Apple 12" MacBook (Mid 2017, Gold)

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Apple 12" MacBook (Mid 2017, Gold)
Key Features
  • 1.2 GHz Intel Core m3 Dual-Core
  • 8GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 RAM | 256GB SSD
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 615
  • 12" 2304 x 1440 IPS Display
With a Retina display and a thin, lightweight design, the gold mid 2017 Apple 12" MacBook provides both portability and performance. Measuring just 0.5" (13.1mm) thin and weighing only 2 pounds, the MacBook is compact yet still has a premium feel, thanks to its unibody design.
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Apple MacBook 12" Mid 2017 Overview

With a Retina display and a thin, lightweight design, the gold mid 2017 Apple 12" MacBook provides both portability and performance. Measuring just 0.5" (13.1mm) thin and weighing only 2 pounds, the MacBook is compact yet still has a premium feel, thanks to its unibody design.

The MacBook features a 12" Retina display with 16:10 aspect ratio and 2304 x 1440 native resolution, which results in 226 pixels per inch (ppi). The display also has 178°-wide viewing angles. To deliver the total Retina experience on the MacBook, Apple redesigned the pixels to create a larger aperture, allowing more light to pass through. This enabled Apple to use LED backlighting that's 30 percent more energy efficient than the displays on other Mac notebooks with no loss in brightness.

Inside the MacBook you'll find the 7th Gen Kaby Lake Intel Core m3 processor, which is designed with 14-nanometer process technology. This means that the chip is packed with more transistors than the previous generation, for higher density and more efficient performance. Since the Intel Core m3 generates less heat, Apple is able to omit the fan. Instead, the logic board, which is 67% smaller than the one in the 11" MacBook Air, is seated on top of an anisotropic graphite sheet, which helps disperse any heat that is generated out, to the sides. No fan also means the MacBook will be virtually silent. Even with its miniaturized internal components, the MacBook has an impressive capacity, featuring 8GB of fast, power-efficient 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard RAM and 256GB of PCIe-based flash storage.

Since the logic board is much smaller and there is no fan, Apple decided to use the remaining space in the MacBook to install a custom battery. The result is 35 percent more battery capacity than before, which adds up to 10 hours of web browsing and up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback (battery life may vary depending on usage).

In order to maintain its thin and light design, the MacBook features a universal connectivity standard that combines the essential functions you need every day in one dynamic port. The USB Type-C port offers charging, quick USB 3.0 data transfer for connecting to external devices and peripherals, and video output that supports HDMI, VGA, and Mini DisplayPort connections. It is all in a reversible design that's one-third the size of the current USB port.

The Force Touch trackpad features Taptic Engine, which provides a click sensation when you press anywhere on the surface. The sensory capabilities of the Force Touch trackpad allow you to tell your MacBook what you want it to do, based on subtle differences in the amount of pressure you apply as well as providing haptic feedback.

The MacBook also embraces 802.11ac Wi-Fi for fast wireless Internet access. It also has Bluetooth 4.0 technology, which allows you to connect wirelessly to supported peripherals and accessories.

This Mac comes preloaded with macOS. Updates can be downloaded for free via the Mac App Store. Please check Apple's website for upgrade eligibility.

Design
12" LED-Backlit IPS Retina Display
The 12" Retina display on the MacBook doesn't just have a high resolution, but it's also paper thin. In fact, it is just 0.03" (0.88mm). A specially developed automated manufacturing process forms the edge-to-edge glass that's only 0.02" (0.5mm) thick. And Apple reduced the space between display components for a tighter, more integrated design. The Retina display has a 2304 x 1440 native resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It also has 178° viewing angles, thanks to its IPS panel.

To deliver the Macbook's Retina experience, Apple redesigned the pixels to create a larger aperture, allowing more light to pass through. This enabled them to use LED backlighting that's 30 percent more energy efficient than the Retina display on previous models while still achieving the same level of brightness.
Force Touch Trackpad
The Force Touch trackpad may look like other trackpads on the surface, but it's what is underneath that makes it distinct. Force sensors detect how much pressure you're applying, and the Taptic Engine provides a click sensation when you press anywhere on the surface. Now, the click that once was a single, mechanical function is just the start of what you can do with Force Touch. The sensory capabilities of the Force Touch trackpad allow you to tell your MacBook what you want it to do based on subtle differences in the amount of pressure you apply. This makes it possible to perform a variety of different actions in different apps, all on the same surface. And it can respond with haptic feedback you can actually feel, making your MacBook more usable and personal.

