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  1. Apple Macbook 12 (Early 2016)

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    The Macbook 12 (2016) is more stylish than ever, and before The HP Spectre 13 (2016), was the thinnest and the most lightweight laptop ever conceived. This small laptop is ideal for whoever prefers the Apple ecosystem and desires a stylish but yet powerful ultraportable notebook.

     Key characteristics

    Other characteristics

    • Networking; Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (everything you need for and Wi-Fi connectivity at maximum speed)

    • Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm Audio, miniDisplayPort (The big limit of the Macbook its connectivity, fortunately the connectivity can be expanded thanks to the USB-C port that can power and connect various docking stations)

    • Operating system: Apple OS X 11.11 El Capitan

    • Weight; 927g (!)

     

    (Typical) user groups

    The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

    • Multimedia enthusiasts that like or need to travel a lot.
    • Thanks to the Intel HD Graphics 515's QuickSync video encoder/decoder and the Macbook's gorgeous screen, Professional Digital photo/video editors will find the Macbook 2016 an ideal travel companion.

     

    Reviews on other sites

    This model got great reviews (91% Notebookcheck and an average of 3.8 Stars on Amazon).

     

    Pros:

    • Outstanding "Retina" (Ultra HD) screen
    • Precise Force TouchPad
    • Impressive Beats Audio Speakers
    • Build quality
    • Silent operation

    Contras:

    • Lack of ports (that can be solved with an external USB-Type C Dockstation)
    • Mediocre keyboard
    • Slightly lower single core performance (but much higher graphics and multicore performance) compared to the 2015 model

     

    Conclusion

    The above characteristics make this computer ideal for every traveling multimedia enthusiast who prefers the "Apple Ecosystem" to Windows, and Professional Video/Photo editors will find its gorgeous display irresistible.

     

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  2. Buy Macbook 12 (2016) (1,2Ghz/8GB RAM/512GB SSD

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    The Macbook 12 (2016) is more stylish than ever, and before The HP Spectre 13 (2016) was, the thinnest and the most lightweight laptop ever conceived. This small laptop is ideal for whoever prefers the Apple ecosystem and desires a stylish but yet powerful ultraportable notebook.

    This model features a more powerful Intel Core m5-6Y54 Processor and double the Storage (512GB Vs. 256GB).

     Key characteristics

    Other characteristics

    • Networking; Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (everything you need for and Wi-Fi connectivity at maximum speed)

    • Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm Audio, miniDisplayPort (The big limit of the Macbook its connectivity, fortunately the connectivity can be expanded thanks to the USB-C port that can power and connect various docking stations)

    • Operating system: Apple OS X 11.11 El Capitan

    • Weight; 927g (!)

     

    (Typical) user groups

    The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

    • Multimedia enthusiasts that like or need to travel a lot.
    • Thanks to the Intel HD Graphics 515's QuickSync video encoder/decoder and the Macbook's gorgeous screen, Professional Digital photo/video editors will find the Macbook 2016 an ideal travel companion.

     

    Reviews on other sites

    This model got great reviews (91% Notebookcheck and an average of 4.8 Stars on Amazon).

     

    Pros:

    • Outstanding "Retina" (Ultra HD) screen
    • Precise Force TouchPad
    • Impressive Beats Audio Speakers
    • Build quality
    • Silent operation

    Contras:

    • Lack of ports (that can be solved with an external USB-Type C Dockstation)
    • Mediocre keyboard
    • Slightly lower single core performance (but much higher graphics and multicore performance) compared to the 2015 model

     

    Conclusion

    The above characteristics make this computer ideal for every traveling multimedia enthusiast who prefers the "Apple Ecosystem" to Windows, and Professional Video/Photo editors will find its gorgeous display irresistible.

     

    --
    This review was last updated on June 1st, 2016. It is part of the Solutionbay product reviews and may contain affiliate links but is committed to being 100% objective. Read more about product reviews on Solutionbay. 

     

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  3. Buy Macbook 12 (2016) (1,3Ghz/8GB RAM/256GB SSD

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    The Macbook 12 (2016) is more stylish than ever, and before The HP Spectre 13 (2016) was, the thinnest and the most lightweight laptop ever conceived. This small laptop is ideal for whoever prefers the Apple ecosystem and desires a stylish but yet powerful ultraportable notebook.

    This model features a more powerful Intel Core m7-6Y75 Processor clocked at up to 3,1Ghz that is the most powerful of the Core mx series, Sadly, the Storage is the same 256GB SSD as the basic m3-6Y30 model.

     Key characteristics

    Other characteristics

    • Networking; Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (everything you need for and Wi-Fi connectivity at maximum speed)

    • Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm Audio, miniDisplayPort (The big limit of the Macbook its connectivity, fortunately the connectivity can be expanded thanks to the USB-C port that can power and connect various docking stations)

    • Operating system: Apple OS X 11.11 El Capitan

    • Weight; 927g (!)

     

    (Typical) user groups

    The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

    • Multimedia enthusiasts that like or need to travel a lot.
    • Thanks to the Intel HD Graphics 515's QuickSync video encoder/decoder and the Macbook's gorgeous screen, Professional Digital photo/video editors will find the Macbook 2016 an ideal travel companion.

     

    Reviews on other sites

    This model got great reviews (91% Notebookcheck and an average of 4.8 Stars on Amazon).

     

    Pros:

    • Outstanding "Retina" (Ultra HD) screen
    • Precise Force TouchPad
    • Impressive Beats Audio Speakers
    • Build quality
    • Silent operation

    Contras:

    • Lack of ports (that can be solved with an external USB-Type C Dockstation),
    • Mediocre keyboard
    • Slightly lower single core performance (but much higher graphics and multicore performance) compared to the 2015 model

     

    Conclusion

    The above characteristics make this computer ideal for every traveling multimedia enthusiast who prefers the "Apple Ecosystem" to Windows, and Professional Video/Photo editors will find its gorgeous display irresistible.

     

    --
    This review was last updated on June 1st, 2016. It is part of the Solutionbay product reviews and may contain affiliate links but is committed to being 100% objective. Read more about product reviews on Solutionbay. 

     

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