I have been an Macbook & Windows User since almost 8 years and it was time i needed an upgrade and I feek I have made the best decision buying this laptop. I will come to the details quickly without beating around the bush.
Pros:
1) Amazing Sound quality , i feel I have hardly ever used by speakers for general use since I brought this laptop.
2) The processing speed of the laptop has significantly increased with much more better CPU optimization than the previous Macbook Pro.
3) The screen looks so much more lively with enhanced brightness.
4) It is so light , i can almost travel anywhere without feeling I have my laptop with me ( best thing for a college going student )
5) The touch bar along with the touch ID makes it even more cool and handy.
Cons:
1) When I watch videos etc on the browser my laptops gives comparatively 15-20 percentage less battery back up.
2) Th keyboard seems to be a little awkward in the beginning but then you get used to with time.
On the surface the 2016 model seems to be lacking in innovation compared to 2010 model with no MagSafe charger, LED external indicator lights precision milled to blend into the aluminum unibody, etc. Closer examination shows futuristic thought and strength in detail. Often with Apple you have to trust in their out-of-the-box design and simply take a leap of faith. I'm glad I did as this MacBook Pro is certainly a work of art to be admired daily.
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Energy efficiency
Conserves energy compared to similar products.
As certified by
EPEAT EPEAT addresses the sustainability impacts of electronic products. An EPEAT registered product must meet required criteria and can meet optional criteria. The criteria depend on the type of product and can include energy efficiency, reduction of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases), and end of life management. Products meeting 50% - 75% optional criteria are “Silver” and those meeting more than 75% are “Gold”.
Certification Level
GOLD Part of
There is a newer version of this item:
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Energy efficiency
Conserves energy compared to similar products.
As certified by
EPEAT EPEAT addresses the sustainability impacts of electronic products. An EPEAT registered product must meet required criteria and can meet optional criteria. The criteria depend on the type of product and can include energy efficiency, reduction of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases), and end of life management. Products meeting 50% - 75% optional criteria are “Silver” and those meeting more than 75% are “Gold”.
Certification Level
GOLD Part of
Reviews with images
A good Macbook Air replacement that should have been released a year earlier
I wanted the base model specifically (13" without the touch bar) because 1) I don't want to be a touch bar pioneer, and 2) this model has better battery life than the 13" touch bar version (10% larger battery, 15 watt cpu vs 28 watt cpu, single fan instead of dual fans, no touch bar to power). Also, I like my physical escape key.I do app dev, some web dev, and Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign/Audition work. So far this laptop has been great, just as snappy as my 2013 15" rMBP. That being said, this machine is not ideal for running VMs, gaming (except perhaps light gaming), heavy video editing, or 3d work. If you are planning on any of those things, look elsewhere.I can't help but feel like this laptop came out a year too late. Apple is starting to play catch-up in a lot of respects, rather than setting a higher bar and pushing the envelope further. I don't see myself hanging onto this laptop for 3+ years like I did my last Macbook Pro, and I am certainly keeping my eye on other devices like the eventual Surface Book 2.Pros:-Very snappy-Gorgeous display (and bright, I rarely need full brightness on this thing)-Keyboard (I like it). This was actually a big concern of mine as I didn't care for the 12" Macbook keyboard I tried in the stores a while back. But this keybosard grew on me after a few hours of use, and now I like it. To me, the keys feel noticeably better than those on the 12" Macbooks. Apparently the keys have 0.55mm of travel, which is next to nothing, but they do feel punchy and responsive.-Very lightweight @ 3 lbs-Good battery life: I get about 8 hours on average-Very quiet: I can barely hear the fan when it's going. This is a big change from my 2013 15" rMPB which constantly sounded like a jet engine.Cons:-Should have been released a year ago, or at least earlier this year (2016). I would have felt better about the price point, especially now that we have Kaby Lake processors coming soon.-Ports, ports.. I will mostly miss MagSafe (looking forward to some creative USB-C magnetic mid-cable or charger-side solutions). I will be needing a few USB-C cables/dongles, but I can see where technology is going and I get it. I do wish Apple had left a USB-A port, or included a dongle, or something to appease the "Pro" crowd.-Minor detail, but I prefer half-height left and right arrow keys on the keyboard. Easier to quickly find the arrows that way. I'm guessing they did away with that for visual symmetry.Other mentions:-The larger trackpad is nice I guess, but in practical terms I don't know if the larger size creates any added benefit for me (Apple Pencil support would have been nice). Maybe I'm so used to the old size that I am having trouble taking advantage of the larger size. Palm rejection is good while typing, I haven't had any problems there.-Some folk were peeved about the removal of the illuminated Apple logo on the back of the screen. I personally don't care.-The speakers do sound fairly good (they were hyped during the release), but they are not an important consideration for me.
