Macbook 12" - Anyone getting one?

Spuddy · 11 Aug 2015 at 16:39

I wish gen2 of this would be released before I head back to Uni! Not gonna hold my breath though, want more ports!

MrMoonX · 11 Aug 2015 at 19:58

I really loved this macbook, but sadly the one port was a deal breaker, so I now have a new MBP 13"

traveyb · 11 Aug 2015 at 20:00

Played with one of these at the airport, damn they are sexy. If I didn't need the power of my MPBr I would certainly get of these!

Spit · 14 Aug 2015 at 12:06

El Capitan on this thing makes it feel like a big hardware upgrade, everything is buttery smooth now!

JKD · 15 Aug 2015 at 10:43

I had a play on one at the airport recently too. I have to say, I really do love that keyboard. Seems a lot 'tighter' than the keyboard on my 2015 rMBP. I realise that there's a lot less key travel, but that means that the keyboard just feels a lot more solid to me.

I'm toying with the idea of getting one. Fanless in great, just the lack of even a single USB port is a real pain for me. We'll see (if I can resist the lure of the shiny)!

stuman · 15 Aug 2015 at 14:29

JKD said:
I had a play on one at the airport recently too. I have to say, I really do love that keyboard. Seems a lot 'tighter' than the keyboard on my 2015 rMBP. I realise that there's a lot less key travel, but that means that the keyboard just feels a lot more solid to me.

I'm toying with the idea of getting one. Fanless in great, just the lack of even a single USB port is a real pain for me. We'll see (if I can resist the lure of the shiny)!

I've not found the USB to be a hassle. i have the little cable if i really need to plug something into it, but at home i just jack any usb into the Airport Hub.

being able to get some charge out of USB sockets is a good thing as well. and i think this is the first laptop you can charge from battery pack?

the only thing that is bugging me at the moment is the display port output. USB C was supposed to support a HDMI breakout lead, but they seem to be having LOADS of issues with it. I'm in the process of waiting for something reliable to be released.

The keyboard os a work of art. really nice to type on. i can't go back to the old type now, the keys just feel like sloppy sponges.

all in all, a great package for what i need.

oh, and it's a damn sexy piece of tech

Spuddy · 16 Aug 2015 at 22:24

Hope they release a rMBP in the space grey colour, then I won't have to spend hard earned dollar on this just cos it looks too sexy.

englishpremier · 16 Aug 2015 at 22:41

I slated this when it came out, but having had a good a play with one it does seem like a neat little machine.

It seemed noticably smoother than my 2011 MBA, and was faster at applying stabilisation in Final Cut Pro until it got warm. After that is was a dog.

Spit · 17 Aug 2015 at 11:36

It really is a fantastic little computer and I take it everywhere. I am doing all my everyday tasks on it and with El Capitan it runs so much faster. I got an Apple USB-C to USB adapter just in case for £12.

Spuddy · 17 Aug 2015 at 19:27

Shhh you're supposed to be dissuading me from this machine!

hartgeh3 · 30 Aug 2015 at 22:51

Bought the fully body protection skin from BestSkinsEver, I didn't use the inside trackpad/handrest protection as just wanted something for the outer parts

traveyb · 30 Aug 2015 at 23:09

Damn thats slick, you don't even notice its there

MacRS4 · 31 Aug 2015 at 18:11

Have a 13' rMBP, 15" rMBP, Surface Pro 3...and I *want* this :/

Spuddy · 31 Aug 2015 at 23:23

hartgeh3 said:
Bought the fully body protection skin from BestSkinsEver, I didn't use the inside trackpad/handrest protection as just wanted something for the outer parts

Looks nice but if its anything like their iPhone 6 skins it'll need replacing every 8-10 weeks.

Somnambulist · 1 Sep 2015 at 09:40

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/08/28/intel-skylake-processors-retina-macbook/

Spuddy · 1 Sep 2015 at 10:08

Somnambulist said:
http://www.macrumors.com/2015/08/28/intel-skylake-processors-retina-macbook/

Whats with the DDR3? I thought Skylake used DDR4 exclusively?

Golf1.6 · 4 Sep 2015 at 13:08

retina display on a 12" is going to be pretty ****** mwthings. I hope you can lower the resolution/magnify the GUI.

MagicBoy · 4 Sep 2015 at 19:00

Methinks you don't understand the retina display concept or how OS X implements it. At native resolution, to the apps it functions like a traditional 1152x720 display.

englishpremier · 4 Sep 2015 at 21:50

MagicBoy said:
Methinks you don't understand the retina display concept or how OS X implements it. At native resolution, to the apps it functions like a traditional 1152x720 display.

Which robs you of desktop space. Though you can change it to a certain extent.

hartgeh3 · 5 Sep 2015 at 12:53

You can change the display resolution in the Display settings. Mine is custom set at 1680x1050, although small works fine for me.

1440x900 should be fine for anyone really.

@Golf1.6 have you seen it in real life??