being humb...
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notebookcheck.net
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Pioneering. One of the hotly debated devices from Apple's line-up has been updated: The MacBook 12 omits non-essential features and focuses on highest portability. Fan, many interfaces, a mechanical touchpad, a long key travel: "You don't need that."...
Good outstanding Retina screen, precise Force-Touch trackpad, notable speaker quality, high-end aluminum chassis, silent as passively cooled, yet still not very hot...
Bad a single combo port is a serious restriction, the short key travel causes typing errors again and again, no charge indicator via LED, poor maintainability and upgradeability (iFixit 1/10 points), single core performance is slightly lower than the model's...
Bottom line Always necessary but not included - adapter for the single USB Type C portThe 12-inch MacBook is and remains an impressive device. Low weight, an excellent display, and its build quality are outstanding properties. However, not much has changed compared t...
91%
imore.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Rene Ritchie has been covering Apple and the personal technology industry for almost a decade. Editor-in-chief of iMore, executive editor for Mobile Nations, video and podcast host, you can follow him on Snapchat or Twitter @reneritchie.The 2016 MacBook h...
Good Simplicity and ultraportability, Fanless, noiseless operations, Tomorrow's technology today, Premium experience over price.
Bad Highperformance processors or graphics, A large number and variety of ports, Deep, clackity keyboards, Low, low pricing...
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appleinsider.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Apple's second-generation ultraportable 12-inch MacBook features some noteworthy internal improvements, including an extra hour of battery life and Intel's latest Skylake processors, that make it a worthwhile update. But all of the major concessions of th...
Good A year after its debut, the ultraportable, fanless design remains a stunner, Modest processor improvements faster storage and longer battery life are welcome, New rose gold option gives consumers more choices...
Bad Still priced starting at $1,299, and still too expensive for what it does, The single USB-C port and lack of MagSafe will continue to alienate and stir debate, FaceTime camera is only 480p, and some may want to try the keyboard before they buy...
Bottom line In considering the early 2016 MacBook, we kept asking ourselves one question: If someone had already formed a definitively positive or negative opinion on Apple's 2015 model, is there anything this year's upgrade has done that would change their minds? T...
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macnn.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
No upgrade to USB-C portRelatively minor gains in performanceApple has given us its first Mac hardware update for the year, and it has come in the form of a refreshed Retina 12-inch MacBook. First introduced around this time last year, the 12-inch MacBook...
Good Excellent design and build quality...
Bad No upgrade to USBC port, Relatively minor gains in performance...
Bottom line There is a lot more to the Retina 12-inch MacBook (Early 2016) than the addition of the rose gold color. Apple has given just about every key component in the overall system architecture an upgrade, from (slightly) faster chips, to (notably) faster RAM an...
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greenbot.com
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macworld.com
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For a lot of people, the MacBook is the ideal laptop. It's light, small, easy to carry, and offers good performance for productivity software...
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macworld.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
When it comes to hardware, Apple isn't afraid to force its uses to adapt, to change habits. Longtime Mac users remember when Apple stopped including floppy and optical drives, or when FireWire was discontinued. More recently, Mac users have had to accept...
Good Small size and light weight make it ideal for travel, Increased performance, Improved battery life...
Bad Only one USBC port for charging and peripherals, Reduced key travel on keyboard makes the keys uncomfortable to press, 480p FaceTime camera, No flash storage customization options available...
Bottom line For a lot of people, the MacBook is the ideal laptop. It's light, small, easy to carry, and offers good performance for productivity software, though it can handle pro apps fine (you'll just have to wait a little longer on some tasks). The MacBook is...
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arstechnica.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
Andrew CunninghamThe MacBook is still a thin-and-light laptop that can go pretty much anywhere.Andrew CunninghamThe MacBook is still a thin-and-light laptop that can go pretty much anywhere.Andrew CunninghamIt's thinner and smaller than a 13-inch MacBook...
Good Better CPU and GPU performance than last year, if just by a bit. The upgrade path from a 2010 or 2011-era MacBook Air is much clearer now, at any rate, Much better SSD performance, Slightly better battery life, though it was already pretty good, Design is...
Bad 480p webcam is still low-res and ugly, Low-travel keyboard isn't quite like anything else that's out there, 5Gbps USB Type-C instead of Thunderbolt 3, Expensive for the features and performance you're getting, Some people may work fine with one port, but...
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Laptopmag.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
It's best to think of the 2016 MacBook as a MacBook S. Similar to the evolution from the iPhone 6 to the iPhone 6s, Apple didn't revamp the design for its ultraslim 2-pound laptop. Instead, the company focused mostly on internal upgrades for the 12-inch M...
Good Faster 7th-generation performance, Still wonderfully thin and light, Improved keyboard, Good battery life, Runs cool...
Bad Just single USC-C port, No Thunderbolt 3 support, Low-res 480p webcam...
Bottom line The updated MacBook packs more performance and battery life into a wonderfully thin and light design, but Apple didn't address the biggest drawbacks...
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mobiletechreview.com
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2017-01-06 02:42:31
As ever, the 12" MacBook is a surprisingly polarizing little laptop. The first generation sold so well folks had to wait months to buy one, so some people obviously love it (and are...
Good Amazingly small for a full laptop experience. Goregous fit, finish and design. Excellent display, loud and full stereo speakers...
Bad Weird keyboard, expensive, just headphone jack and one port that must also handle charging...
Bottom line As ever, the 12" MacBook is a surprisingly polarizing little laptop. The first generation sold so well folks had to wait months to buy one, so some people obviously love it (and are willing to spend this much on an ultraportable). Others have lambasted it...
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lifewire.com
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2017-05-09 01:20:27
While there have been changes inside and out, the second generation of the MacBook remains mostly a speed bump, which will likely be viewed as a nice improvement for those who were already considering a MacBook, but won't sway those who are looking at oth...
Bottom line The 2016 MacBook is geared towards those who would prefer to have a Mac with them wherever they go without having to compromise on weight and portability. To achieve the portability, the MacBook makes compromises that are geared to favor travelers over ot...
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topnewreview.com
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2018-04-06 09:28:50
Could you be converted to Apple's laptop?When we tested Apple's brand new MacBook last year, with its super-slim case and edge-to-edge keyboard, we praised its lightweight design and high-resolution screen, but we weren't so sure about its reliance on...
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zdnet.com
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2019-11-17 21:44:15
For mobile professionals, the ideal computer is probably an 'ultraportable' laptop -- a device suitable for carrying day in, day out, in a briefcase or backpack. Obviously it needs to be lightweight and relatively compact, but at the same time it should b...
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barefeats.com
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2019-11-17 21:44:15
Posted November 4th, 2016 by rob-ART morgan, mad scientistHow does the 'slowest' 2016 MacBook Pro compare to the 'fastest' 2016 MacBook? And how do both compare to the 2016 Razer Blade Stealth (Windows 10) and 12.9 inch iPad Pro?GRAPH LEGEND13" MacBook Pr...
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