140 of 152 people found the following review helpful An outstanding little computer., May 1, 2016 I actually purchased this directly from the Apple store, but I love it. I held off buying the 2015 version for a year because I was concerned about the size (12 inches almost seeming too small for a laptop), the new keyboard, a single port, and the capabilities of the Core M processor as opposed to an i5 that comes standard in the MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros. So, this is a review written by someone who's owned, multiple PC's, a 2015 13" MacBook Air, and a 2015 13" MacBook Pro. First of all, I'll address the keyboard. I had tapped on it in the Apple store a few times and wasn't exactly impressed. Coming from the phenomenal keyboards of the MacBook Air & Pro, it seemed to different. However, after using it for the last few days, I have to say it feels amazing to type on. While you don't get the travel that you do in a MacBook Air or Pro, you do get a satisfying *click* from each keystroke. Second is the trackpad. If you've used the 2015 MacBook... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? 27 of 28 people found the following review helpful Know what you're buying and it's a homerun, August 1, 2016 I did my research prior to replacing my 13" MacBook Pro. I had it for less than two years and barely used it because I had the same exact laptop for work. I figured I'd offload my personal MBP since it was in mint condition and get something a bit more suitable for my uses. I don't cut video, I don't record music, I'm not editing photos. The MBP was too much machine for me and it was going to waste. I surf the web, watch Netflix, check email, and - of course - shop on Amazon. I was also seeking more portability; I wanted something I could carry in my backpack every single day and not even know it was there. Since I'd be carrying it day in and day out, I wanted a laptop with a battery that would last. I found all of those things in the 12" MacBook. It's a laptop that's ACTUALLY the size of a notebook. It's speedy, well-designed, and appealing to the eye. I see a lot of folks commenting on the new keyboard but I've had no issues with it. With a new design... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? 58 of 65 people found the following review helpful Macbook...WOW!!, June 12, 2016 To begin with, I am an owner of a 2015 Macbook Pro. It's loaded as far as processor and memory are concerned with an i7 processor and 16GB of memory. Very powerful laptop that has served my needs quite well. When the new Macbook was announced last year, I was somewhat intrigued -- mostly by its design. I like to travel, and even the Macbook Pro is a bit too heavy for my tastes. The reason I bought an iPad Pro this year was simply for its portability. However, the iPad is no laptop. I really wanted something ultra-thin and ultra-light. My biggest fear was how much slower a Macbook would be compared to the Pro. However, when I convinced myself that I only wanted to use it primarily for browsing and email (as well as working on this forum), I decided to the pull the plug. This week I bought a space-grey Macbook. I just set it up this morning. As the subject header clearly states.....WOW!! First, this thing is unbelievably... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? |