It’s not a flawless solution, as you’ll see from my upcoming full review of the display, but it features some definite advantages.Īpple’s vision for a one-cable-solution is not yet perfected - the company’s own displays lack the necessary USB-C ports - but you can definitely see where Apple is aiming. Once all of the pieces fall into place, the single cable strategy will work a lot better than it does now. This means that you can easily use a compatible external display as a docking station by means of a single USB-C cable. Not only will a single cable provide the bandwidth to drive an external display, but it will also charge the MacBook and allow it to interface with devices connected to the display’s ports. While it’s true that the MacBook can only do 4K resolution at 30Hz, having the ability to connect it to a USB-C-enabled display like LG’s 27UD88-W 4K monitor is a nice option. With the 12″ MacBook, there are no fans, so you don’t have to worry about this machine making noise. Its fans often sounded like a jet engine, eagerly firing up at the slightest hint of stress.

Sadly, my MacBook Pro with Retina display rarely afforded me such an environment. No fan noiseĪs someone who records voiceovers and podcasts, having a quiet recording environment can be crucial. Here are 10 reasons why you should consider going with a MacBook if you’re in the market for something powerful, yet portable. 24 hours later, I’m convinced that this is the best laptop for me, and a much better portable workhorse than something like a 12.9″ iPad Pro. Yesterday, I bought a 12″ MacBook, and after playing with it for 10 minutes, I immediately knew that I made the right decision.

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