Apple MacBook Intel® Core™ M M-5Y51 Laptop 30.5 cm (12") 2K Ultra HD 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 512 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Gold

Apple MacBook Intel® Core™ M M-5Y51 Laptop 30.5 cm (12") 2K Ultra HD 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 512 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Gold

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Long product name Apple MacBook Intel® Core™ M M-5Y51 Laptop 30.5 cm (12") 2K Ultra HD 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 512 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Gold :
12" Retina, 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core M, 512GB flash, 8GB LPDDR3, Intel HD Graphics 5300, 802.11ac, Bluetooth, 480p FaceTime camera, USB-C, OS X Yosemite
Short summary description Apple MacBook Intel® Core™ M M-5Y51 Laptop 30.5 cm (12") 2K Ultra HD 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 512 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Gold :
Apple MacBook , Intel® Core™ M, 1.1 GHz, 30.5 cm (12"), 2304 x 1440 pixels, 8 GB, 512 GB
Long summary description Apple MacBook Intel® Core™ M M-5Y51 Laptop 30.5 cm (12") 2K Ultra HD 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 512 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Gold :
Apple MacBook . Product type: Laptop, Form factor: Clamshell. Processor family: Intel® Core™ M, Processor model: M-5Y51, Processor frequency: 1.1 GHz. Display diagonal: 30.5 cm (12"), HD type: 2K Ultra HD, Display resolution: 2304 x 1440 pixels. Internal memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: LPDDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 512 GB, Storage media: Flash. On-board graphics card model: Intel® HD Graphics 5300. Operating system installed: Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite. Product colour: Gold

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Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:26

Average rating:80

Uk has collected 271 expert reviews for Apple MacBook Intel® Core™ M M-5Y51 Laptop 30.5 cm (12") 2K Ultra HD 8 GB LPDDR3-SDRAM 512 GB Flash Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite Gold and the average expert rating is 80 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.

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alphr.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:80

From low-cost Chromebooks to high-end hybrids, and the explosion of diverse, different-shaped Windows devices, there's a dizzying amount of choice out there for anyone looking to replace their laptop with something new. Fear not, though. We've reviewed th...

T3.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:80

The most portable MacBook ever is far from the most practical.The new MacBook crams more interesting tech than you can shake a USB (Type-C) stick at into its skinny 12-inch frame. It's a dazzling device for sure, one that would set tongues wagging down at...

Superb battery life, So portable, The future of laptop design...
We want more power, More USBC extras needed, Can't be your main machine...

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digitalversus.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:80

On the outside, Apple's latest laptop has all the distinctive traits of the MacBook series: an aluminium unibody, a sleek design and the iconic silver logo on the lid. It isn't until you open the display that you see how different this one is. The screen...

Design & body, Silent operation, No overheating, Beautiful screen, Fast SSD, Sound quality...
Only one USB connection, so you can't have anything connected and charge at the same time, Anaemic GPU...
This year Apple chose thinness over connectivity, basically obliging users to go wireless with their peripheral devices. You'll want to think about that before buying. When it comes to everything else, the 2015 MacBook 12-inch is impeccably well designed...

wired.co.uk

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:80

Falling for Apple's latest Macbook is like falling hard and fast for someone totally inappropriate. You know deep down that you're being seduced by glamour and beauty and charisma against your better judgement, but ultimately, that doesn't change how you...

Beautiful design and clever engineering, stunning Retina display with slim bezel, decent battery, high level of accuracy from butterfly key mechanism, large trackpad, OS X software, very portable...
Expensive, not particularly powerful, no traditional USB ports...
It's hard to pin down exactly who this MacBook is for, but I suspect it's someone who already owns another computer that they will intend to keep on using, most likely another Mac. This will be their notebook, their travel companion and the thing they wa...

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itpro.co.uk

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:80

Apple is no stranger to jettisoning what it sees as old and outdated technologies in favour of newer, more efficient ones. From abandoning floppies in favour of USB in the original iMac to jettisoning PCI-Express slots in favour of Thunderbolt 2 in the cu...

Very thin and light, Lengthy battery life, Top quality screen and touchpad...
Keyboard won't suit everyone, USBC adapters a necessity, Wirelessonly not always possible or desirable...
Apple's ultra portable laptop is stunning, but the compromises made to achieve its low weight and slender profile won't suit everyone...

