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Apple MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) Core i5
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Processor
1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core m3 -
Display
12-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display -
RAM
8GB/16GB -
Storage
128GB, 512GB -
Web Cam
480p FaceTime camera -
OS
macOS
Apple MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017, Core i5)
Product Brand: Apple
Editor's Rating:
7
7
Pros
- Thin and lightweight design for maximum portability
- High-resolution Retina display with good color accuracy
- Fast performance with Core i5 processor
- Solid-state drive (SSD) storage for quick boot and load times
- Good battery life for a small laptop
- Multiple USB-C ports for connectivity and charging
Cons
- Limited processing power compared to some other laptops in its class
- Non-upgradable RAM and storage
- No traditional USB-A ports may require dongles for some peripherals
- No water resistance or dust protection
- No dedicated graphics card for intensive gaming or video editing
Apple MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) laptop Specs and Features
The new MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) is a welcome refresh to Apple’s line of ultra-portable laptops. The new MacBook features a lovely Retina display, a more powerful Intel Core m3 processor, and an improved keyboard.
With all of these improvements, the new MacBook is a great ultra-portable laptop for those who need a light and portable machine that can still handle some light computing tasks.
The new MacBook’s Retina display is simply gorgeous.
The colours are bright and vibrant, and the text is crisp and easy to read. The new MacBook is also a bit more powerful than its predecessor, thanks to its Intel Core m3 processor. The new MacBook’s keyboard is also improved, with better key travel and a more satisfying typing experience.
What are the specifications of the (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) laptop?
Here’s a summary of the technical specifications for the (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) laptop:
- Processor: 1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz
- Memory: 8GB/16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
- Storage: 128GB, 512GB SSD
- Display: 12-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology, 2304-by-1440 resolution at 226 PPI
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 615
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
- Camera: 480p FaceTime camera
- I/O: USB-C port with VGA output and HDMI support, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Colours: Rose Gold, Space Gray, Gold, Silver
Full Technical Specifications
General
| Device Type | Laptop |
| Released | 06 June, 2017 |
| Status | Available |
| External Buttons and Connectors |
USB-C port with support for: Charging USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) Native DisplayPort 1.2 video output VGA output using USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (sold separately) HDMI video output using USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (sold separately) |
Processor (CPU)
| Processor Type | Intel Core i5 M-7Y54 “Kaby Lake” (1.3 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 1.2 GHz |
| Processor Cores | Dual Core |
| Processor Cache |
Level 1 Cache 128 KB Level 2 Cache 512 KB Level 3 Cache 4 MB |
| Base frequency | 1.3 GHz |
| Turbo frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Threads | 4 |
| Fabrication process | 14 nm |
| 64-bit Computing |
Memory (RAM)
| RAM |
8GB 16GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM |
| RAM Speed | 1866MHz |
| RAM Max | upto 16 GB |
| User Upgradable | No |
Storage
| Storage Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Storage Capacity |
256GB 512GB |
| Technology | PCIe |
| User Upgradable | No |
Display Info
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | Retina display (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology |
| Size | 12-inch (diagonal) |
| Resolution | 2304-by-1440 resolution |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | 226 pixels per inch |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Extras |
Supported scaled resolutions: 1440 by 900 1280 by 800 1024 by 640 |
Case
| Height | 0.14–0.52 inch (0.35–1.31 cm) |
| Width | 11.04 inch (28.05 cm) |
| Depth | 7.74 inch (19.65 cm) |
| Weight | 2.03 pounds (0.92 kg) |
| Colors |
Rose Gold Space Gray Gold Silver |
Graphics Card
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Intel HD Graphics 615 |
| GPU Type | Integrated |
| GPU Memory | Up to 1.5 GB DDR3 SDRAM shared from main memory |
| Fabrication process | 14 nm |
| GPU boost clock | 1050MHz |
| Memory bus | 128 Bit |
Operating System
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | macOS |
Battery or Power Info
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 41.4 W Lithium-Polymer |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Charge power | 29 W USB-C Power Adapter |
Multimedia Features
| Audio Features |
Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Display Support | Dual display and video mirroring: simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz on an external display, both at millions of colours |
| Speakers | 2 – Speakers |
| Microphone | 2 – Microphones |
Connectivity Info
| Bluetooth Features Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible |
| Optical drive | No |
Input and Output
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
Full-size keyboard with: 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys Ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures |
| 3.5mm Audio jack | Yes |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No |
| SD card reader | No |
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