Review on Apple MacBook 13 Inch 2 3GHz 256GB by Wiktor Wasilewski ᠌

Name: Apple MacBook 13 Inch 2 3GHz 256GB
Item: Apple MacBook 13 Inch 2 3GHz 256GB
Rating: 3

May 29, 2023

I thought it would be better, but overall not bad.

Why is the laptop, which costs more than $80,000, so unreliable, is my primary complaint about it.
I am careful with my laptop; I don't toss it, I don't press it, and I don't put anything on it; yet, the display of the keyboard has abrasions. The keyboard itself is unreliable, or more specifically, the mechanism that controls the keys.
And the second issue is the connectors; I understand that Apple is working toward a wireless future, but it's too early for that; there is too much equipment that uses USB, and this is not a typewriter; it's a professional instrument! Does anything significant lie within the prefix Pro? Consequently, in order to easily connect a microphone, mixer, hard drive, or any other component, you will want adapters, which will require additional space in the workspace as well as additional cargo in the bag.

In conclusion, I would argue that in comparison to the model of 2022, the MacBook has evolved into a pricey and fashionable toy. Although there were issues with the anti-glare coating on that model, the ports were standard, there were no problems with the keyboard, and, in my opinion, the cooling system was more effective. Now Apple has taken a turn in an entirely unsuitable direction by selling the Macbook Air in its most fundamental configuration for a price of ninety thousand dollars. You can obtain a Windows machine that is significantly more dependable and productive for this amount of money, without having to overpay for a glitzy apple logo on the lid. Make a decision on which aspect is more essential to you: dependability or style.

Pros

Reproduction of colors, pixel density, and contrast on the display. The sound is fantastic, really loud and clear - Cirrus Logic, everything about macOS, and the ecosystem - linked with the iPhone is pretty convenient, the programs are, in many respects, superior to those available on Windows, and the system is friendlier; you won't want to go back to Windows after using macOS. Because of the enormous size of the touchpad and the fact that it eliminates the requirement for a separate mouse, If you don't use Chrome, you should have no problem with the battery life. Weight: The laptop is quite light for its size, although the heat sink suffers as a result of its small size. We will discuss this further down the page.

Cons

Glass presented for viewing The metal on the edges where the hands lie starts to "jump" when this happens. Adapters create interference with WiFi. Feels fragile Cannot be improved, and poor maintainability; has SSD reached the end of its life? Because Apple utilizes its proprietary drive format, you cannot simply purchase a new one; therefore, you should be prepared to spend between 20,000 and 30,000 dollars on a replacement. You are also unable to add any additional RAM. Price Due to a lack of ports, you should get ready to purchase adapters. Heat - the case is thin, so you should be prepared for the constant hissing of cooling when performing tasks that are above the browser's capabilities and viewing movies. For instance, using Chrome with a conference call while also sharing the screen already generates enough heat to trigger the activation of the cooling mechanism. You have to sacrifice cooling in order to get a more compact form factor, therefore it is essential that you determine which aspect of a laptop, its attractive appearance or its dependability, is more important to you. Cannot use macOS since the RAM is continually full. At the moment, there is a total of 120GB accessible, and 41GB of that is taken up by the System partition. Have to drop. Either go for a device that has greater internal memory or make advantage of an external storage option. Everything is made abundantly evident in this regard thanks to the addition of macOS Catalina, which forbids the usage of 32-bit apps. Rolling back to the Mojave region. Butterfly keyboard. At first, I didn't complain, I liked everything, a lovely keystroke, and it's much more convenient to type than on older keyboards. However, suddenly, at one fine time, the key "flew off" down - it doesn't squeeze. I haven't been able to use it since. Even though I don't eat in front of the computer, something may have gotten in there, or the mechanism itself may have broken. As a result of the pandemic, unfortunately, all services are currently suspended. If my topcase does not qualify for the keyboard replacement program, which is valid for four years after the date of purchase, then the cost of repairs will be twenty-five thousand dollars. This is due to the fact that the complete topcase is replaced when the keyboard is replaced.