Pros
- Excellent working laptop, no freezes, no crashes, with a good screen and a very comfortable trackpad.
Cons
- Exceeded all expectations.
Apple MacBook 13 Inch 2 3GHz 256GB Review
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4.1
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Description of Apple MacBook 13 Inch 2 3GHz 256GB
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Pros
- The display is excellent.
Cons
- The computer has been around for little over a year. 1) Carl, a computer that cost $90k a year and a half ago, had a screen that wavered when it was just on the table. 2) From the moment the computer was purchased, shaking it left to right caused something within to twitch (perhaps a loop, a common issue with the first series). Karl In general, this is my final Apple device; I'm awaiting SC's decision.
Pros
- Easy
Cons
- Exceptionally sluggish Incapable of working in many editing applications Inconvenient interface When it comes to browsers, installing a plugin of any kind requires a significant amount of fiddling about.
Pros
- - The screen is fantastic in every way, including color reproduction and brightness. - Monolithic body (pleasant usage experiences; you can actually feel it!) - Touchpad (I almost ever use a mouse because a touchpad is so much more practical). - Sound, which is surprisingly good. - Makotos (takes some time to get used to it, but uuuh) - High-speed SSD (rather opt for 512 than 256! - Battery (thanks to Mako's magic, the laptop lasts a very long period).
Cons
- - The butterfly keyboard's dependability (see the comment below) - Lack of possibility to update SSD or RAM (8 GB is insufficient in 2022, and I would really like this). - Few ports (fixed by buying an expander; Baseus / Ugreen has the best prices on Ali).
Pros
- LCD, Apple, Mac OS, Speakers, and Thin, Light Comfort
Cons
- My legs burn from working, I should probably get some exercise, and when it gets warm, I go trolling. I don't sure if this is typical for new firmware, but it's evident that one cooler isn't enough. Sure, you can adjust the fan speed when it starts to sound like a vacuum, but after the Macbook Air 2022, this is clearly a relic.
Pros
- 1) Screen. Wah-wah-wah-wah. He is perfect. 2) Keyboard (this is both a plus and a minus at the same time). It is very comfortable and really pleasant to use. 3) Working time. I was pleasantly surprised, not an Olympic record, of course, but it holds for a long time! 4) The apple ecosystem! Consider me an apple slave, and a review bought, but eprst. This is the best thing that was invented by mankind))))))) Very, very convenient! The main feature is synchronization. Few manufacturers have it now, but no one has it in the same quantitative and qualitative performance! It can take a long time, you have to try it. And it's better not to try it))) Otherwise, all electronic products in your house will soon have an apple on the back :)))))))))) 5) Trackpad. Piece of art! No mouse needed 6) I liked how external speakers play. You can’t throw a party with a lot of people, but for a movie for two it will be with your head! 7) It is small, light. I carry it calmly in a backpack, I almost don’t feel the weight (guy, skinny, 65 kg, 180 cm :))))). In public transport, however, I never managed to work with him. On the iPad 9.7 it's easy, but on this machine it's a bit complicated. 8) Powerful enough. I have a minimal salary, I work on a regular Sierra. If it’s really, really, really hard to load, then yes, sometimes it thinks, because 8 gigs of RAM, well, don’t make me laugh. But the rest is more than comfortable work.
Cons
- 1) Keyboard. Sometimes, because of a small mote, the keys stuck. It was treated with an ordinary vacuum cleaner ; ))) However, I know of cases when this, unfortunately, was not enough: people tried to open the keyboard buttons with various tweezers and needles with their own hands. Some worked, while others broke the buttons. And getting them separately is another task, as it turned out. 2) There are no games. Dot. (On the other hand, the audience for these computers is designers, and people who need constant compactness, for constant trips, for work moments. For example, I constantly print lectures on this machine, photoshop, program - all this now does not tie me to one geolocation. There are no dreams about games for a long time). Need games - any other computer on windows! 3) Build quality (again, plus / minus. Whoever is lucky, and who evaluates this item. It seems to be very high quality, and one might say perfect, but the hinge (or the devil knows what, I didn’t understand) when you yearn for a laptop in one hand, begins to backlash. As if a trifle, and does not affect anything, and most likely an ordinary person will not notice this, and most of them will not have this in their macbook, but still. calling a laptop ideal because of such small jambs does not turn the tongue . 4) Price. But I'm 2022. How can I not say this . Again, a subjective parameter.
