(Opens in a new window)Įditors' Note: There is a newer version of this product, read our review of the 2016 Apple MacBook.įor the first time in an aluminum Apple laptop, the MacBook is available in a choice of finishes: silver, gold, or space gray, like our review unit. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. For the same price, the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro ($484.99 at eBay) (Opens in a new window), our Editors' Choice high-end ultraportable laptop, performed better than the MacBook on most of our tests, and more importantly, its ports are more plentiful. It is one of the most desirable Mac laptops yet, but you will have to make some sacrifices if you get one, including having to do without a lot of connectivity options, save the USB-C port, and getting used to the new keyboard and the Force Touch trackpad. The new Apple MacBook ($1,299 as tested) is a prime candidate to fill that gap, since it weighs just under 2 pounds, but packs a bright 12-inch Retina Display and a power-efficient, yet capable Intel Core M processor. Can only be upgraded at initial purchase.Įver since the PowerBook G4 went away almost 10 years ago, Apple fans have clamored for a premium laptop that emphasizes portability, but still has the computing power of a full-size Mac.New keyboard and Force Touch trackpad take some getting used to.Only one USB-C port, with no adapters included.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.

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