pocket-lint.com Updated:
2017-01-06 02:41:43
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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...
Small size and lightweight design, quality screen, Force Touch trackpad, day's battery life...
Still only one USB Type-C (two would be better), no touchscreen, no Touch ID, expensive...
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...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2017-01-06 02:41:43
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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...
" If your needs are relatively light, and you value design and portability over all else, then you'll love the MacBook."...
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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...
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...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2017-01-06 02:41:43
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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...
Gorgeous Rose Gold color, Improved performance, Terrific design, Great speakers...
Single USBC port, No price cut?, Controversial keyboard...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
Undeniably beautiful design, Improved processors on all models, More resilient battery performance, A screen to die for...
Single port limits some users, Keyboard takes some practice, You'll need to save up...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
The MacBook Air offers a faster processor and better upgrade options, MacBook comes in gold and silver and space grey...
The MacBook Air screen can't match the Retina screen on the MacBook, MacBook is low powered with a high price...
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...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2017-01-06 02:41:43
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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...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2017-01-06 02:41:43
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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...
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cybershack.com.au Updated:
2017-01-06 02:41:43
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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...
Lust-worthy design, Lovely display, Stupidly fast boot times...
Still only one USB Type-C port, Expensive, Weaker performance than comparably priced notebooks...
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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...
Gorgeous design and now available in rose gold, Unbelievably thin and light, Awesome Force Touch trackpad, Great Retina Display, Excellent build quality...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
Seamless multiroom experience, Sky's still the king of content, Simple, tablet-based downloads for offline, on-the-move viewing...
Will make your wallet weep, Doesn't play nice with Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, 4K, voice search and powerlining still not ready...
© 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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
High-quality screen, Good battery life, Great build quality and portability, Excellent trackpad, Loud speakers...
Ultra-shallow keyboard, Annoyingly spartan connections...
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...
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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...
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...
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goodhousekeeping.co.uk Updated:
2017-01-06 02:41:43
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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...
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...
Doesn't feature a touchscreen, Not ideal if you rely on CD/DVD Drive, Battery life wasn't as good as we were expecting...
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...
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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...
Very lengthy battery life, Large and very responsive touchpad, Light yet sturdy, Sharp, bright and nonreflective screen...
No Thunderbolt 3, Keyboard and wirelesscentric design won't suit everyone...
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...
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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 battery life, Great screen, Lovely trackpad, good keyboard layout, Class-leading speakers...
Rubbish connectivity is still annoying, No memory card slot, Mixed feelings about the slim keyboard...
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...
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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 battery life, Great screen, Lovely trackpad, good keyboard layout, Class-leading speakers...
Rubbish connectivity is still annoying, No memory card slot, Mixed feelings about the slim keyboard...
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...
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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...
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...
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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...
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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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...
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'...
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...
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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devontechsupport.com Updated:
2017-05-21 05:47:02
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
Gorgeous Rose Gold color, Improved performance, Terrific design, Great speakers...
Single USB-C port, No price cut, Controversial keyboard...
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...
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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...
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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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...
Gorgeous design and now available in rose gold, Unbelievably thin and light, Awesome Force Touch trackpad, Great Retina Display, Excellent build quality...
Less powerful than other Mac notebooks, Shorter battery life than other Mac notebooks, Only one USB TypeC port, No dedicated jack/port for power, Keyboard needs getting used to...
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 like a slightly heavier iPad. If portability is your...
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The new Apple MacBook that is on my desk is the rose gold model - the first time an Apple computer comes in this pinkish hue.All my female friends and colleagues who saw it seem to love it. For those who love a slim, shiny and pink laptop, this MacBook is...
The new Apple MacBook is essentially a performance upgrade on last year's version. If you want ultra portability and good looks in a laptop, there is no other choice. Especially if you like pink...
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