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Digitaltrends.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:70

Apple says the new MacBook is the ultimate in portable computing. To test that, I took it on a week-long vacation to see my family. Here's what happened. A young woman sits across from me as I wait for my flight out of Portland International Airport. She...

Design that borders on art, Thin and featherweight, Bestinclass touchpad, Excellent display...
Poor processor performance, Can't handle most games, Keyboard becomes tiresome, Poor value...

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telegraph.co.uk

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:0

In the past few years, more powerful smartphones and the rise of tablets has chipped away at the laptop's dominance as the casual browsing platform of choice. Will the new MacBook be enough to tempt us back to the physical keyboard?In an age when every Ap...

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pocket-lint.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:80

With its 12-inch super glossy Retina display and ultra portability, the new Apple MacBook promises users the chance to live the future of computing not tomorrow, but today. But by stripping out all the standard ports, has the company refined this particu...

Small size, lightweight, quality screen, Force Touch trackpad...
No standard ports, no touchscreen, no TouchID...
The 12-inch MacBook is all about portability. Apple has focused on creating a laptop so thin, so sleek, so light, that everything else has been pushed by the wayside. For some that will be too much, with the lack of ports too futuristic to make it...

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theregister.co.uk

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:0

Yet here we are today, looking over the redesigned 2015 version of the MacBook. Once again, the accusation is that it's over-priced and underpowered. This time around the darn thing is reduced to just a single USB-C port, which is only grudgingly included...

The design of the new MacBook is world class. It's wonderfully slim, light and sturdy, with the added bonus of a high quality Retina display. However, the MacBook's entry-level performance is disappointing, and the limited connectivity may deter some peop...

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goodgearguide.com.au

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:80

Tablets are primed for content consumption and not content creation. A recent Telsyte study found 66 per cent of Australians do not believe a tablet could replace their notebook or PC. It's a sentiment that has grown by ten per cent compared to the year b...

Thickest point just 13mm thin, Excellent finish and construction, Decent battery life...
Keyboard is taught, USB-C adaptors are expensive...

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expertreviews.co.uk

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:80

Thanks to some clever construction there’s barely any depth to the laptop at all, with the thickest part measuring just 13.1mm. Then there’s the weight: just 920g, which is just shy of 300g less than the 11-inch MacBook Air. These measurements add up to m...

Image 5 of 6It's hard not to fall in love with the new MacBook. It's a staggeringly-brilliant bit of engineering and doesn't compromise on usability, even though it is incredibly tiny. On the face of things, the starting price of £1,049 seems fairly expen...

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macworld.co.uk

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:80

Apple's new 12-inch Retina MacBook has launched. Here's our definitive UK review of Apple's slimmest ever MacBook laptop, its controversial design, specs, features and pricing, and our thoughts on whether this is the right MacBook for you.Forget the mythi...

Passive cooling means alwayssilent operation, Very thin & very light, Great Retina screen, Versatile Force Touch trackpad...
New keyboard may not be to all tastes, Single USBC port requires adaptors for current peripherals, Zero internal upgrade potential...
The MacBook is a triumph in notebook miniaturisation, squeezing a Retina IPS display and full-size keyboard into a 13 mm (at its thickest) tapered chassis, with weight below 1 kg. At over £1000 it's more an executive notebook than the everyman laptop once...

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gizmodo.com.au

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:85

Friend: “How's the new MacBook Air?”Me: “No it's a MacBook.”Friend: “Yeah, that's what I said.”Me: *headdesk*This is a conversation you will have a lot if you buy the new 2015 MacBook.Gizmodo loves technology. Our product reviews are presented thanks to D...

Astoundingly beautiful, Surprisingly powerful for the mobile worker, Great speakers.
Expensive, Keyboard takes some getting used to, USB TypeC adaptor cost adds up fast...
LikeAstoundingly beautiful.Surprisingly powerful for the mobile worker.Great speakers.Don't LikeExpensive.Keyboard takes some getting used to.USB Type-C adaptor cost adds up fast.Despite a few issues which you'll get over with time, the new MacBook is a d...

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cybershack.com.au

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:80

Like the MacBook Air before it, the MacBook is ahead of its time. This is both the biggest compliment I can pay it, and my main criticism.Design The new MacBook is a beautiful machine, Apple has again made one of the best looking notebooks on the market...

