Apple's new 12" MacBook unboxed in Vietnam ahead of official release

Consumers looking for an early glimpse at the shipping version of Apple's all-new 12-inch MacBook need wait no longer, as the Force Touch-packing ultraportable has found itself the subject of a pre-release unboxing video in Vietnam.

The nearly all-white packaging features a frontal glamour shot of the MacBook on the lid, with the name stamped in a familiar foil along the sides. Included in the box, according to Tinhte.vn, is the new 29-watt power brick, a 2-meter charging cable with USB type C connectors on each end, and Apple's traditional informational packet.

The company appears to have eschewed the longer power cord that it includes with its other laptops, though the power brick does feature interchangeable plugs. Also gone are the flip-up winding posts that have long adorned Apple's power bricks.

The charging cord itself appears somewhat thicker and stiffer than those attached to Apple's MagSafe connectors. The UCB type C plugs look like larger versions of the Ligtning plugs, with extruded ovular casings.

Apple is expected to open sales of the new MacBook on April 10. Available in silver, gold, or space gray, pricing starts at $1,299.

73 Comments

benjamin frost 7198 comments · 11 Years

About 9 years ago

Once this comes in 13.3" and bigger, it can replace the MacBook Air. Plus a faster processor and an extra USB port.

pscooter63 1072 comments · 13 Years

Anyone able to identify the watch model the video handler is wearing?

mstone 11503 comments · 18 Years

Apple packaging is absolutely horrible. They make it really difficult to get the product out safely. You can't grab it. You have to flip it upside down, that is, if it didn't accidentally slip out unexpectedly and fall on the floor while removing the top of the box.

SpamSandwich 32917 comments · 19 Years

[quote name="mstone" url="/t/185516/apples-new-12-macbook-unboxed-in-vietnam-ahead-of-official-release#post_2702240"]Apple packaging is absolutely horrible. They make it really difficult to get the product out safely. You can't grab it. You have to flip it upside down, that is, if it didn't accidentally slip out unexpectedly and fall on the floor while removing the top of the box. [/quote] Oh, please.