Pros
- This laptop has everything I need and what I have been looking for in other laptops for quite some time: a glossy screen (for me this is a plus), keyboard backlighting, suitability for working not in Windows (in this case Macos). The laptop is quiet, I heard the cooler only once. Build quality at the highest level
Cons
- 1. weight - it seems to me that it is too big. I really expected that in the ated poppy it would be at the level of a kilogram, but it did not work out. For me, a man, this is not a very important moment, but for my mother, for example, a laptop is already heavy to wear 2. You can’t really set up Linux on a laptop to this day - on the github it is still indicated that the sleep / wake up mode of the laptop does not work, the sound does not work (with the exception of usb-connected speakers. Many people do not need Linux, but for me it is, on the contrary, a priority and in work and in life, an operating system. In general, also a minus 3. in Makosi itself, it is not easy to set up fonts for a person who does not see well - even if the scale is set to maximum in the system settings - all the same, people with -7/8 note that the fonts are too small. Therefore, before buying, be sure to make sure that the fonts of the system will satisfy you in terms of maximum scale. 4. already noted in other reviews that the buttons click too loudly - this is really so - like a light drum roll. That is, if someone is sleeping in your room or you want to work on a train / plane at night, I think you will be asked to curtail your activities 5. A VERY inconvenient charger with its type-c plug - it literally has to be torn out of the poppy - it sits very tightly in the connector. To take it out, you need to take the laptop in your hand and pull the plug with the fingers of the other hand. Magsafe is very sorry that they removed it
Pros
- Display, outward manifestation
Cons
- - A battery life that can last for several hours even when playing videos or completing complicated tasks - Sticky keys Mac OS is not quite as flawless as bloggers and other people make it out to be in their reviews. The experience of using Ubuntu was far more pleasurable, although I still adore Windows. - Occurrences of periodic abnormalities on the screen, including waves and the loss of the image - A creaking and crunching sound coming from the body - Excessive internal warmth Only two USB Type-C ports are available. I cannot remember a single day in which I did not lament the absence of USB and HDMI ports.
Pros
- - A screen that is perfect; — Dimensions that are convenient, such as weight and size; - A touchpad and keyboard that are convenient; - Performance that is satisfactory; and innovative software that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
Cons
- — The Cost of the Keyboard (yep, this was a consideration in the pros) - Uppercase letters (the preceding rule is only applicable to the Space Gray version)
Pros
- Uncompromised display and independence, the convenience and consistency of Mac OS, the consideration of attaching accessories, the low weight, and a nice keyboard
Cons
- You can't really play games (even the ones that the machine pulls are uncomfortable to play since it produces noise and heats up), there is a limited number of USB ports, there is no NTFS support in the system by default, and there is a small number of USB ports. Also, the performance declines as expected when an external UHD monitor is connected. A video signal will not be transmitted using the wire that is included in the package. Both the screen and the body can pick up dirt quite easily. The keyboard demands constant attention as well as maintenance on a regular basis.
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.
Pros
- - An intuitive interface (including the trackpad and operating system) Although, at first glance, there does not appear to be a great deal of difference between the screen and the retina of yesteryear. - Performance (for more on this, see below) - Conveniently petite in both dimensions - The overall construction and the materials used - Design - Keyboard
Cons
- - Keyboard. In my opinion, the most comfortable in the entire history of Macbooks, but at the same time, it has a very high propensity for sticking, and this is an officially accepted fact.
