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{{Expand section|date=April 2015}}Reception for the new MacBook has been generally positive, with critics praising the design and overall quality of the product.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Etherington|first=Darrell|title=2015 MacBook Review|url=http://techcrunch.com/2015/04/09/2015-macbook-review|date=2015-04-09|publisher=[[TechCrunch]]|accessdate=2015-04-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Cunningham|first=Andrew|title=The 2015 MacBook previews a future that’s not quite here|url=http://arstechnica.com/apple/2015/04/09/the-2015-macbook-previews-a-future-thats-not-quite-here/|date=2015-04-09|publisher=[[Ars Technica]]|accessdate=2015-04-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Wollman|first=Dana|title=MacBook review: Apple reinvents the laptop again|url=http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/09/new-macbook-review/|date=2015-04-09|publisher=[[Engadget]]|accessdate=2015-04-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Stern|first=Joanna|title=Apple MacBook Review: The Laptop of the Future Isn’t Ready for the Present|url=http://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-macbook-review-the-laptop-of-the-future-isnt-ready-for-the-present-1428595317|date=2015-04-09|publisher=[[The Wall Street Journal]]|accessdate=2015-04-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Pierce|first=David|title=Review: Apple MacBook|url=http://www.wired.com/2015/04/review-apple-macbook/|date=2015-04-09|publisher=[[Wired (website)|Wired]]|accessdate=2015-04-29}}</ref> Among the main criticisms are the lack of ports and Apple's decision to leave out USB type-A ports, limiting data transfer capabilities and overall convenience without the use of an [[Adapter (computing)|adapter]]. Another criticism of the new Macbook is that with the new Intel Core M processor |
{{Expand section|date=April 2015}}Reception for the new MacBook has been generally positive, with critics praising the design and overall quality of the product.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Etherington|first=Darrell|title=2015 MacBook Review|url=http://techcrunch.com/2015/04/09/2015-macbook-review|date=2015-04-09|publisher=[[TechCrunch]]|accessdate=2015-04-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Cunningham|first=Andrew|title=The 2015 MacBook previews a future that’s not quite here|url=http://arstechnica.com/apple/2015/04/09/the-2015-macbook-previews-a-future-thats-not-quite-here/|date=2015-04-09|publisher=[[Ars Technica]]|accessdate=2015-04-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Wollman|first=Dana|title=MacBook review: Apple reinvents the laptop again|url=http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/09/new-macbook-review/|date=2015-04-09|publisher=[[Engadget]]|accessdate=2015-04-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Stern|first=Joanna|title=Apple MacBook Review: The Laptop of the Future Isn’t Ready for the Present|url=http://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-macbook-review-the-laptop-of-the-future-isnt-ready-for-the-present-1428595317|date=2015-04-09|publisher=[[The Wall Street Journal]]|accessdate=2015-04-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Pierce|first=David|title=Review: Apple MacBook|url=http://www.wired.com/2015/04/review-apple-macbook/|date=2015-04-09|publisher=[[Wired (website)|Wired]]|accessdate=2015-04-29}}</ref> Among the main criticisms are the lack of ports and Apple's decision to leave out USB type-A ports, limiting data transfer capabilities and overall convenience without the use of an [[Adapter (computing)|adapter]]. Another criticism of the new Macbook is that with the new Intel Core M processor, overall processing speed will be limited and heavier-duty tasks will be harder to complete. The core M processor is a lot slower than the processors in both the Macbook air and Macbook pro. There has been a wide range of the reception for this new processor, depending on what kind of user is using the Macbook. The users that are using their laptops for activities which put a strain on the processor such as video editing have not been accepting of this computer. Whereas, the user who is just using the computer for internet connectivity and other simpler tasks have been very happy Apple's new product. {{cn|date=May 2015}} |
