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Apple Discontinues 12-Inch MacBook
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The 12" Macbook was lighter and smaller in two of three dimensions than the 11" Air.
Oh wow. Maybe they’ll make a smaller Air now that they’ve got rid of the MacBook.
I would have preferred Apple keep the 12” MB, give it two thunderbolt 3 ports (sacrificing the headphone jack for the 2nd one), the 3rd gen keyboard that’s on the 2018 rMBA, and of course a spec bump.
Sure, for most people the new MBA is a better choice. But there are a lot of folks who need or even just like the extreme portability of the 12” MB.
But an iPad Air with external keyboard and running iPadOS 13 will be an ultraportable solution for some.
Sure, for most people the new MBA is a better choice. But there are a lot of folks who need or even just like the extreme portability of the 12” MB.
But an iPad Air with external keyboard and running iPadOS 13 will be an ultraportable solution for some.
Bring out an 11" 16:10 Retina Air. With function key row.
and lighter (2 lbs vs 2.4 lbs from rather 11” Air).
Not everyone buys a computer based on its specs. The MacBook was significantly more portable than the 13" Air - I know a few people who would keep it in their handbag, something the Air is just slightly too big to do.
Well now that they switched to USB C, maybe they should add a second.
such a shame, I still love mine (2015 base) even though it now has a busted lcd with 1/4 of the horizontal lines crapped out (from mishandling on a daily basis) and a battery that doesn't hold a decent charge (charging other stuff on it-beware). However, I can't let it go, it is a mini workhorse that can pull off insane amounts of loads despite the core m 1,1ghz and ridiculous onboard gpu. again, such a shame but on the bright side, refurbs and used models will drop in price, hopefully, if it doesn't go the collectible way
ps- design wise, I love the keyboard that reaches the edges.
ps- design wise, I love the keyboard that reaches the edges.
There’s a lot to like about the Macbook if you have a specific need. I used mine for options trading, and it was small and light enough to go anywhere I went. But it isn’t for everyone.
Man I really wanted them to update the 12" with an improved keyboard. The fanless with under 1kg design was pretty neat.
MacBook design was better than MacBook Air and more compact... why ?
This cleans up the lineup a bit now, great! First, rumoured to discontinue the new keyboards, now this. Anything to do with Jony Ive leaving?
A pointless experiment from day one. The MacBook Air, while still not perfect is what the MacBook should have always been.
It looks like someone at Apple is taking charge and bringing back some sanity to the product lineup. I don’t know about you, but it looks like the past few years of chaos in the product line we’re due to Jony Ive.
Now that he is basically on his way out, they are restoring some sensibility.
It looks like someone at Apple is taking charge and bringing back some sanity to the product lineup. I don’t know about you, but it looks like the past few years of chaos in the product line we’re due to Jony Ive.
Now that he is basically on his way out, they are restoring some sensibility.
Noooooooo!
12” is perfect for my needs and love how light it is even compared to the MacBook Air, also love that it’s fanless and make no noise whatsoever
Sad day, let’s hope they refresh it or I’ll have to hold tight to my 2017 model
12” is perfect for my needs and love how light it is even compared to the MacBook Air, also love that it’s fanless and make no noise whatsoever
Sad day, let’s hope they refresh it or I’ll have to hold tight to my 2017 model
I expect a clean up of all laptops soonish (may take till 2020):
12" + 14" consumer models labeled either MacBook or MacBookAir
14" + 16" MacBookPro that really deserve that name (and will be priced to it)
Bought the topspec 2017 MacBook when it was released would without doubt made it an MacBookAir if I had waited till 2018. All 3 lines had to much overlap so something had to go.
I travel the world with my MacBook 12' i5. It's a beauty. I run my own marketing / sport management business and this never lets me down. I edit 4K video everyday in FCPX and it's incredible. My favourite Mac to date!
the problem was 1299, potato camera, 1 port and the keyboard..
fix all that, 999 starting and the 12 MacBook is perfect, to bad apple that's a big miss.
fix all that, 999 starting and the 12 MacBook is perfect, to bad apple that's a big miss.
Shame!
Also a shame the old school MacBook Air is gone too even though its long in the tooth
all butterfly keyboards now weee
Also a shame the old school MacBook Air is gone too even though its long in the tooth
all butterfly keyboards now weee
Glad I have a 2017 model and use it all the time while traveling. Great size but I can see iPadOS finally adding in the desktop browser and files app upgrades that will make that the primary device for most folks. Glad I got one when I did love it
I have a feeling it's to drive potential customers of the MacBook to the iPad Pro.
Wow. I guess you can consider that product a failure. Lasted four years...
Sort of egg on their faces, as the little MB was "their vision" for the future of the portable.
Nice to see the housecleaning, though.
Sort of egg on their faces, as the little MB was "their vision" for the future of the portable.
Nice to see the housecleaning, though.