Latest 2017 12-inch MacBook News

AppleCare for Mac now covers batteries retaining less than 80% charge

In a minor change to its AppleCare Protection Plan for Mac policy on Monday, Apple is now replacing non-removable MacBook batteries that retain less than 80 percent of their original charge.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 7

Thunderbolt 3 spec announced with support for USB-C connector, transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps

The next generation of the high-speed Thunderbolt specification was announced on Tuesday, ditching the legacy Mini DisplayPort connector for the new smaller, reversible USB-C standard, and offering transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps with high-end cables.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 98

Patriot unveils USB-C flash drive for Apple's MacBook

New MacBook owners who need removable storage but don't want to carry around a USB adapter now have a new native USB-C option in California-based Patriot Memory's just-announced convertible flash drive.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 23

Embracing a wireless future: What it's like to use Apple's 12" MacBook as your main computer

In writing our review for Apple's impressive new 12-inch MacBook, the reality of using the ultraportable notebook didn't fully set in until I realized I couldn't actually finish the publication of said review without turning to my MacBook Pro.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 219

Deals: $144 off 12" MacBooks with AppleCare; 27" Dell Ultra HD 4K display for $525; 64GB iPad Air Wi-Fi + 4G LTE for $409; more...

Exclusive: This week AI readers can: save $144 on 12" MacBook with AppleCare pre-orders, grab a 27" Dell Ultra HD 4K display for under $500, pick up a 64GB iPad Air Wi-Fi + 4G LTE for $409, secure a 13" MacBook Pro with 256GB of storage for $1,249 and get the lowest price anywhere on all current 2015 MacBook Pros with exclusive coupons.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 1

Apple details fix for 12" MacBook Setup Assistant issues

Apple on Tuesday published a support document to its website detailing workarounds for apparent system stalls some new 12-inch MacBook owners are experiencing during the setup process.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 16

Apple retail chief Ahrendts addresses Apple Watch, 12" MacBook availability issues in internal video

In an internal video sent out to Apple Store employees on Tuesday, Apple SVP of Retail Angela Ahrendts clarifies the situation with Apple Watch and 12-inch MacBook availability, reiterating the need to push customers toward online sales as supply catches up to demand.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 150

Review: Apple's all-new 12" MacBook with Retina display

With the launch of its new ultra-portable 12-inch MacBook, Apple has signaled that the future of notebooks is here. The future does indeed look bright, though the initial cost and compromises made in building the new MacBook should keep most people from buying in — for the first generation, at least.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 89

Apple's Retina MacBook bears first fruits of Anobit acquisition with new in-house SSD controller

Already a showpiece of technical innovation, Apple's 12-inch Retina MacBook appears to have one more trick up it sleeve in the form of a new, in-house SSD controller likely born of the company's 2011 acquisition of Israeli firm Anobit.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 24

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