Super slick design, Incredibly light, Stunning screen...
Expensive, Only one USBC port, Feels a little underpowered...
"All this has happened before, and all this will happen again" is one of the most quoted lines from the rebooted Battlestar Galactica. The passage refers to an overarching story that is told, again, and again, and again throughout eternity; strip away th...

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gizmodo.com.au

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:0

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.Gizmodo loves technology. Our product reviews...

Impossibly thin, Great screen, Force Touch is a great idea.
Expensive, Tough to get used to, Carrying dongles is annoying...
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...

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techguide.com.au

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:90

When people see new Apple products for the first time there's often an interesting reaction – amazement, excitement and desire. And that's exactly how people reacted when they saw Apple's new 12-inch MacBook.The latest MacBook is in a class of its own – i...

The 12-inch MacBook Pro is one of Apple's finest achievements.It combines cutting-edge engineering and technology with incredible design and excellent performance.For high-end users the 12-inch MacBook has its limits which is why there are other more powe...

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gadgetguy.com.au

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:80

Have you ever looked at a laptop and said “sorry, but this isn't thin enough”? Apple has, and with its latest laptop, has found a way to make one of the lightest, thinnest, and most futuristic computers yet. Ladies and gentlemen, this is Apple's MacBook.I...

Beautifully designed with premium materials, So thin, so light, so pretty, Another of Apple's exceptional Retinagrade screens, Surprisingly good battery life for a machine this size, Despite how thin it is, the keyboard is surprisingly comfortable to type...
Not at all a highperformance machine, Only one port, and it's a type of port that you can't find really anything available for (beyond Apple's expensive adaptors), Requires one of these adaptors if you want to simultaneously charge the device and use the...
Make no mistake, Apple's MacBook is something special, and its lack of a model moniker tells us how confident Apple is that this is an example of a machine from the future, with a sexy thin and sleek look like no other, a beautiful screen, a truly light w...

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:26

Average rating:0

Hands on with the new MacBook Apple always makes its new hardware look great when it's introduced in videos. In-depth voice-over descriptions accompany gleaming footage of floating, twisting phones, tablets and laptops. But even the silkily smooth images...

Elegant, fanless design, Outstanding screen, Surprisingly decent speakers, Good battery life, Awesome touchpad...
Noisy keyboard, Limited connections...
You can buy cheaper laptops than Apple's. But the combination of undeniable build quality, stylish design and jaw-droppingly light weight and thinness make the new MacBook look highly desirable, even if performance and battery life will actually be a ste...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:26

Average rating:100

It's going to take something special for Apple to lose the qualifiers and name a new laptop simply ‘MacBook'. There's no ‘Pro', no mention of a Retina Display, or an ‘Air' to insinuate this thing's small. It is simply ‘MacBook', and as such it's a stateme...

Great everyday performance, Terrific screen, Amazing portability, Big-sounding speakers, Lovely, haptic touchpad...
Lack of ports can be very frustrating, Super-shallow keyboard, By no means a powerhouse...
First impressions suggest the MacBook's a seriously impressive laptop. It's an object of desire, a feat of engineering and a honed tool for getting stuff done. It imposes some limitations that may start off awkward, but it's likely you'll quickly adapt to...

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digitalspy.co.uk

Updated:
2015-09-25 07:56:02

Average rating:80

Apple's latest MacBook, or "New MacBook" as it has come to be known to avoid confusion with either Pro or Airs with the same first name, is, funnily enough, a high-design halfway house between the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptop lines.Rather than just...

Impressive hardware specifications, Well priced, Great features, Simple and elegant menu system...
No universal search...
The new MacBook sure is a handsome device but it is also the point where Apple's portable computing lines have converged so much that the differences are no longer as clearly defined, leading to a more personal, subjective choice to make. Some will find m...

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techradar.com

Updated:
2015-11-12 14:45:55

Average rating:80

Note: OS X 10.11 El Capitan is now available to download onto the new MacBook from the Mac App store. It introduces loads of new features including a split-screen view, a Spaces Bar and under-the-hood performance improvements. To find out if OS X 10.11 El...

Terrific design, Clear screen, Surprisingly good speakers...
Runs sluggish at times, Expensive, People will miss ports...
Apple has reinvented the laptop with the new MacBook, but there's room for improvement. If you can stomach its flaws, it's such a beautifully-designed machine that they probably won't matter...

