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

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I expected mediocre quality, but it was a pleasant surprise.

A detour from the main topic, for the benefit of those who are confused. I purchased a brand new MacBook Pro in 2022, and I've been using it for the past 6.5 years! I devoted each and every working day of those many years to working solely on it. I just recently sold it for almost the same amount of money that I paid for it, and it was in excellent shape; it was practically brand new. It had an Intel i5 processor, 16 gigabytes of random access memory (RAM), 256 gigabytes of solid state drives (SSD), and a one terabyte hard disk drive. This is where the MacBook's true magic lies. Personally, I am employed in the sector of web development. The most important factor in upgrading to a new Macbook is finishing the move to retina at work (at this point, everything on the web should already be done in hidpi). Even though it had a 4K connection, the aging laptop's built-in Intel video card was insufficient for the task. Some individuals have odd reactions to MacBooks and perceive them to be nothing but a show of off. When I was trying to sell an old laptop, I noticed this and became interested. I never gave it any attention beyond its utility as a tool in my line of work. It may result in frustration if an unreasonable wow effect develops, or it may result in skepticism if the opposite occurs. If it didn't have the Apple logo on it, I would definitely buy it and put it to good use. It's just a solid piece of iron to work with. If you are a poor sales manager who wants to appear more capable than you actually are, please do not take a Macbook. Instead, put the money you would have spent on it into training. The only question that remains is whether or not the value of your labor would justify the purchase of a high-quality instrument for the task at hand.

Pros
  • - macOS. There is currently no more effective method of labor, notwithstanding the volatility that has been introduced in subsequent versions. This is the primary reason why I do not believe there is a suitable replacement for poppies. - Excellent screen with retina display - Outstanding sound quality and a welcome extra - Design - The touchpad is the best available, and there are no analogues available. Despite all of its flaws, the keyboard is still a serviceable piece of equipment. - Charging via USB-C is convenient, and the rate at which a phone can charge is sufficient to keep a laptop from needing to be propped up while use or let to charge slowly in a slide. - Outstanding autonomy - Silent operation, in spite of the fact that there is one fan, it does not turn on the majority of the time.
Cons
  • Due to the fact that there are just USB-C connections available, there are a lot of issues with adapters. Because the case is so susceptible to damage, I never wear it without first placing it in another case that is kept in my bag. The unreliability of the connection to the external display is one of the most significant issues for me. I tried several Chinese adapters that claimed to support HDMI 4K at 60 Hz, but they all turned out to be a scam. The genuine Apple adapter only supports 4K at 30 Hz. I decided to go with a USB-C (Thunderbolt) cable that connects to DisplayPort; nonetheless, there are still times when it recognizes the monitor erroneously, times when the retina modes disappear (leaving only 2: 1), and times when the refresh rate decreases to 30Hz. In general, difficult situations. I endured a lot of pain with their assistance for a very long time, but it was all for nothing. I now connect all of my external devices using bluetooth; at first, it was an inconvenience, but now I even find it funny. Came to work but could only stick a monique because everything else had been chopped off. - Typing in Klava produces a lot of noise, the user interface is not particularly convenient, and you will need some time to get used to it. They demonstrated to me at the store that the keys on the screen do not have imprints, and that this is something that only occurs when you press on the cover, etc. Nifiga, imprinted. In general, the screen can become pretty dirty very quickly. The iron is of poor quality considering the price. The speed of macOS more than makes up for this drawback. But although in the past people took Windows to be installed, I don't see any reason to do so anymore. - There is no longer a magnetic charging option available (magsafe), however an adaptor is included. The only joint is that it does not hang on very securely and that it bounces constantly. - The charging cable was quickly ordered new one, the quality of apple cables is well-known to everyone, and the original becomes dirty almost immediately.