Will the new MacBook revolutionize the laptop world?
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Rumors about a new laptop from Apple appeared on the web long before the release, but everyone assumed that this was another model from the Air line. But instead, the company, apparently in order to emphasize the unusualness of the novelty, decided to revive the MacBook brand (just MacBook), which it abandoned in 2011.
![]() new MacBook
The image decision differing in the compact sizes and design. The performance is not too high, suitable only for working with non-demanding applications. It can be called an excellent solution for buyers who love technological innovations and simply beautiful things. |
Device FeaturesThe benefits of the new MacBook are clear. First of all, it's its great design. For the first time in several years, Apple did not limit itself to only the silver colour of the case, but introduced two more to choose from: dark grey (which many immediately fell in love with) and golden. There is no doubt that many buyers will buy a MacBook just for its luxurious appearance. The new MacBook has traditionally excellent quality materials, it has a great Retina-screen and an excellent trackpad (touchpad), capable of responding to pressure. It should be noted that in terms of these manipulators, Apple has always been the absolute leader. The trackpads of any laptops from this company can perfectly replace the mouse, which cannot be said about the touchpads installed on laptops from other manufacturers. The laptop is completely silent. After all, there is simply nothing to make noise in it — the passive cooling system of the processor and the solid state drive do their job. However, in fairness, it should be noted that the MacBook was not the first laptop with such features. Almost six months earlier, a similar solution was introduced by ASUS — the ZenBook UX305FA model. She, by the way, has a screen resolution even higher: 3200x1800 pixels, while the MacBook has 2304x1440 pixels. However, in this case it doesn’t matter who was before, since the world will still discuss Apple’s creation more anyway, the loud brand will play its role. No less advantage is also the tenacious MacBook battery. Despite its compact size, it will easily last through the whole working day without requiring recharging. Claimed run time is 10 hours. In reality, such indicators are unlikely to be achieved, but you still don’t need to carry a charger with you. But here it should be noted that all Apple laptops have a good battery. Note also the internal beauty of the device. The very fact that the entire electronic filling of the laptop is located on a small board, the dimensions of which are quite suitable even for a tablet, delights. The rest of the free space in the case is occupied by the battery and the trackpad. |
![]() Macbook Pro
High performance professional laptops capable of handling tasks such as video capture. "Proshki" are presented with screen sizes of 13 and 15". This is a good solution for graphic designers, photographers and other users who, on duty, need to run very demanding applications. |
Controversial moments in the new MacBookBut, unfortunately, it was not without drawbacks. USB Type-C is definitely the connector of the future. However, many owners will be upset by the need to constantly use adapters. Apple stayed true to itself, deciding to completely abandon the legacy type of interfaces. But it's still half the trouble. It is much worse that this laptop has only one connector. And it is used not only to connect peripherals, but also to charge the device itself. Demanding users will definitely not like this idea. But the most serious drawback is not the highest performance. The new MacBook is inferior in this regard even to the previous MacBook Air models of 2015. For surfing the Internet and an office suite, its capabilities will be more than enough. But it’s better not to even remember about serious tasks. The reason lies in the not very performant processor (otherwise it would not have been possible to get by with passive cooling), the graphics core of which hardly pulls out such a significant screen resolution. As for the keyboard, it's hard to say anything definite. She's too specific. It is possible that for typing large volumes of text, it will not suit you too well. It is difficult to check this without practice. And finally, we note such a “flaw” — many potential buyers were upset by the fact that the apple on the laptop cover does not glow. But over the past decade, this has become a kind of branded "feature", noticeable and recognizable. |
![]() Macbook Air
Compact, light and thin laptops designed for those who do not use resource-intensive applications. The user has a choice between models with screens of 11 and 13". A good solution for journalists, students, businessmen, just home users. |
So will there be a revolution?Definitely yes! But not today. So far, the MacBook is a very original fashion device from a technical point of view. The ideas underlying it are interesting, but still a little "raw". Here it is appropriate to draw an analogy with the MacBook Air. When this laptop came out, Apple put a lot of emphasis on prestige. From a technical point of view, the novelty "limped", having almost all the same drawbacks as the new MacBook: low performance, one connector, too high a cost. For a couple of years, the Air remained virtually in limbo. Sales of this model remained quite low and there were even rumors on the Internet that Apple plans to stop producing this model altogether. However, the company acted in a completely different way — in 2011 it introduced a completely updated Air, all of whose "childhood illnesses" were resolved. The result was not only excellent sales, but also a new trend. Namely, to compete with the new MacBook Air, Intel introduced the concept of "ultrabook". And today no one is surprised by a very thin laptop that can work for about 8 hours on a single battery charge. It is possible that the new MacBook will repeat this history. And what started with an expensive fashion device will eventually be able to have a significant impact on the market, becoming the basis for another interesting direction. But before this happens, Apple will have to work on their creation. |
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Is it worth buying?Listing above all the features of the MacBook, we forgot to mention one very unpleasant drawback — the high cost of the device. Moreover, most of this amount is charged for the unusualness of the device and the high-profile brand. For the same money, you can get a more interesting in terms of performance, but at the same time a much less bright device. If the MacBook attracts you precisely with its manufacturability and novelty, then it is better to wait for the second, or even the third edition. When all the shortcomings are identified and eliminated, and the laptop will be really ready to make revolutions. By the way, the same can be said about the Apple Watch. Bottom line, we can say that the MacBook is a very interesting solution for anyone who needs a bright appearance, but at the same time a compact and lightweight laptop with a capacious battery. If appearance is less important, then it is better to pay attention to the more time-tested MacBook Air models. The screen resolution of these models is less, but there are no issues with performance. |
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