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Apple MacBook (2017) review

This isn’t a perfect notebook, then, nor probably even a perfect MacBook. But this laptop is nonetheless ridiculously lovely to use. Yes, I’d like a webcam beyond 480p, and for the keyboard to be a bit quieter, but the unit feels solid, the screen is great, and the battery lasts for ages. Last year, Stuff suggested perhaps trawling for refurbs, but that advice no longer holds up, given the improvements Apple’s made to performance and usability. The real question is whether you should instead plump for a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. The latter has crossover with the MacBook, in terms of pricing, and for not too much additional outlay, you get more power and ports, but also more heft. It’s a better bet if you need the extra clout and connectivity. The MacBook Air’s time is over, though. It looked the business when Steve Jobs pulled one out of an envelope in 2008, but is surely now only hanging around to have Mac laptops start at under a grand. Unless you really can’t stretch to the MacBook’s price tag, it’s time to consign the MacBook Air to history.

Really solid build quality; New keyboard switches feel great; The screen’s lovely for general use; Decent battery life;

FaceTime camera is 480p; Keyboard is REALLY LOUD; Would be nice if it was 200 quid cheaper; USB-C rather than Thunderbolt 3;

Apple MacBook (2017) Review

The Apple MacBook ($1,299), once an entry-level polycarbonate laptop, has gone decidedly upmarket in recent years. A 2017 refresh brings Intel's seventh-generation Kaby Lake processors to the 12-inch ultraportable, but little else has changed from last year's version. That includes its price and single USB-C port, which means that even though the MacBook has some appealing features—including a high-quality Retina display, astonishing thinness, and silent fanless cooling—it still falls short in overall value for the dollar. You'd do well to consider competitors like the Microsoft Surface Laptop, the Asus ZenBook 3, or Apple's own 13-inch MacBook Pro, all of which offer more connectivity options or better computing power. Extremely Thin and Light Our review unit is Space Gray, an attractive finish that will make the aluminum notebook look at home in the classroom, board room, or pretty much anywhere in between. The color is uniform across the entire laptop, with the exception of th...

The ever-slim Apple MacBook gets a faster processor and remains a battery life champ, but a persistent dearth of connectivity ports makes it unappealing compared with the similarly priced MacBook Pro and Windows competitors.

Astonishingly thin and light; 15+-hour battery life; Retina display offers crisp text and bright colors

Connectivity is limited to a single USB port and a headphone jack; Components are not upgradeable after purchase

Apple MacBook (2017) review review

Really solid build quality; New keyboard switches feel great; The screen’s lovely for general use; Decent battery life;

FaceTime camera is 480p; Keyboard is REALLY LOUD; Would be nice if it was 200 quid cheaper; USB-C rather than Thunderbolt 3;