[doublepost=1461620872][/doublepost]GOOD LUCK with that keyboard. There's no getting used to it.. constant errors. Slow to launch apps.... even system preferences!! Beachball all the time. FaceTime looks like crap to your caller, and you better keep that charger handy all day. So glad I sold it. Peace.
As customers begin receiving the new 12-inch Retina MacBook, more benchmark results for the Early 2016 model have been uploaded to Geekbench.
Based on the results, the new Skylake-based 12-inch MacBook models are between 5% and 18% faster than the original Broadwell-based models depending on whether you purchase the low-end 1.1GHz, mid-tier 1.2GHz, or top-end built-to-order 1.3GHz model. Geekbench scores vary and were therefore averaged.
The low-end Skylake-based 1.1GHz Intel Core m3 configuration earned average 64-bit single-core and multi-core scores of 2,534 and 5,025 respectively, which is between 5% and 10% faster CPU performance than the equivalent Broadwell-based 1.1GHz 12-inch MacBook released in 2015.
Geekbench 3 results for low-end 1.1GHz model
Geekbench results for the mid-tier Skylake-based 1.2GHz Intel Core m5 configuration surfaced last week, with the model earning single-core and multi-core scores of 2,894 and 5,845 respectively, which is between 15% and 18% faster than the equivalent Broadwell-based 1.2GHz model from 2015.
Geekbench 3 results for built-to-order 1.3GHz model
Meanwhile, the top-end Skylake-based 1.3GHz Intel Core m7 built-to-order configuration earned average 64-bit single-core and multi-core scores of 3,023 and 6,430 respectively, which is between 9% and 17% faster than the equivalent Broadwell-based 1.3GHz model released in 2015.
The 12-inch MacBook is now widely available for $1,299 (1.1 GHz) or $1,599 (1.2GHz), while the 1.3GHz processor is an optional $150 to $250 upgrade. Early reviews find much improved SSD performance, but the lack of ports, a 480p FaceTime camera, and no DDR4 RAM are viewed as drawbacks by some customers.
Article Link: New 12-Inch Retina MacBook is Between 5% and 18% Faster Than 2015 Model
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Do you know something I dont? There is indeed rumours of new Macs coming end of summer:
https://www.macrumors.com/2016/04/15/macbook-ultra-thin-hinges/
"The new MacBooks will allegedly "share a design similar to the existing 12-inch MacBook" and be "thinner than [the] existing MacBook Air," which makes it difficult to infer which MacBook lineup the report is referring to. "
This is a separate rumour than the now small bump of the MBA ram and new-Macbook right? This is a rumoured complete refresh of the Macbook line altogether. And to be honest, it sounds like the Macbook Air is ending now, as it seems the entire portable line of Macbooks will all be super thin.
This is what Im waiting for. As for current Macbooks, the MBP is alot more expensive than the MBA, and it seems that this is all about the screen. However, if Apple is indeed introducing a new refreshed line of Macbooks, is it not likely that all of them will feature retina screens? Introducing a 1280px screen in 2016 seems foolish.
The performance difference is certainly noticeable. The 2016 unit is far more fluid in use, whereas my 2015 unit could stutter. I personally like it, it's a great travel buddy...which is exactly what I wanted it for.
Keyboard is fine, don't have any problems with it. Obviously not as nice as my mbp.
If you want to see it working have a look at a video here
For comparison, you can see what the 2015 unit here.
Keyboard is fine, don't have any problems with it. Obviously not as nice as my mbp.
If you want to see it working have a look at a video here
For comparison, you can see what the 2015 unit here.
The refresh definitely isn't enough for me to upgrade (seeing that I just got my MacBook last summer).
When I got my 2015 model last year, I knew it wouldn't be the performance of a MacBook Pro (or even an Air)... but to be honest - I was rather surprised at how well it does considering it's handicap/throttling. What I use mine for?
On the Mac OS X side:
- Messing around with remixes (just in GarageBand... nothing major - just 8 tracks or less)
- General home use (browsing / email / Netflix / Hulu... usual crap)
- Ripping my old DVDs into iTunes: Oh yes lol... This is where it's slow! It takes roughly the length of the entire movie time-wise to rip and convert to m4v. This is something I set up to run on a Saturday morning, and let it run while I'm out and about ;-)
On the Windows 10 side: Work stuff:
- Development (.NET)
- Testing with VMware / VMs
- Usual MS Office / Skype for Bus Conf calls, etc.
I personally don't have any complaints... but I knew what I was getting into: Sacrificing a bit to get the really lightweight/small/portability I wanted. As others have mentioned, this probably isn't a good machine for anyone doing heavy lifting... but then again, I haven't been doing to much heavy lifting with mine, so I'm not a good source of info with that.
When I got my 2015 model last year, I knew it wouldn't be the performance of a MacBook Pro (or even an Air)... but to be honest - I was rather surprised at how well it does considering it's handicap/throttling. What I use mine for?
