Other elements of the design that stand out include the keyboard backlights, which are now supplied by individual LEDs for each keycap, and which look much better than their predecessors. When I first picked it up, I couldn’t shake the feeling that it actually had more in common physically with the iPad lineup than with Apple’s notebooks, a sentiment enhanced by the fact that it fit easily inside the tablet pocket in the backpack I primarily used to tote it around. That’s only half a pound heavier than the original iPad, and under 3mm thicker (at the MacBook’s thickest point). The case is only 13.1mm thin at its thickest point, and it weighs just 2 lbs. It makes you yearn for the day when they can drop physical ports altogether, in fact.Īpple’s MacBook is remarkable, too, in just how much computer is packed into so little space. Say what you will about the functional validity of including just one USB-C and one 3.5mm audio port – it definitely increases the aesthetics of the outside case. The lack of external holes in the case also add to this effect. This is the best notebook available in terms of pure design appeal. That seems like a small change, but it truly elevates the design, making the MacBook seem even more like a computer magically hidden away inside a slab of perfectly machined metal. The all-aluminum hinge, for instance, replaces the plastic one found on previous metal unibody Mac notebooks. I’d almost be happy to leave the design discussion there, if not for the stunning details you find when you examine every inch of this computer. My review unit is the space gray model, and the color alone makes all other older MacBooks seem bland by comparison. No one who’s seen my tester has not instantly wanted one, based just on its outward appearance. That sleek aluminum shell, with its all-metal hinge and three distinct color options, is simply the best looking portable computer currently on the market.

Without question, this is the best notebook available in terms of pure design appeal.

On sale Friday, April 10 starting at 12 AM PT/3 AM ET.

39.7-watt-hour battery offers 9 hours web browsing, 10 hours offline iTunes movie playback.

Single USB-C port for data I/O, display, networking and power.

1.1GHz Intel Core M dual-core processor with Turbo Boost to 2.4GHz.

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