Pros
- 1. Display 2. Construction Quality 3. Weight 4. Sound from the Speakers 5. Design
Cons
- 1. Power (albeit with the Pro prefix, but it doesn't smell like that at all, I'll give you an example of what I mean: After around three to four minutes of running Final Cut or You Tube in 4K, the pipe began to make noise and become warm; yet, it did not slow down throughout either of these processes. 2. Menu: For those who have never used Mac OS before, the menu system may take some getting accustomed to at first. Especially trackpad gestures. 3. I became a bit "defective," and here's how I'll explain it: I involuntarily heard a creak and a second crackling coming from the left speaker at random intervals. After that, a period of three months passed. It turned out that a grain of sand got into the computer, which is why one letter on the keyboard was stuck; I had already planned to go fix it, but it turned out that a grain of sand got in there instead (it wasn't bread or anything like that; I don't eat at the computer!).
Pros
- An operating system that, despite being kotsana, is not even remotely similar to Unix. In addition, when you purchase this laptop, you are essentially purchasing a "ready-made" product. The installation of the ates will proceed normally, and you won't even be aware that additional drivers are required because it won't fail. A modern person who is not well-versed in computers, unfortunately, does not have a typical choice: something on Windows that requires no finishing, or already a "ready" thing, where everything works and there are no viruses. It was discovered that Mac OS X, which is known to be a derivative of Free BSD, possesses an SSH server, and even SCP is functional on it. You have the option of installing SSHFS if you so choose. Cool . Almost Linux)))) And of course, you can't help but sing Apple's praises when you consider the company's ability to create items that are aesthetically pleasing. Even when compared to the 7th version, the Windows 10 operating system has taken on a more square and black appearance. In addition to that, there is an explosion of color and animation (although dumb animation, but nevertheless). Everything is incredibly lucid and sophisticated.
Cons
- If we ignore all of the groans that have been made because "this is Apple," then we are left with a laptop that is, at best, quite average. Although he has a good-looking face, his overall abilities are unremarkable. 1. Solid case? Now, for this price, there are other manufacturers that provide cases that are even better, lighter, and thinner. You are unable to open the laptop even to an angle of 180 degrees due to the hinges. Check out the several casings that the same HP offers for its high-end laptops. 2. Good screen? A screen of this type is now available for purchase in the middle price range, while high-end laptops produced by other companies already have 4K resolution, touchscreens, and SuperAmoled displays. But what are your thoughts about that? Simply an excellent IPS matrix that has a resolution that is higher than FullHD; if you use such a resolution as a search criterion in Market, then more than 150 different models will be displayed. 3. What is the battery life? The best laptops from the same brand, such as Lenovo, HP, etc., are available at 15:30. In the meantime, they put their laptops through tests using Windows, which, in contrast to other operating systems, is continually engaged in some kind of activity in the background. Tests can and will indicate good advantages in terms of autonomy, but when it comes to actual labor, everything will be muddled up because of the method of use. Whatever the situation may be, the fact that we have access to this operating system enables us to accomplish a great deal more. 4. A keyboard is not included with this particular laptop. If we use a scale from one to ten to measure the comfort of the keyboard, then the Lenovo ThinkPad will have a score between nine and ten, depending on the model, whereas the MacBookPro will have a score of one. Yes, yes! This keyboard is the very worst one I have ever used in my entire life. The comfort level on the Xiaomi 12-inch keyboard is far higher. If you type a lot, and particularly if you know how to enter text while you are blindfolded, then your hands are going to fall off of this laptop. Travel essential? A millimeter, maybe even less. When you press some kind of terrible "klotsk", like a piezo lighter. The quality of the keyboard is quite vital for something of this nature, as I am a touch typist who can type quickly. This misinterpretation cannot be referred to as a keyboard in the same breath as the keyboard seen on ThinkPads. And this is a laptop that has the prefix "Pro" attached to its name. A shame.
Pros
- Excellent screen, high-quality assembly, remarkable sound, and complete independence.
Cons
- Keyboard. I was the one who caused the problem, although I did contact the service center three times. Under load it gets pretty hot. The fact that I had to go to the service center five different times (keyboard, SSD, charging) was really annoying to me.