On the Mac OS X side:
- Messing around with remixes (just in GarageBand... nothing major - just 8 tracks or less)
- General home use (browsing / email / Netflix / Hulu... usual crap)
- Ripping my old DVDs into iTunes: Oh yes lol... This is where it's slow! It takes roughly the length of the entire movie time-wise to rip and convert to m4v. This is something I set up to run on a Saturday morning, and let it run while I'm out and about ;-)
On the Windows 10 side: Work stuff:
- Development (.NET)
- Testing with VMware / VMs
- Usual MS Office / Skype for Bus Conf calls, etc.
I personally don't have any complaints... but I knew what I was getting into: Sacrificing a bit to get the really lightweight/small/portability I wanted. As others have mentioned, this probably isn't a good machine for anyone doing heavy lifting... but then again, I haven't been doing to much heavy lifting with mine, so I'm not a good source of info with that.
But so what? The point is that Apple has never been able to get things perfect and they've always improved by the next major revision. My point is that there is no point in complaining if Apple has always repeated themselves with this kind of thing. Besides, many people on the opposite end will say that it's enough for them.
You seem to be a good example of who I'm talking about.
Because we all so need an HD camera for the 1 time a month we use FaceTime. Also, please find us an 8GB of RAM, 256GB PCIe SSD, flexible USB-C having, 217 PPI display notebook all in a 2lb aluminum package for $899. Not to mention one that doesn't force you to run crap Windows and delete McAfee Virus Scan trial-ware for the first 45 minutes of use. We'll wait. Please include a link if you can.
Not that one! It's Garbage....
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Comparing to an ipad pro is like comparing a game boy advance to a PS4.
The apps are lightweight.... the apps features are lessers than the few that have desk top counter parts.... the os isn't as heavy, and you have no true multitasking going on and if you did, it's two apps snapped but the inactive window will suspend to a point.
sometime i rather not have the camera but not having the camera will not make it cheaper.
to be honest, i had only used the camera on my early 2015 rMBP 13" even though I had it for almost 1 year.
Indeed, but unfortunately, as far as their desktop line, I'm still waiting for them to offer something to replace my aging 2011 27" iMac in the way that I presently use it (or at least would like to), which has me leaning toward buying a cMP 4,1 or 5,1.
That rumor was more about the new MacBook Pro's than the new Air's and the timing that the rumor speaks of is off since new Mac's are never released at the end of summer. And since there's no fall event for Mac's (that's reserved for iPhone, iPad, and now the Watch) that leaves just one date open for Mac's: WWDC.
That along with talk from people who have very close sources to Apple are what has led everyone to believe that new, fully redesigned MacBook Pro's that are thinner and lighter than the Air are coming at WWDC.
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Could you post the wallpaper that you use on your MacBook? It looks beautiful! Also, great videos. Very informative and easy way to see the performance differences.
I bought a 2015 model in Sept 2015 to travel with. I love the screen, keyboard, touchpad, and portability so much I have used it as my primary machine since then. I find the form factor incredibly productive for my primary computer use. I am a web developer and keep a production like environment on a windows VM running constantly. I also routinely have Xamarin Android VM's running. I have had no issues running this set up.
The only issue I have encountered is with a certain video chat service, but I believe that to be an issue with the vendors software, not the Macbook hardware, as the video service's software runs without problem on my iPhone. I consume content from both iTunes and Netflix without issue.
All things considered the 2016 performance improvements are significant enough for me to upgrade. My Macbook 2016 arrived today.
(EDIT: I upgraded to the 1.3 in both instances)
The only issue I have encountered is with a certain video chat service, but I believe that to be an issue with the vendors software, not the Macbook hardware, as the video service's software runs without problem on my iPhone. I consume content from both iTunes and Netflix without issue.
All things considered the 2016 performance improvements are significant enough for me to upgrade. My Macbook 2016 arrived today.
(EDIT: I upgraded to the 1.3 in both instances)
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Any other manufacturer can do that, mostly thanks Intel.All in all, I am impressed with how Apple is providing a fast computer with passive cooling. Yeah, 5 percent is not all that much but when you consider the computer has no fan, I'll take any speed enhancement
All in all, I am impressed with how Apple is providing a fast computer with passive cooling. Yeah, 5 percent is not all that much but when you consider the computer has no fan, I'll take any speed enhancement
Except Apple didn't make this passive cooling possible, Intel did with their Core M CPUs.
I love this MacBook. I think I'm the target demographic for this laptop. It's super sexy, thin and light. The one port doesn't bother me at all. Heck, if it was portless, I'd still consider it. My gripe with this laptop (besides the price of course) is that they need to make a bigger version of it. A 14in MacBook would be the sweet spot for me. So I'm still holding out hope they will announce one with the new pros in June.
I don't think so, but the price drop of refurbished units can be noticeable by your wallet.
Are Word and Excel really that slow to open? Or the QT video causes a significant lag?