SEE: Apple in the Enterprise: A Strategic Guide (ZDNet/TechRepublic special feature) What problems does it solve?įor the first time, this redesign brings Apple’s Retina display from the MacBook Pro line to its ultra-thin MacBooks. So, for professionals who are on the go a lot and especially people who do most of their work in a web browser, this is one of the most forward-looking, bleeding edge laptops that money can buy–if you’re willing to pay a premium to be ahead of the curve.

But with 8GB of RAM, built-in flash storage, and an Intel Core M processor tuned to Mac OS X, it’s zippy when pulling up web pages, working with documents, doing light photo editing, and handling everyday tasks. The Intel Core M processor does not have enough oomph to handle a ton of heavy lifting. This machine is not for graphic artists or video editors. Ports: headphone jack, 1 USB-C port (charging, and with adapter will support USB 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, VGA, HDMI)ĭimensions: H: 0.14-0.52 inch (0.35-1.31 cm) x W: 11.04 inches (28.05 cm) x D: 7.74 inches (19.65 cm) Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5300, 1.5GB VRAM Processor: Intel Core M (1.1GHz, 1.2GHz, or 1.3GHz)ĭisplay: 12-inch Retina display, 2304×1440 resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio Photo galleryĬracking Open the Apple MacBook (12-inch 2015) Specifications We’ve taken a deeper look at what the redesign means for people who want to use the the new MacBook to get work done. Some of these changes have naturally led to gnashing of teeth–especially changing the MacBook’s charging port again and reducing the number of expansion ports. It redesigned the keyboard and trackpad, reduced the number of expansion ports, changed how it charges, and added new technology with the USB-C port. In much the same way it did with the launch of the original MacBook Air in 2008, Apple has taken some risks and some leaps with the new 12-inch MacBook for 2015.

But in 2015, Apple disrupted itself with a major design change aimed at pushing laptops into the future. Here's how it stacks up for business users.Īpple’s unibody MacBooks have enjoyed a multi-year run as the world’s top-selling line of premium laptops. Pro review: Apple’s new 12-inch MacBook shines for business travelers and web workersĪpple gave its iconic MacBook a heavy makeover with the release of the 12-inch 2015 model.

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