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macworld.com.au

Updated:
2015-11-20 12:32:59

Average rating:80

Using a computer that feels like it fell through a time warp from the future is fun, but if that computer drops through the wormhole without any compatible accessories then there's going to be some aggravation, too.The new MacBook is one of those Apple pr...

Thin and light, great battery life, Beautiful Retina display, Force Touch trackpad...
Weak keyboard, Single USBC port for charging and peripherals, Slow Core M processor...
The MacBook is a gorgeous piece of hardware. The Retina display is excellent, and I'm really loving the Force Touch trackpad. The keyboard is more of a hit-or-miss affair; if you're someone who is particular about your keyboards and spends a whole lot of...

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dailystar.co.uk

Updated:
2016-01-06 12:44:30

Average rating:80

DAVE SNELLINGSo Apple's new MacBook is finally here.This is one of the most exciting Mac products Apple have ever released and, with some ground-breaking new features, it's no wonder there's been so much interest in this new ultra-slim laptop.When our rev...

The MacBook is by far the best looking laptop Apple have ever created.It's an absolute beauty and should win every design award going in 2015.The laptop is also super light and portable and you'll hardly notice you've got it tucked inside your bag.Apple's...

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goodhousekeeping.co.uk

Updated:
2016-11-06 05:04:26

Average rating:81

Apple Macbook has a 12in screen, uses OS X Yosemite, and features an Intel Core M 1.1 GHz processor with a 256GB solid state drive...

Stunningly slim and light, Impressive sleek styling in the grey casing, Extremely light and portable, Very good screen, Good backlit keyboard, though keys only move a tiny amount and it takes a little getting used to, Apple OS X environment simple compare...
No touchscreen, Single port for everything, so if on charge can't connect anything (such as a USB flash drive) without an expensive adapter, Very shallow key presses take a little getting used to, No magsafe adapter...
The new Macbook is Apple's premium small laptop. Buy if you want Apple sophistication in a light, portable package. Don't buy if you want a touchscreen or more connectors than the USB-C port and headphone jack. Some may also miss the glowing Apple symbol...

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stuff.tv/my/

Updated:
2016-11-20 02:59:56

Average rating:0

This is the MacBook we've been waiting for. Apple may have tried to fob us off with tweaked MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models that look and feel just like they did last year, but this is something new and different.No ‘Air', no ‘Pro'. If there was a clea...

Great everyday performance, Terrific screen, Amazing portability, Big-sounding speakers, Lovely, haptic touchpad...
Lack of ports can be very frustrating, Super-shallow keyboard, By no means a powerhouse...
With extra bits here and little nips and tucks there, Apple has created a vision of what a laptop of the future should be. Elements are a little jarring, at least at first, but there's plenty that's very compelling.So overall is the new MacBook a hit, a m...

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maclife.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:80

Apple's quest for ever thinner and lighter devices is unrelenting, and while we're all for things being more portable, the question is whether the company sometimes goes a bit too far, or a little too fast. The new MacBook is just 13 millimeters thick, we...

Very usable keyboard and trackpad. Silent fanless operation. Highly portable with impressive battery life.
Single USBC port and lowpower processor...

itp.net

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:80

If it weren't for the Apple Watch, the new MacBook would be one of Cupertino's most controversial new devices in recent memory. Thinner and less powerful than a MacBook Air, but with a starting price higher than a non-Retina MacBook Pro, it sticks out in...

Stunning design, superlight, excellent battery life...
Limited performance, very expensive relative to performance...
The new MacBook does pose something of a problem for the MacBook line, simply because it's so much more expensive than the MacBook Air - already a fabulous ultra-thin laptop with a great battery life. The thing is, the MacBook Air has always suffered from...

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hothardware.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:0

The engineering wizards at Apple have designed a laptop that's lighter than Air...the MacBook Air, that is. It's the new MacBook (early 2015 edition), a forward-thinking laptop that measures just 11.04 inches (W) by 7.74 inches (D) by 0.14-0.52 inches (H)...

It's lighter than Air! (the MacBook Air, that is), Backlit keyboard w/ individual LEDs, Retina display is gorgeous, Crazy fast PCIebased storage, Long battery life, Sexy design...
Overall performance isn't on par with competitors' laptops...
We don't see a whole lot of middle ground when it comes to the new MacBook. Potential buyers are either going to embrace the super thin and incredibly lightweight laptop along with Apple's effort to deliver an almost entirely wireless experience, or they'...