Traditional trackpads use a "diving board" mechanism, which requires room underneath for the downward motion of a click and makes it harder to click the part of the surface closest to the keyboard. With the Force Touch trackpad, force sensors detect your click anywhere on the surface and move the trackpad laterally toward you, although the feel is the same familiar downward motion you're accustomed to in a trackpad. The Taptic Engine also provides haptic feedback, so instead of just seeing what's happening on the screen, you can feel it, too. The trackpad sends a tangible response to your fingertip when you perform certain tasks, like aligning annotations on a PDF.

In addition to the intuitive Multi-Touch gestures you may be familiar with – like scrolling, swiping, pinching, and rotating – Force Touch brings an added dimension to the Mac experience. The sensitivity is customizable, allowing you to adjust how much pressure is needed to register a click. And the trackpad can even tell whether you're clicking with your thumb or another finger and automatically adjusts the sensitivity level.
Redesigned Keyboard
Traditional keyboards use a scissor mechanism, which tends to wobble around the edges. This creates a lack of precision when you strike anywhere except the center of the key. Apple needed to reduce key wobbling for a keyboard this thin; otherwise, striking a key off-center could result in the keycap hitting bottom before a keystroke registers. So Apple designed a butterfly mechanism, which is wider than the scissor mechanism and has a single assembly made from a stiffer material – allowing for a more stable, responsive key that takes up less vertical space.

The redesigned keys on the MacBook feature a larger surface area, a thinner construction, and a deeper curvature, creating a more defined space for your fingertip to naturally find and press the keys. These refinements may be subtle, but the feel is distinct and intuitive. Combined with the butterfly mechanism, this innovative design allows for much greater control when typing.

Since the keyboard is thin, Apple had to address how to backlight the keys in a way that took up less space while delivering an even cleaner and more refined look and feel. To do that, Apple removed the row of LEDs and the light guide panel that distributed light throughout the keyboard and instead placed an individual LED under each key. These LEDs are calibrated for uniform brightness, so every key and character looks clear and sharp with minimal light around the keycap. All while being engineered for as much energy efficiency as possible.
Performance
Dual-Core 7th Gen Kaby Lake Intel Core m3 Performance
The 7th Gen Kaby Lake Intel Core m3 processor with 14nm process technology provides fast dual-core performance. The dual cores can run at a stock speed of 1.2 GHz and can boost up to 3.0 GHz as needed, thanks to Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 technology. With a 4MB L3 cache and 8GB of onboard 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM, the MacBook provides fast and energy efficient performance.
USB 3.0 Type-C
To create a notebook as thin and light as the MacBook, Apple had to strive for efficiency in every detail, right down to how it connects to peripherals and power. So Apple contributed to a growing universal connectivity standard that combines the essential functions you need every day in one dynamic port. The USB Type-C port offers charging, quick USB 3.0 data transfer for connecting to external devices and peripherals, and video output that supports HDMI, VGA, and Mini DisplayPort connections. All in a small, reversible design that's one-third the size of a USB Type-A port.
Fast Flash Storage
Part of what makes MacBook so responsive is that it's designed entirely around flash storage. Not only does this make the MacBook much lighter and more portable than traditional notebooks, it also provides faster access to data. The flash storage is up to 9 times faster than a traditional 5400 rpm notebook hard drive.
Fast Memory
The MacBook features of 8GB onboard 1866 MHz LPDDR3 RAM. Combine that with powerful processors and faster flash storage and you get a notebook that can run more memory-intensive applications at the same time – without compromising performance.
802.11ac Wi-Fi: Three Times Faster
With an emphasis on mobile, the MacBook is equipped with 802.11ac Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology. With AirPlay and Apple TV, you can wirelessly play video, show off photos, and enjoy music from your MacBook on your widescreen TV. And when your MacBook connects to an 802.11ac Wi‑Fi base station, such as AirPort Extreme or AirPort Time Capsule, your wireless performance is up to three times faster.
Operating System & Built-in Apps
Built-in Apps
The MacBook also comes with several built-in apps. You'll be able to take full advantage of iPhoto, iMovie, GarageBand, Maps, iBooks, Safari, Mail, FaceTime, Messages, Calendar, Contacts, Time Machine, Photo Booth, Mac App Store, iTunes, Game Center, Preview, Notes, and Reminders. Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are also free, but you'll have to download them from the Mac App Store. You'll need an Apple ID as well.
The Mac Experience
Environmentally Friendly Design
Apple worked to create a computer that is energy efficient, free of many toxins, and highly recyclable. Because Apple designs both hardware and software, the MacBook is able to use a highly efficient power supply that reduces wasted power. The computer is free of mercury and arsenic, and its internal components are free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame retardants (BFRs). When the computer reaches the end of its long life, you can rest assured that it can be recycled. It is constructed from materials that are highly desirable to recyclers. The MacBook has been awarded EPEAT Gold status for responsible manufacture, energy efficiency, and recyclability.
Tech Support
Have a problem with your Mac? Get support and advice at the Genius Bar, located at every Apple Retail Store. Apple also provides online tutorials, troubleshooting forums, and 90 days of phone support for users who aren't able to make it to an Apple store.
Optional AppleCare
Apple provides 90 days of free phone support and a 1-year limited hardware warranty on the computer. You can opt to add an AppleCare Protection Plan, at additional cost, which covers support and repairs for 3 years from the date of purchase. AppleCare can be purchased at any time within the first year of ownership of the computer.

