Apple MacBook (12-Inch, 1.2GHz Dual-Core Intel Core M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) - Silver

I've had it for a week and I love it. I'm a (fast) two-fingered typist so this keyboard really took a few days to get used to and honestly I still prefer the traditional Mac keyboard. But the size/portability, the screen quality and the almost not credible sound quality are the overriding factors. To put it another way, if I had the opportunity to travel back in time this would be the laptop I would take to impress the hell out of everyone. I do have a Macbook Retina 15 1Tb with the highest end processor, which I use for video editing and Photoshop. Yes that machine is a speed demon, but honestly I found with 95% of the thing I do during the day this 12" Macbook is more than adequate. I can even do Photoshop with this 12" Macbook, I mean high end Photoshop with a hundred layers or so. Other than the 3D interface (for those that know that) I am not inconvenienced here. Ditto for InDesign -- although high end graphics does start to show a tiny lag there but nothing that's a deal breaker. And for fun, I did so some video editing on Premiere Pro, and it did take longer to render out (the SSD disk isn't as fast on this machine). But it astonished me that it could. If I had to do minor editing on the road, in emergency cases, I can, although that's not the right Macbook for the job honestly. For any other Word, Pages, Numbers, Excel, Keynote, Powerpoint, Evernote, iTunes ... anything, this Macbook is absolutely the correct computer. You will notice zero difference even with a few programs open. If you want to do any accounting, writing, document design, travel on airplanes, sit in a cafe and write all day long, then this is the laptop. The charger is very light to carry around as well. This can be your only laptop if you are not a graphics artist or editor. If you want to do heavy multimedia, you can somewhat but don't get rid of the more powerful machine. This is a wonderful second machine for you, even for presenting at client meetings. Lastly, in case you guys are wondering whether iPad Pro or this Macbook 12, definitely this Macbook, no question. It's a real laptop, a real file system, real apps and programs, not just IOS clipped versions. If you have to draw with a pen then maybe consider the iPad Pro, or a Surface Book, but really those are really expensive compared to this,

This little laptop is perfect for just about everything I need it to do! For those that don't like the longer reviews posted here, I'll try to condense this as much into list format as I can. Pros: - Speedy processor keeps up with demanding tasks. - Keyboard is perfectly spaced for bigger hands. - It does not heat up insanely when under pressure like other Macs. - The screen is gorgeous, and everything is crisp and color is true-to-life. - The speakers are phenomenal for such a tiny device. - The trackpad is accurate, and clicking feels natural. - The battery life is out-of-this world good. I got 13 hours of Netflix (multiple sessions) on 50% backlight. Cons (sorta): - For me, the USB-C and having to buy a hub is a nuisance, but not a deal breaker. - Heavier graphical tasks are best served for the Core i5~i7-series MacBook Pros. - When more than 3 power-intensive apps are open (Safari w/tabs, Logic Pro X, and iTunes), processor can chug a bit. For me, even the cons are pretty negligible. This little laptop performs as well as my 2012 Macbook Pro Retina (w/ Nvidia 650M), and is about a quarter of the weight. It is perfect for writing, for school, excel functions, game design, and on-the-go mixing. Like with the Apple Watch, if you're not expecting it to do everything under the sun (especially gaming), this laptop proves it can be efficient, cost-effective, and a down right cool little device. You won't be disappointed if you decide to pick one up! I'm happy I did.

I received this the other day. I've always been a mac/apple guy but I feel they're sort of going down hill. This MacBook is made of all metal, which seems crazy to me. Every time I pick it up I'm afraid it's going to slip out of my hands and kill my dog, who is always sleeping beside or on me. Also, I don't get why everything mac, has to be so thin. This thing is the thickness of a yellow notepad. They seem obsessed with making their products super thin and although I'm sure there's a few other reasons for the discontinuation of the disk drive, good old FireWire and regular USB (this new version is thinner) I can't help but suspect their need to make super thin products plays a big role in the loss of those. It runs well.