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notebookcheck.net

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:88

The art of omission. Sometimes less is more, which is what Apple probably thought when they designed the ultramobile MacBook 12. Besides unnecessary weight, they also removed (almost) all the ports. A radical concept that won't suit everybody – and inspir...

careful build quality and very high stability, extremely low weight as well as compact dimensions, excellent touchpad, bright Retina display with wide viewing angles, good everyday performance, decent battery runtimes, fanless, powerful speakers...
only one combined USB and power connector, bad webcam, no maintainability or upgradeability, high price and expensive accessories, only 12 months warranty...
Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2015)We could start to criticize the poor port variety, the lack of expandability or the low 3D performance – certainly points of criticism that are worth noting. You do, however, have to consider the target group for the MacBook a...

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computerworld.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:0

There are a lot of innovations crammed into Apple's latest MacBook, including a 12-in. Retina display, a new Force Touch trackpad, a full-size keyboard that's been redesigned to compensate for the device's size, the introduction of USB-C (a new USB standa...

The new MacBook is Apple skating to where the puck will be, and for that reason, it may not be suitable for every user. But, as a whole, it's a gorgeous, tiny, full-fledged OS X computer. It's a wonder that Apple was able to provide a high-resolution Reti...

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notebookcheck.net

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:0

More display, less power. Finally the moment has come: The new Apple MacBook 12 faces our tests. Read all about our first results and get a first taste of our upcoming extensive review...

New era? Apple MacBook 12After the first few days with the Apple MacBook 12, we can confirm the tendencies of previous reviews of the laptop. The MacBook 12 is an unmistakable offspring of the Apple hardware manufacturer in Cupertino. An almost perfect ca...

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computerworld.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:0

A few years ago, my first impression of the MacBook Air was generally dismissive -- I felt the Air was underpowered and overpriced -- until I took a second look and realized it was perfect for road warriors. I won't make that mistake twice with Apple's la...

My first impressions of this machine are quite positive, an evaluation that other Mac users obviously share. (The MacBook quickly sold out after its April 10 release and is now backordered four to six weeks.) While I'll be putting it through its paces ove...

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networkworld.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:0

A few years ago, my first impression of the MacBook Air was generally dismissive -- I felt the Air was underpowered and overpriced -- until I took a second look and realized it was perfect for road warriors. I won't make that mistake twice with Apple's la...

My first impressions of this machine are quite positive, an evaluation that other Mac users obviously share. (The MacBook quickly sold out after its April 10 release and is now backordered four to six weeks.) While I'll be putting it through its paces...

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macnn.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:90

It is an exciting time for consumer technology, with gadgets and devices that once used to the stuff of dreams now coming to fruition. Currently, the focus and excitement is largely around mobile and wearable devices, but the stunning and groundbreaking M...

Full of new technology, New Retina display is stunning, Force Touch trackpad is a technical marvel, Revised keyboard is excellent, Strong battery life, Outstanding design and build quality, Supremely light and compact...
Only slightly more powerful than iPad Air 2, Specific target audience, so it will not please everyone...
The 12-inch MacBook with Retina display is the best ultraportable notebook that Apple has ever made. Its list of technological and design firsts is giving some credence to Apple's marketing fluff that it has reinvented the notebook. It's a pretty dramatic...

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anandtech.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:0

I'm still not entirely sure when it actually happened, but at some point over the last couple of years the crossover between tablets and laptops stopped being an idea and became a real thing. Perhaps it was Microsoft's Surface Pro 3, which came out as an...

Bringing this MacBook review to a close, I'm going to start where I left off in our introduction, which was the concept of the laptop/tablet crossover. The idea of laptops and tablets crossing over is no longer merely an idea, but now it is reality. Apple...

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appleinsider.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:70

With the launch of its new ultra-portable 12-inch MacBook, Apple has signaled that the future of notebooks is here. The future does indeed look bright, though the initial cost and compromises made in building the new MacBook should keep most people from b...

The new ultraportable, fanless design is great, Retina display finally comes to Apple's thin-and-light MacBooks, New color options, Force Touch trackpad and 256GB minimum storage space...
Loss of MagSafe could lead to a costly accident, No USB-C adapter, splitter or hub in the box, Starting at $1,299, the MacBook is expensive for what it offers...
When we say the MacBook is all-new, we mean it. From top to bottom, this is a reimagining of the modern notebook, with a lot of new technology introduced, and an indication of which directions Apple will head next. The MacBook is a groundbreaking achieve...

