Apple MacBook 12 2017

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Reviews for the Apple MacBook 12 2017

90% Apple MacBook review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
With an upgraded processor and trackpad, as well as room for more RAM, you’re looking at what’s unexpectedly the best MacBook in years – Pro or otherwise. That is, if you can get past the premium price – even as an Apple fan.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/20/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% MacBook 2017 REVIEW: At Apple's Price you may opt for MacBook Pro - but say bye to the Air
Source: Daily Star Archive.org version
We've always been a huge fan of the MacBook and this update improves the experience even further.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% MacBook review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
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.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% MacBook review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
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.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Apple MacBook (2017) review: Third time's a charm
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The 2017 Apple MacBook is one gorgeous looking, capable and long-lasting laptop. The second-gen butterfly mechanism keyboard is a notable improvement over the previous generation too.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% MacBook (2017) review
Source: Macworld.co.uk Archive.org version
The MacBook is stunning but it is cursed with one port in a world that isn’t ready for that yet. If you do everything over the air though and want the smallest, lightest ultrabook possible then it is an outstanding, if expensive, option.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/06/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% MacBook review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
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.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/29/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Apple MacBook (2017)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The ever-slim Apple MacBook gets a faster processor and remains a battery life champ, but a persistent dearth of connectivity ports makes it unappealing compared with the similarly priced MacBook Pro and Windows competitors.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/24/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

100% Apple MacBook (2017) review
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
The MacBook Air’s time is over, though. It looked the business when Steve Jobs pulled one out of an envelope in 2008, but is surely now only hanging around to have Mac laptops start at under a grand. Unless you really can’t stretch to the MacBook’s price tag, it’s time to consign the MacBook Air to history.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%

80% Apple MacBook (2017) Review
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
For the second year in a row, Apple has done a modest amount of tweaking to its updated MacBook, dropping new low-voltage processors and faster SSDs into the same snazzy, slim, and solid-feeling chassis that debuted in 2015. Color options remain the same as last year's model's, with Rose Gold for those who find pink appealing, and three others for those who prefer a more traditional (or professional) look.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/14/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

85% Apple MacBook (2017) review:
Source: CNet Archive.org version
With a subtle tweak to the keyboard and better component choices, this cult favorite mini MacBook suddenly feels like it can be your everyday laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%

MacBook (2017) preview
Source: Macworld.co.uk Archive.org version
The MacBook is stunning but it is cursed with one port in a world that isn’t ready for that yet. If you do everything over the air though and want the smallest, lightest ultrabook possible then it is an outstanding, if expensive, option.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/09/2017

80% Apple MacBook (2017) Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Overall, the MacBook is certainly worth the premium, but it's not a slam dunk. That's because Apple now offers a 13-inch MacBook Pro for the same $1,299 price as the MacBook, one that offers an additional USB-C port, Thunderbolt 3 and a faster Core i5 processor. However, that version of the Pro also weighs about a pound more than the 12-inch MacBook and has half as much storage (128GB vs 256GB). So if you prefer macOS, get the MacBook if you want to travel really light, but buy the Pro if you want something more versatile.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

12 Zoll Macbook, Core m3 von 2017
Source: Mac Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2017

84% Ein Nachfolger für das MacBook Air?
Source: MobiFlip DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 84%

Apple MacBook 12-Zoll
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/14/2017

85% MacBook 12″ 2017
Source: Hipertextual ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%

100% Apple MacBook 12" (2017), i5 1,3GHz, 512GB ssd Spacegrijs (Qwerty) Review
Source: Tweakers NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%

75% Apple MacBook 12" 2017 Review
Source: Tweakers NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/08/2017
Rating: Total score: 75%

Apple MacBook 12″ (Mid 2017)
Source: Ixbt RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Fast fingerprint sensor; beautiful design; good price / performance ratio. Negative: Slippery; mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/19/2017

Apple Macbook Mid 2017 – Старый Новый Друг
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Metal case; stylish design; excellent display; good ergonomy; powerful hardware. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/11/2017

