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Macbook 12 screen state enough for work

I've been working for years on a 1280 x 800 screen, so I'm sure the rMB's scaled resolution of 1440 x 900 will be a nice little upgrade.

Operating two windows side by side won't be an option, but then again it hasn't been an option with my current MacBook. I'm kind of used to switching between windows.
 
im interested in its 4k support. I hope at least for 60hz. It would be great to dock it to a monitor at home and unplug for on the go.
 
Mcdevidr said:
im interested in its 4k support. I hope at least for 60hz. It would be great to dock it to a monitor at home and unplug for on the go.
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- According to Intel's specifications, active cooling on the Core M is recommended for 4K at 60 Hz.
So unless Apple has worked some kind of magic, I doubt we'll be seeing 60 Hz.
 
JTToft said:
- According to Intel's specifications, active cooling on the Core M is recommended for 4K at 60 Hz.
So unless Apple has worked some kind of magic, I doubt we'll be seeing 60 Hz.
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Also, can USB-C output enough signal for 4K?
 
Im kinda of curious how the macbook would handle 1920x1200. 1440x900 is a little cramped. I used the Surface Pro 3 at full resolution 2160x1440 and it was readable if a bit small. 1920x1200 I don't think would be too bad on a 12 inch screen I just wonder how the hd 5300 would hold up on that.
 
You'll get use to it. I find the 13" in small because I had been using my external monitors for some time.

But now I've been on my 13" for several days, and it's good.
 
Mcdevidr said:
Im kinda of curious how the macbook would handle 1920x1200. 1440x900 is a little cramped. I used the Surface Pro 3 at full resolution 2160x1440 and it was readable if a bit small. 1920x1200 I don't think would be too bad on a 12 inch screen I just wonder how the hd 5300 would hold up on that.
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1440x900 is cramped?

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AdonisSMU said:
I feel that way too. This is why I have some hesitation with getting a mac with a smaller display.
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Yup. 13" has always been my ideal screen size for Macs, but I feel like one inch won't make a big difference..plus I can always scale the resolutions. So we'll see.
 
pasadena said:
The real estate on the rMB at native resolution is less than the 11" MBA. Which is a shame, unless you're like me and run your retina screens in scaled mode.

It's also 16:10 - which I find infinitely more comfortable for office-type work and web browsing. The MBA is 16:9.

But is it "enough" for you... only you can answer that. It is for me on a secodnary machine (not on a primary one), but as I said I most always run Retina screens in scaled mode.

Again, this is very, very personal. I would advise you to wait until it's out, go to an Apple store, and use one for a while.
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I dont understND, I heard 2-3 people say that, how is there less real estate...the screen is bigger...?? someone explain please
 
ByteTheBooty said:
I dont understND, I heard 2-3 people say that, how is there less real estate...the screen is bigger...?? someone explain please
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The resolution in Best for Retina mode is lower than the 1366x768 on the 11-inch Air, thus giving you less real estate for what you can show on the screen at one time. But as mentioned, you can scale up resolutions and still have the screen look amazing.
 
1440x900 is a bit cramped for two documents side by side. But Ibe figured you can use zoom features in safari and because of the high dpi still read websites zoomed out so it should actually be great.
 
PDFierro said:
The resolution in Best for Retina mode is lower than the 1366x768 on the 11-inch Air, thus giving you less real estate for what you can show on the screen at one time. But as mentioned, you can scale up resolutions and still have the screen look amazing.
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When you say "the resolution is lower" do you mean that things on screen apear bigger than than on the Air? and by calling up, does that mean that things will be smaller?
 
ByteTheBooty said:
When you say "the resolution is lower" do you mean that things on screen apear bigger than than on the Air? and by calling up, does that mean that things will be smaller?
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The resolution determines how big things are and how much real estate you have on the screen at one time. The 11-inch Air is 1366x768 and the 12" rMB is lower than that, whatever the exact number is. But yes, going bigger means everything is smaller but you can fit more on the screen.
 
Coming from a 15" MBP the screen size does worry me, but I will adjust to it. The screen size is the only negative for me personally, almost all new things take time to get used to no matter what. I'm choosing the rMB due it's smaller size and the fact I am tired of seeing the same exact design on the MBP/rMBP. The look of the Pro model is very boring to me now, it's time for a change. Looks aside, I just simply don't need the power of the Pro model and therefore the rMB is a no brainer for me.
 
Alloy201 said:
Coming from a 15" MBP the screen size does worry me, but I will adjust to it. The screen size is the only negative for me personally, almost all new things take time to get used to no matter what. I'm choosing the rMB due it's smaller size and the fact I am tired of seeing the same exact design on the MBP/rMBP. The look of the Pro model is very boring to me now, it's time for a change. Looks aside, I just simply don't need the power of the Pro model and therefore the rMB is a no brainer for me.
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I think the rMBP machines will change soon, though, too.
 
iRun26.2 said:
I think the rMBP machines will change soon, though, too.
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Do people really choose a computer based on aesthetics? :confused:

I mean, I certainly think that plays a part, but I'd never choose the MacBook over the MacBook Pro because I thought one design was boring, but to each his own.
 
Traverse said:
Do people really choose a computer based on aesthetics? :confused:

I mean, I certainly think that plays a part, but I'd never choose the MacBook over the MacBook Pro because I thought one design was boring, but to each his own.
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In this particular case, yes. They're both powerful enough for me, both priced similar, and all that's left is the design. For someone like myself who doesn't need impressive specs, the whole redesign and size of the rMB is much more appealing. If I needed the rMBP specs, I wouldn't choose the rMB over it.
 
Alloy201 said:
In this particular case, yes. They're both powerful enough for me, both priced similar, and all that's left is the design. For someone like myself who doesn't need impressive specs, the whole redesign and size of the rMB is much more appealing. If I needed the rMBP specs, I wouldn't choose the rMB over it.
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Wait, and I am sure you will buy the gold version, right?
 
Space Gray and your opinion of my choice is irrelevant to me. I'm not a spec geek who needs a rMBP just to say I have it, I must be buying the gold version. Cool story.
 
Alloy201 said:
In this particular case, yes. They're both powerful enough for me, both priced similar, and all that's left is the design. For someone like myself who doesn't need impressive specs, the whole redesign and size of the rMB is much more appealing. If I needed the rMBP specs, I wouldn't choose the rMB over it.
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Then that's justification enough. I'd get the rMB and enjoy it. :)
 
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