I just received this computer a few days ago and so far I really love it! It's very user friendly and easy to learn and operate. Unlike Windows 10 which IMO is just terrible! The design is flawless. The pictures simply do not do it justice. I purchased the Rose Gold and it is truly stunning! The Retina display is simply beautiful. Pictures and videos are crisp and clean. I have read many reviews about the butterfly keyboard not being all that great. However, I find that I really like it and it took me no time at all to adjust. I definitely prefer it to a regular scissor type keyboard. I am not a gamer, or someone who edits videos or photos on a regular basis. So the fact that this computer is not a loaded power house is not an issue for me. I write short stories, poetry, and children's stories. I use it for social media from time to time and pretty standard web browsing. This computer is perfect for what I need. The one port complaint is also not an issue for me. If and when I need to use other ports, purchasing an adapter isn't a huge deal. Although it would be nice to see Apple add additional ports to their future models of MacBook. I also love how light and portable this computer is. I feel like the freedom is endless with this particular model. Overall this is a great computer if you are not needing a multitude of bells and whistles for gaming or large video editing projects. If you are looking for a beautiful, eye catching, light, portable, daily using computer and can afford it's rather high price tag, then this is an excellent choice!

Another fantastic product from Apple, the 2016 MacBook does not disappoint. It functions as smoothly as you know a MacBook to and the new engineering marvels in this thing are great. The keyboard and ForceTouch trackpad are just brilliant. I wouldn't recommend throwing out the MacBook Pro if you are rendering 4k video, however. Pros: Battery Life (easily all day with consistent use) Mobility (incredibly thin and lightweight) Keyboard is full size and even better than previous MacBooks (once you get used to the new key type) Con: This little processor performs extraordinarily well, but definitely heats up under mild 3D gaming (Sims)

No option for 0 stars so 1 star was given! I purchased a refurbished laptop from this company and it worked great for 3-4 months.... a $900 laptop should really last longer than 3-4 months. Do not make the mistake I did as my laptop now has SEVERAL glitches that I will have to pay for. I am a student and bought this laptop to finish my last year of college and unfortunately it has not even made it one semester. Don’t make the same mistake I did as I’ll regret it with every student loan payment I make:))) not to mentioned I reached out to the company and received no help... they did suggest I take it somewhere to buy a warenty which tells me they don’t have pride in their products if they suggest an outside warranty

Coming from a Macbook Air, I can tell you that the design and display of this laptop are simply amazing! This is the future of the laptop. So far I haven't noticed any issues with only having one port. You can get some great accessories that will let you adapt and add as many ports as you would like. My only gripe is that the battery doesn't seem to last as long as the Air (but that might be caused by the super crisp retina display). However, I have not had any issues with performance so far (especially compared to the Air). Overall, I am VERY impressed. This is one solid machine. I can't believe I didn't upgrade sooner...

This is not a laptop for writers. Unless you type less than 50 wpm. The butterfly mechanisms in the keyboard-- as of yet a new type of mechanism which made its debut in the first 12 inch macbook but which hasn't been improved upon-- are of such a design that the keys only register input if you hit them directly. The space bar is only sensitive on about 60% of it & many other keys, of which the 'k' is the most common for me. I opened a case with Apple after having this for 6 weeks & they footed the bill to have it inspected. The service claimed it was dirty inside, but they had seen a lot of these newer macbooks for the same issue. Needless to say, I got home & back to work in the morning & their cleaning did nothing for the issue, which still remained. I've miskeyed about twenty times since beginning to write this review. Everything else? Nominal. Despite the quicker 1.6gz as opposed to the lowest tier available for this I think this one's barely passable for handling OpenOffice, LibreOffice, & Word. Really, they should've waited to introduce this machine & start it at this configuration. It's laggy & I can't imagine getting the low-end 2016 version if I get another one of these at all. This was a downgrade in every way except for the weight in my backpack as I'm coming from a 2015 Macbook Air. Overpriced. Buggy. Function does not meet design.