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Soon after the launch, the 2015 MacBook became the object of a humorous ''Ratones Coloraos'' interview meme, featuring Spanish comedian [[El Risitas]] in [[Jesús Quintero]]'s show. In the meme, El Risitas was subtitled as a designer who worked on the prototype of this MacBook. Within a month of its uploading, the video received over five million views on YouTube.<ref name="europapress">{{cite news |title='El Risitas' sorprende en Estados Unidos como ingeniero de Apple |language=Spanish |publisher=Europa Press |date=2015-03-12 |url= http://www.europapress.es/desconecta/viral/noticia-risitas-ingeniero-apple-hace-viral-estados-unidos-20150312160703.html |accessdate=2015-03-13}}</ref> The meme's impact has been compared to the one of the [[List of Internet phenomena|parodies]] of the [[Downfall (2004 film)|Downfall]] movie.<ref name="theguardian">{{cite news |last=Parkinson |first=Hannah Jane |title=Apple engineer spoof video: is Spanish Laughing Guy the new Downfall? |publisher=[[The Guardian]] |date=2015-03-13 |url= http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/mar/13/apple-macbook-engineer-spoof-el-risitas-spanish-laughing-guy-downfall |accessdate=2015-03-13}}</ref> |
Soon after the launch, the 2015 MacBook became the object of a humorous ''Ratones Coloraos'' interview meme, featuring Spanish comedian [[El Risitas]] in [[Jesús Quintero]]'s show. In the meme, El Risitas was subtitled as a designer who worked on the prototype of this MacBook. Within a month of its uploading, the video received over five million views on YouTube.<ref name="europapress">{{cite news |title='El Risitas' sorprende en Estados Unidos como ingeniero de Apple |language=Spanish |publisher=Europa Press |date=2015-03-12 |url= http://www.europapress.es/desconecta/viral/noticia-risitas-ingeniero-apple-hace-viral-estados-unidos-20150312160703.html |accessdate=2015-03-13}}</ref> The meme's impact has been compared to the one of the [[List of Internet phenomena|parodies]] of the [[Downfall (2004 film)|Downfall]] movie.<ref name="theguardian">{{cite news |last=Parkinson |first=Hannah Jane |title=Apple engineer spoof video: is Spanish Laughing Guy the new Downfall? |publisher=[[The Guardian]] |date=2015-03-13 |url= http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/mar/13/apple-macbook-engineer-spoof-el-risitas-spanish-laughing-guy-downfall |accessdate=2015-03-13}}</ref> |
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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Product family | MacBook family |
| Type | Laptop |
| Release date | April 10, 2015 |
| Lifespan | 2015-present |
| Introductory price | US $1299 |
| Operating system | OS X Yosemite |
| CPU | Up to 1.3 GHz Intel Core M |
| Memory | 8 GB 1600 MHz LPDDR3 |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB PCIe-based flash storage |
| Display | 12-inch LED Retina display |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 5300 |
| Sound | Stereo speakers and dual microphones |
| Input | USB 3.1 Type-C Microphone jack (built into headphone jack) Ambient light sensor |
| Camera | 480p FaceTime camera |
| Touchpad | Force Touch multi-touch trackpad |
| Connectivity | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.0 USB 3.1 Type-C port (up to 5 Gbps) Display mirroring supported |
| Mass | 0.92 kg |
| Predecessor | MacBook |
| Related | |
| Website | www |
The MacBook is a line of Macintosh portable computers announced on March 9, 2015, by Apple Inc.[1]
The MacBook joins the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro in Apple's laptop lineup. Described as an ultraportable notebook, it has a tapered design similar to the Air's, but is thinner and lighter, and is available in space gray, silver, and gold. Other features include a high-resolution Retina Display, a Force Touch trackpad, a redesigned keyboard, and just two ports: a headphone/microphone jack and a USB 3.1 Type-C (generation 1, up to 5 Gbit/s) port for charging, data transfer, and video output. Among the versions on offer are a $1299 model that includes a 1.1 GHz Intel Core M processor and 256 GB of storage and a $1599 model with a 1.2 GHz Intel Core M processor and 512 GB of storage.[1][2]
Design
The aluminium enclosure is 13.3mm at its thickest point and 3.5mm at its thinnest, making it thinner than the current MacBook Air at its thickest point, but thicker than the Air at its thinnest point.[3] The computer's Intel Core M processor requires no fans or heat pipe, which allows the logic board to be smaller than the MacBook Air and the laptop to run silently. The screen is a Retina Display with a resolution of 2304 × 1440, an aspect ratio of 16:10 and a pixel density of 226 ppi.[4] Apple's iconic backlit logo was replaced with a stainless-steel logo.