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notebookreview.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:54

Whether you're talking about American coffee shop hipsters, college students in just about every country, or young entrepreneurs working at a startup, the Apple MacBook Air has been widely embraced by many people worldwide. It was only a matter of time be...

Gorgeous 12inch Retina display, Thin, light, and feels solid, Wonderful battery life, Bright keyboard backlight, OS X (why you buy a Mac in the first place), Excellent integration with iOS devices...
No touchscreen. Come on, Apple, Single USB TypeC port limits desktop/office use (adapter not included), Polarizing keyboard typing experience (shallow travel, limited feedback), Average processor performance (slower than expected), Worthless 480p webcam...

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computershopper.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:25

Average rating:80

Apple being Apple: The 2015 MacBook (not to be confused with the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, which carry on with upgrades) is a landmark which, while it may not quite "reinvent the notebook" as Apple CEO Tim Cook claimed at its March 9 unveiling, certain...

Incredibly light, thin, and compact, Epic battery life, Brilliant Retina display and backlit keyboard...
USB Type-C port won't fit existing peripherals, No SD card slot or MagSafe power connector, Shallow keyboard travel takes some getting used to...
Starting at $1,299, Apple's new MacBook goes past the cutting edge with many technological innovations and a few inconveniences. Read More…...

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pcmag.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:26

Average rating:80

Ever since the PowerBook G4 went away almost 10 years ago, Apple fans have clamored for a premium laptop that emphasizes portability, but still has the computing power of a full-size Mac. The new Apple MacBook ($1,299 as tested) is a prime candidate to fi...

Incredibly thin. Weighs less than 2 pounds. 14 hours of battery life in testing. Retina Display. Great-sounding speakers. Available in three colors.
Only one USB-C port, with no adapters included. USB-C is not Thunderbolt-compatible. New keyboard and Force Touch trackpad take some getting used to. Can only be upgraded at initial purchase...
The 12-inch Apple MacBook is the thinnest, lightest Mac laptop yet, combining the power of OS X with extreme portability...

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macworld.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:26

Average rating:80

Apple's often been a company that pushes new technology into a world that's reluctant to receive it or doesn't know what to make of it. It's a company that's often designing for what it sees as the world of the future and not today. The first iMac dropped...

Thin and light, with great battery life, Beautiful Retina display, Force Touch trackpad...
Weak keyboard, Single USBC port for charging and peripherals, Slow Core M processor...
The MacBook is a gorgeous piece of hardware. The Retina display is excellent, and I'm really loving the Force Touch trackpad. The keyboard is more of a hit-or-miss affair; if you're someone who is particular about your keyboards and spends a whole lot of...

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

Updated:
2015-09-11 13:30:26

Average rating:80

Apple's often been a company that pushes new technology into a world that's reluctant to receive it or doesn't know what to make of it. It's a company that's often designing for what it sees as the world of the future and not today. The first iMac dropped...

Thin and light, with great battery life, Beautiful Retina display, Force Touch trackpad...
Weak keyboard, Single USB-C port for charging and peripherals, Slow Core M processor...
The new MacBook is the future of Apple laptops. The Force Touch trackpad, Retina display, and 2 pound weight make up for the MacBook's weak keyboard and slower performance, but not everyone can live on the cutting edge...

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wired.com

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2015-09-11 13:30:26

Average rating:80

This is about as well as you can design a clamshell PC: I still don't understand how a laptop can be this light. The screen will make every Air owner jealous. If only all laptop chargers were this small.Expensive to the point of being hard to recommend. A...

This is about as well as you can design a clamshell PC: I still don't understand how a laptop can be this light. The screen will make every Air owner jealous. If only all laptop chargers were this small...
Expensive to the point of being hard to recommend. A little slow when you push it. The battery is just shy of being as worryfree as it wants to be. USBC isn't yet everywhere...

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theverge.com

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2015-09-11 13:30:26

Average rating:84

Invention and compromise(Shot on location at WeWork. Also available on YouTube)Apple's latest laptop is simply called the MacBook.Actually, I suppose, you're going to see everybody refer to it as "the new MacBook" for a little while, but that's just tempo...