Apple MacBook 12" Mid 2017Specs

Key Specs
Operating System
macOS
Installed RAM
8 GB
GPU
Intel HD Graphics 615
Display Size
12"
Native Resolution
2304 x 1440
Total Installed Storage
256 GB
USB-C
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Supports DisplayPort/HDMI/VGA)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz)
Weight
2 lb / 0.9 kg
Performance
CPU
1.2 GHz Intel Core m3 Dual-Core
Maximum Boost Speed
3.0 GHz
Installed RAM
8 GB
Memory Slots
No
Graphics Type
Integrated
GPU
Intel HD Graphics 615
Display
Panel Type
IPS
Display Size
12"
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Native Resolution
2304 x 1440
Touchscreen
No
Finish
Glossy
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Adaptive-Sync Technology
No
Storage and Expansion
Total Installed Storage
256 GB
Optical Drive
No
Inputs / Outputs
USB-C
1 x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Supports DisplayPort/HDMI/VGA)
Audio I/O
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
Built-In Speakers
2
Built-In Microphones
2
Media Card Slots
No
Communications
Ethernet
No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz)
Bluetooth
4.2
GPS
No
NFC
No
Webcam
User-Facing: 480p
Battery
Battery Chemistry
Lithium-Ion Polymer (LiPo)
Keyboard & Mouse
Keyboard
78-Key Notebook Keyboard with Backlight
Pointing Device
Force Touch Trackpad
General
Power Supply
29 W with
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Dimensions
11 x 0.5 x 7.7" / 27.9 x 1.3 x 19.6 cm
Weight
2 lb / 0.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.365 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.1 x 8.7 x 2.1"

Apple MacBook 12" Mid 2017 Reviews

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When is the production date of the machine?

When is the production date of the machine?
Asked by: li
I bought mine in March 2019. On the box it says "Rec Date: 12/07/18." I'm thinking that's the date it was either produced or the date it was received in the US.
Answered by: Steven
Date published: 2019-05-17

Warranty on Apple 2017 MacBook??

Warranty on Apple 2017 MacBook??
Asked by: Dennis
Included with the Mac is a 1-year Apple warranty.
Answered by: Geoffrey
Date published: 2019-05-02

Do the keys get stuck like on earlier versions?

Do the keys get stuck like on earlier versions?
Asked by: paul
Apple has confirmed that a small percentage of customers have experienced an issue with the keyboard in the MacBook Mid 2017 models (as well as other models). The latest Apple computers in the 2018 line, don't have this issue. This model may or may not have this experience. In the rare case it does, B&H will honor an exchange with the same identical model within the 30 day return policy. After the 30 day policy, Apple has a Keyboard Service Program that this computer is eligible in the unlikely event this occurs.
Answered by: Joseph
Date published: 2019-05-01

Can someone tell me if these were manufactured ...

Can someone tell me if these were manufactured during 2018? Even the older gold had units constructed during the 2018 calendar year. Just do not want to purchase a new laptop with a two year old battery. Manufacture date can be determined by serial number.
Asked by: Martin
according to this website: http://www.chipmunk.nl/cgi-fast/applemodel.cgi My MacBook gold with i5, 512 GB SSD was manufactured on the 38th week of 2018. I purchased my on February 28, 2019. Btw, somehow BandH was running a deal, for $999 for the i5, 512 SSD. Looks like the deal was on 3/13 as well: https://www.macrumors.com/2019/03/13/deals-spotlight-12-inch-macbook-512gb
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-03-22

Is this a refurbished product, or brand new?

Is this a refurbished product, or brand new?
Asked by: Mary
Brand new!
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-03-21

Can you get Apple Care with purchase?

Can you get Apple Care with purchase?
Asked by: Brian
Of course
Answered by: Anonymous
Date published: 2019-03-14

question

how do I transfer my pictures or my data in my new laptop i have hp Intel core i5?
Asked by: florie f.
The best way would be to get an external hard drive that is compatible with both PC and Mac and add the photos and files to it and than transfer to the new computer.
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2019-05-14

Dose this computer have a video and picture ...

Dose this computer have a video and picture editing program
Asked by: Luis
Very, basic photo and video editing can be done in Photos and iMovie (included ).
Answered by: Moe
Date published: 2019-04-04
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