The battery was redesigned to a custom shape to fill the available space in the smaller enclosure. It uses a new 39.7 watt-hour lithium-polymer terraced battery cell which is said to provide "all day" battery life. It is said to last up to 9 hours for internet browsing or 10 hours of iTunes playback.[citation needed]
The MacBook does not include any beryllium, BFRs, or PVCs in its construction. The display is made of arsenic-free glass and contains no mercury. It is made of recyclable materials such as aluminum and glass, meets Energy Star 6.1 standards, and is rated EPEAT Gold.
Keyboard and trackpad
The MacBook has a new keyboard and trackpad. Compared to previous models, the individual keys have a larger surface area. Apple replaced the scissor-like mechanism with a butterfly mechanism, making the keyboard thinner overall and, as Apple claims, individual keys more stable. The keyboard's backlight no longer consists of a row of LEDs and a light guide panel, but instead uses a single LED for each key. The letters on the Macbook's keyboard are set in San Francisco, whereas previous MacBooks used VAG Rounded.[5]
Apple replaced the click mechanism of the trackpad with force sensors and a linear actuator called 'Taptic Engine' to provide haptic feedback whenever the trackpad is pressed down. Similar technology is used in the Apple Watch.
Ports
The MacBook has only two ports: a USB 3.1 Type-C (generation 1, up to 5 Gbit/s) port on the left side and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the right. The USB Type-C port serves as the MacBook's power source, replacing Apple's proprietary MagSafe connector. Through adapters it is also capable of interfacing with DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA, previous USB connectors and Ethernet, among other things.[6] Some devices such as the Apple Thunderbolt Display, which is not backward compatible with USB 3.0, cannot be used.[citation needed] Shortly after the MacBook's introduction, various companies began announcing cables and adapters for the USB Type-C port.[7]
Reception
Reception for the new MacBook has been generally positive, with critics praising the design and overall quality of the product.[8][9][10][11][12] Among the main criticisms are the lack of ports and Apple's decision to leave out USB type-A ports, limiting data transfer capabilities and overall convenience without the use of an adapter. Another criticism of the new Macbook is that with the new Intel Core M processor, overall processing speed will be limited and heavier-duty tasks will be harder to complete. The core M processor is a lot slower than the processors in both the Macbook air and Macbook pro. There has been a wide range of the reception for this new processor, depending on what kind of user is using the Macbook. The users that are using their laptops for activities which put a strain on the processor such as video editing have not been accepting of this computer. Whereas, the user who is just using the computer for internet connectivity and other simpler tasks have been very happy Apple's new product. [citation needed]
Soon after the launch, the 2015 MacBook became the object of a humorous Ratones Coloraos interview meme, featuring Spanish comedian El Risitas in Jesús Quintero's show. In the meme, El Risitas was subtitled as a designer who worked on the prototype of this MacBook. Within a month of its uploading, the video received over five million views on YouTube.[13] The meme's impact has been compared to the one of the parodies of the Downfall movie.[14]
Specifications
| Table of models | |
|---|---|
| Model | Early 2015 [15] |
| Release date | April 10, 2015 |
| Model identifier | MacBook8,1 |
| Model Number | A1534 |
| Order Number | MF855,MF865,MJY32,MJY42,MK4M2,MK4N2 |
| Display | LED-backlit widescreen glossy, Retina Display |
| 12", 2304 × 1440 (16:10), 226 ppi (supported scaled resolutions: 1440 × 900, 1280 × 800, 1024 × 640) | |
| Video camera | FaceTime (480p) |