Macbook 12 256GB quá hấp dẫn với mức giá 25 triệu đồng
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; attractive price; slim size; light weight.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/12/2019

80% Apple MacBook [TEST]: MacBook gør livet på farten lettere
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/11/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%

83% Test Af Macbook 12″ 2017
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%

83% Test Av Macbook 12’’ 2017
Source: Ljud och Bild SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 83%

Comment

Model: The Apple MacBook 12 2017 continues to be Apple’s true flagship ultraportable. The MacBook is a pound (0.45 kg) lighter than the Air, has a much sharper and more colorful screen and now packs a 7th-generation Core processor and a faster SSD. Weighing at just 2.03 pounds and measuring 0.52 inch thin, the MacBook is still one of the thinnest and lightest laptops around, even if it's not the most attractive system in its class. Apple takes advantage of every square inch, as the keyboard stretches from edge to edge on the deck. We continue to appreciate the solid-feeling aluminum chassis, which is available in Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray, and Silver. Apple has brought the 2nd-generation butterfly keyboard design from the MacBook Pro line to the MacBook. Thanks to refinements to the dome switches, the result is a layout that feels a lot better than its mere 0.5 mm of travel might suggest. The 4.4 x 2.7-inch Force Touch trackpad is still pretty roomy given the limited real estate on the deck, and it provided a snappy click sensation along with buttery smooth scrolling. Executing multi-finger gestures such as a three-finger flick up to see open apps, felt effortless.

While some ultraportable laptops in this price range make due with Full HD screens (1920 x 1080 pixels), the MacBook's display is the sharpest in its class at 2160 x 1440 pixels. The MacBook's panel is pretty bright, too, as it puts out 340 nits. That beats the Asus ZenBook 3 and HP Spectre. Under the hood, the MacBook finally has a faster Kaby Lake chip inside. As the MacBook sports a fanless design, it comes standard with a 7th-generation 1.2-GHz Core m3 processor that's optimized for efficiency. A user also gets 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD which promise more speed than the last model. On the other hand, the MacBook offers a faster SSD than other notebooks in its class. There are plenty of things to like about MacOS, especially how well iCloud keeps photos, notes and other files in sync across MacBook, iPhone or iPad. The ability to quickly AirDrop pictures and videos wirelessly from iPhone to the MacBook is another plus. And while Mac malware threats are on the rise, MacBooks are generally more secure than Windows machines. The MacBook is still very light on ports. A user gets only a single USB-C port, and it doesn't support the Thunderbolt 3 standard, which is growing in popularity and can be found on laptops that cost hundreds less. This would allow to plug the MacBook into a dock, power two displays simultaneously, or attach to a growing number of external graphics amplifiers.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Intel HD Graphics 615: Integrated graphics card in some Kaby Lake Y-series processors (4.5 Watt TDP) with 24 EUs (GT2) and no dedicated graphics memory. Clocks with Update to 1050 MHz depending on the CPU Model.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

m3-7Y32: Extremely efficient ULV-SoC (System-on-a-Chip) for tablets and fanless notebooks based on the Kaby Lake architecture. Includes two CPU cores clocked at 1.0 - 3 GHz with Hyper Threading support as well as a graphics adapter and is manufactured in a 14 nm process. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

12.00":

This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.

Apple: Apple is a US company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, the company is known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and manufactures computers and consumer electronics as well as operating systems and application software. Apple is also a leading provider of software and services such as the App Store, iTunes and iCloud.

Apple has earned a reputation as a company that focuses on design and ease of use. As for their notebooks, they are mostly in the high-priced segment, have their own operating system, but also run Windows on the newer Macbooks.

Apple is one of the most valuable companies in the world and has a loyal following of customers and fans. The company also has a strong presence in the entertainment industry, with services like Apple Music and Apple TV+. In 2023, Apple had an approximate 8% market share of global PC sales, ranking it 4th after Lenovo, HP, and Dell.

83.25%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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