Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz

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Reviews for the Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz

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: 06/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Xiaomi MI Notebook Air 12 VS Apple MacBook Review
Source: Igeekphone Archive.org version
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Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 10/12/2016

80% Review: Apple MacBook (2016)
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
If your needs are relatively light, and you value design and portability over all else, then you’ll love the MacBook.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Faster and longer-lasting than ever, is the 12in MacBook the best portable laptop?
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
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 for a modern-day computer of this size. The arguments that there should be more ports on the MacBook only exist because people want one, and are frustrated that their current set-up needs will not allow for it. Apple has undoubtedly improved the MacBook for 2016. It is a truly outstanding laptop that will be wrongly categorised as a luxury technological item. There's a difference between something costing a little too much and it being luxurious - just like the MacBook Air, this laptop deserves to fall in price and rise in specs to continue to be what we consider an excellent flagship computer. The world and its ports just need to catch up.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/06/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Apple MacBook 2016 Review: The Good, The Bad, The Expensive
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
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 few years, USB Type-C accessories will be cheaper and this will be a moot point. But during this transition, we’re annoyed that a $1,299 laptop doesn’t ship with any extras to take the edge off. We can look past the other drawbacks — the lousy camera, shallow keyboard, and non-touch display — but the single port hinders productivity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Apple Macbook review (2016, 12-inch)
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
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 the most important thing to you, there's simply nothing else like it. However, if you need more power, this probably isn't the laptop you're looking for.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Apple MacBook (12-inch, 2016) hands-on review: A question of port
Source: Macworld.co.uk Archive.org version
Apple finds itself in a simultaneously difficult and enviable position in 2016. Having cast its spell over the laptop, the smartphone and the tablet, it has run out of things to revolutionise, things to invent. It seems that Apple is starting to plateau, in both creative and financial terms, but (perhaps unfairly) it must live up to its own hype every time it releases a product. Such as this amazing MacBook, an update to the original 12-inch MacBook unveiled in 2015.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% MacBook (12-inch, 2016) review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The 2016 MacBook is much the same computer as that of last year in most respects, but it's more powerful and a little longer-lasting. Those in possession of a 2015 MacBook will find little reason to upgrade – unless they have a particular liking for Rose Gold, that is.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2016
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 60% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 90%

70% Apple MacBook
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
Apple did a fairly minimal amount of tweaking with the 2016 MacBook, dropping new Intel Core M processors and a faster SSD into the snazzy, slim, and solid-feeling chassis that debuted in 2015. We're sure the Rose Gold hue will make the system more appealing to some, but the other color options will still be there for those who prefer a more traditional (and professional) look.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/03/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%

100% Apple MacBook (2016) review
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
It’s the MacBook Air’s prettier, younger brother. But sometimes we wish it had a bit more of the MacBook Air about it. One USB-C is only really going to cut if you’re one of those stereotype millennials who uses a laptop solely to watch YouTube, obsess over their Instagram likes and waste time browsing inane websites. For the remotely hardcore crowd, this is better as a second, ultraportable PC. And for the bargain-savvy buyer, why not check out Apple’s first-gen MacBook refurbs? Unless you’d lap up that extra hour’s battery life, the older version is just about as good.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%

80% Apple MacBook (2016) review: Small and even more perfectly formed
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
Should you buy one? If your needs are relatively light, and if you value design and portability over everything else, then you'll love the MacBook. But you'll also find yourself grimacing occasionally when you release you've left the vital dongle you need to connect a monitor and power simultaneously at home. Thankfully, at least with this generation, you'll get closer to all-day battery life from it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% MacBook review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
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 display that's equally as good at rendering your crisp documents as it is displaying the same amount of a spreadsheet as a 24-inch monitor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% MacBook 2016 review: Ultraportable laptop satisfies with speed gains
Source: Macworld.co.uk Archive.org version
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 for some tasks). The MacBook is meant to serve for the user constantly on the go, and it serves that purpose well.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% 12" MacBook
Source: Mobile Tech Review Archive.org version
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 for lacking ports, having a Core M rather than Core i5 and for costing so darned much.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Schlanker Begleiter für Kreative
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/06/2016

100% Apple MacBook 12" (2016) 1,1GHz 256GB Goud - Reviews
Source: Tweakers NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 100%

75% Apple MacBook: sneller met langere accuduur
Source: Tweakers NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/13/2016
Rating: Total score: 75%

不吹不黑|用过MacBook后,论逼格我就只服自己
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size and lightweight; powerful hardware; beautiful design. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2016

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Model: The Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz is a laptop designed for people who are looking for portable solutions. It features a well-built and sturdy aluminum case. The OS X El Capitan system comes with a 1.1 GHz Intel Core M3-6Y30, an Intel HD Graphics 515, a 256 GB SSD and 8 GB DDR3L-1866 RAM. Its 12-inch IPS display features a resolution of 2304 x 1440 pixels.

The backlit keyboard uses a unique butterfly mechanism. In addition, it is easy to type on. The connectivity includes a USB 3.1 Type C port with charging support, a native DisplayPort 1.2 and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, which supports the Apple iPhone headset with microphone and remote. Moreover, the devices comes with a 480p FaceTime front camera. The laptop is lightweight with 0.92 kg. Its battery lasts up to 9:38 h of continuous web surfing via WiFi.

Series: The Apple MacBook 12 is a Macbook with 12 inch display for productivity on the go with 1.2 GHz dual-core Intel Core m5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.7 GHz) with 4 MB L3 cache, Intel HD Graphics 515, 8 GB of 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM, 512 GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage. Its unique 12-inch Retina display with LED backlight and IPS technology delivers sharp and high definition images. The display features a resolution of 2304 x 1440 pixels and pixel density of 226 pixels per inch.

The Apple Macbook 12 runs on Apple’s latest operating system, which is the Apple El Capitan OSX 10.11.4. It features a full-sized Chiclet keyboard with LED backlight, including 12 function keys and four arrow keys with ambient light sensor. With only 0.92 kg (2.03 pounds), it is really light and suitable for users on the go. The Apple Macbook 12 is equipped with a 480p FaceTime camera, stereo speakers, dual microphones and a 3.5 mm headphone jack for multimedia use. As for connectivity, there are a USB-C port, which supports charging, USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gb/s transfer speed) and a native DisplayPort 1.2 video out.

Intel HD Graphics 515: Integrated GPU (GT2) with 24 EUs found on Core-m-CPUs of the Skylake generation (4,5 W TDP).

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.

6Y30: Skylake-based ULV dual-core processor for tablets and 2-in-1 notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 515 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» 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.

81.59%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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