| Processor | 1.1 GHz (M-5Y31) dual-core Intel Core M Broadwell processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.4 GHz) with 4 MB shared L3 cache1 1.2 GHz (M-5Y51) dual-core Intel Core M Broadwell processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.6 GHz) with 4 MB shared L3 cache1 Configurable 1.3 GHz (M-5Y71) dual-core Intel Core M Broadwell processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.9 GHz) with 4 MB shared L3 cache1 |
| System bus | — |
| Memory | 8 GB of 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (not upgradeable) |
| Graphics | Intel HD 5300 graphics with LPDDR3 SDRAM shared with main memory |
| Flash storage | 256 GB or 512 GB PCIe 2.0 x2, 5.0 GT/s |
| WiFi | Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 & 5 GHz, up to 1.3 Gbit/s) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Peripheral connections | USB 3.1 Type-C generation 1, up to 5 Gbit/s (for power, converts to USB Type-A, and video out via separate adapter) |
| Headphone/microphone audio jack | |
| Video out | USB 3.1 Type-C generation 1, up to 5 Gbit/s (converts to USB Type-A, HDMI, Mini DisplayPort 1.2, VGA via separate adapter) AirPlay (using AppleTV) |
| Power | 29 Watt USB 3.1 Type-C power adapter, 39.7 Wh battery |
| Weight | 2.03 pounds (0.92 kg) |
| Dimensions | 11.04 inches (28.04 cm) wide × 7.74 inches (19.66 cm) deep × 0.14 inches (0.36 cm) to 0.52 inches (1.32 cm) high |
| Maximum operating system | OS X Yosemite |
Notes:
1 Apple states the processor specifications as "1.1 GHz, turbo boost 2.4 GHz ", "1.2 GHz, turbo boost 2.6 GHz", and "Configurable 1.3 GHz, turbo boost 2.9 GHz", but there are no Intel Core M processors that correspond to these specific specifications that have been publicly announced. It can be inferred that Apple adapts the newest Core M models launched in Q4'14, which support Configurable TDP. The Core M-5Y31 runs at a base frequency of 900 MHz, M-5Y51 at 1.1 GHz and M-5Y71 at 1.2 GHz, the clock speeds of which seem to have been raised up to 1.1 GHz, 1.2 GHz and 1.3 GHz, respectively. All of three models match the Max Turbo Frequency specification given by both Apple and Intel.
References
- ^ a b Apple Inc. (March 9, 2015). "Apple Unveils All-New MacBook" (Press release). San Francisco. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
- ^ "Apple – MacBook". Apple date=March 9, 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Missing pipe in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Apple Watch & New MacBook: What You Need To Know". eCloudBuzz. March 9, 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ "Apple – MacBook – Design". Apple date=March 9, 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
{{cite web}}: Missing pipe in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Wright, Mic (March 9, 2015). "The new MacBook shows San Francisco is more than just the Apple Watch font". The Next Web. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
- ^ "Using the USB-C port and adapters on your MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015)". Apple. April 18, 2015. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- ^ Clover, Juli (March 11, 2015). "Belkin Announces New Line of USB-C Cables, USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter". MacRumors.
- ^ Etherington, Darrell (April 9, 2015). "2015 MacBook Review". TechCrunch. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- ^ Cunningham, Andrew (April 9, 2015). "The 2015 MacBook previews a future that's not quite here". Ars Technica. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- ^ Wollman, Dana (April 9, 2015). "MacBook review: Apple reinvents the laptop again". Engadget. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- ^ Stern, Joanna (April 9, 2015). "Apple MacBook Review: The Laptop of the Future Isn't Ready for the Present". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- ^ Pierce, David (April 9, 2015). "Review: Apple MacBook". Wired. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- ^ "'El Risitas' sorprende en Estados Unidos como ingeniero de Apple" (in Spanish). Europa Press. March 12, 2015. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
- ^ Parkinson, Hannah Jane (March 13, 2015). "Apple engineer spoof video: is Spanish Laughing Guy the new Downfall?". The Guardian. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
- ^ "Apple – MacBook – Tech Specs", Apple, March 29, 2015.