Incredibly thin, Beautiful Retina display, Great keyboard...
Processorintensive tasks are slow, Laptop gets warm, Only one port for everything...
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arstechnica.com

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2015-09-11 13:30:26

Average rating:0

On April 10, Apple will put its newest product line up for pre-order , but it's also making a significant change to one of its oldest, longest-running product families . Funny how that works.The new MacBook is minimalist to the extreme. It's the Mac boile...

So thin and light that it out-MacBook-Airs the MacBook Air, Excellent Retina display. You won't even notice that it's not using its native resolution out of the box, Gray, silver, and gold finish options look great and give the MacBook a touch of personal...
Performance is a step or two behind recent Broadwell-U Macs, In 1440×900 mode, the integrated GPU sometimes struggles to keep up with the high-res screen, Upgrades are impossible. Everything from the RAM to the SSD is soldered to the tiny motherboard, Med...
Enlarge / The 2015 MacBook.Andrew CunninghamThe 2015 MacBook is a much better first take on a new kind of laptop than the first MacBook Air was. The first Air was expensive and slow and not really plausible as a replacement for either the MacBook or the M...

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arstechnica.com

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2015-09-11 13:30:26

Average rating:0

On April 10, Apple will put its newest product line up for pre-order , but it's also making a significant change to one of its oldest, longest-running product families . Funny how that works.The new MacBook is minimalist to the extreme. It's the Mac boile...

So thin and light that it out-MacBook-Airs the MacBook Air, Excellent Retina display. You won't even notice that it's not using its native resolution out of the box, Gray, silver, and gold finish options look great and give the MacBook a touch of personal...
Performance is a step or two behind recent Broadwell-U Macs, In 1440×900 mode, the integrated GPU sometimes struggles to keep up with the high-res screen, Upgrades are impossible. Everything from the RAM to the SSD is soldered to the tiny motherboard, Med...
Enlarge / The 2015 MacBook.Andrew CunninghamThe 2015 MacBook is a much better first take on a new kind of laptop than the first MacBook Air was. The first Air was expensive and slow and not really plausible as a replacement for either the MacBook or the M...

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Laptopmag.com

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2015-09-11 13:30:26

Average rating:70

Remember when folks flipped out over the first iPad's lack of a USB port? Like that game-changing tablet, Apple's new MacBook is defined just as much by what it leaves behind as what it packs in. To create one of the thinnest and lightest laptops ever, Ap...

Wonderfully light yet sturdy aluminum design, Three color options, Keyboard remarkably fast, Awesome stereo speakers, Strong battery life...
Must use dongle to plug in most devices, Pricey...
The new MacBook is a fantastically light and compact laptop that delivers a rich display, long battery life and surprisingly strong ergonomics, but it needs more ports...

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mobiletechreview.com

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2015-09-11 13:30:26

Average rating:80

The keyboard is just plain weird, yet it's good. I type thousands of words per week and I'm picky about keyboards. I didn't like the miniscule key travel at first, but after 20 minutes I acclimated and typed as well on the MacBook as I do on my 13" Retina...

Insanely light and gorgeous. Superb display, great Force Touch trackpad, ample storage and RAM.
Core M CPU isn't as powerful as Core i5, lack of keyboard travel is disconcerting at first. Expensive...
It's controversial; it's sexy and built as perfectly as any Apple product. That's the 12" MacBook, a 2 lb. laptop that's sturdy enough to throw in your bag with little care, yet it can get any basic computing task done quickly. The biggest problem with th...

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mashable.com

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2015-11-21 08:17:55

Average rating:0

The MacBook The Apple Watch might be Apple's newest product category, but for a lot of us, the most exciting new product to come out of Cupertino is the new MacBook.Apple's newest laptop is imp...

Weighing in at just 2 pounds and a hair over half an inch thick (at its chunki...

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imore.com

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2015-11-29 09:47:06

Average rating:0

For any MacBook owner who has ever looked longingly at an iPad, Apple has made your dreams a reality. For a price.When The Terminator first arrives in our time, he's naked. The lesson to be drawn from that is this — you can have the future right here, rig...

Simplicity and ultra-portability, Fanless, noiseless operations, Tomorrow's technology today, Premium experience over price...
High-performance processors or graphics, A large number and variety of ports, Deep, clackity keyboards, Low, low pricing...
Small, light, Retina display, single port — make no mistake, this is an iPad in MacBook clothing. Apple wants the iPad to be the iPad and the Mac to be the Mac, but the company clearly continues to want everything great about the iPad to make the Mac even...

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