Latest 2017 12-inch MacBook News

Intel Core M lets new MacBook go light and fanless, but with sacrifices

At the heart of Apple's upcoming 12-inch MacBook is the Intel Core M, a processor series launched late last year and meant to power extremely light notebooks and tablets. But the new chips come with their own set of benefits and sacrifices, particularly for people considering other MacBook models.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 201

Apple's all-new MacBook draws taunts from Asus, Dell, Lenovo

While many in the media are enamored with Apple's latest thin-and-light notebook, competing PC makers haven't been so kind, taking to Twitter to ridicule Apple's offering for not being the slimmest, cheapest, or highest-resolution on the market.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 149

Apple seen shipping just 450K 12" MacBooks in 1H of 2015, as radical design may temper demand

Apple's latest notebook may need some time to meet the lofty sales bar set by its siblings, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, as the relatively high price and unconventional port arrangement could temper demand at the outset.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 186

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AppleInsider podcast goes deep inside Apple's 'Spring Forward' event

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 43

Video: Apple's 'Spring Forward' event summarized in 2 minutes

Apple's "Spring Forward" event on Monday was jam-packed full of information about upcoming products, including the Apple Watch and the all-new MacBook with Retina display. AppleInsider offers a quick video summary of all the news.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 16

Apple's new 12" MacBook uses iPad-style power brick, brings new USB-C breakout accessories

Alongside its all-new, ultra-slim MacBook, Apple on Monday also revealed some additional accessories including a redesigned power adapter that takes its cue from the iPad and a set of breakout adapters for the device's lone USB-C port.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 113

First look: Hands-on with Apple's all new 12" MacBook with Retina display

Following the redesigned 12-inch MacBook's unveiling on Monday, AppleInsider was on hand to take a first look at Apple's latest thin-and-light, which comes in three colors including gold.

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Apple looks to 'reinvent the notebook' with all-new 12" MacBook with Retina display

In a surprise announcement, Apple on Monday revealed an all-new MacBook, featuring an ultrathin design that makes it the thinnest and lightest notebook the company has ever made, with an all-new keyboard, a Force Touch trackpad, and just one port for both power and accessories.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 169

MacBook Air refresh delivers most affordable mass-market notebooks in Apple history

While Apple's MacBook Air update was issued on Tuesday with little fanfare, the refreshed machines represent something of a milestone for the company, which is now offering a mass-market $899 notebook for the first time ever. AppleInsider offers a brief history of Mac notebook pricing, from the very first Macintosh Portable until today.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 64

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