Any Apple technology in the minds of consumers is associated exclusively with style and prestige. Despite their price, almost all products of this company are always popular around the world. Sometimes there are exceptions, like the iPhone 5C, which didn't take off.Today we look at the latest MacBook Air with a screen diagonal of 13 inches 2015.

I will consider it from the zero coordinate, so to speak, from clean slate. Although there are already enough reviews on the Internet about how difficult it was to switch from Windows to a Mac, I will try to move away from this approach and will consider the entire experience from the perspective of the ratio of the cost of the device to the pleasure of using it. Let's get started.

We open the box and find a metal cutting board wrapped in several layers of transparent film.

Like all products from the apple company, when you remove the film you can immediately smell the smell of a new device, which disappears in a few days. However, you can catch it later if you sniff the USB ports or audio output. I don’t know why to do this, but this is for your information.

Apple was a little greedy with connectors. On the right there is a Thunderbolt 2 port, followed by a USB port and a card reader with support for reading SDXC cards.

On the left is the Magsafe charging input, followed by a USB port and audio output, and there are two tiny microphone holes. And that’s it, no HDMI and a couple more USBs for you. On the other hand, they take the device for the wrong reason.

The laptop really seems impossibly thin, but this is just an optical illusion: only the edges are thin and their thickness increases closer to the center of the case. Roughly the same principle was used in the iMac.

The body of our hero is made of aluminum, which undoubtedly adds both weight and strength to it. But not everything is so rosy, since it is quite easy to get dents on the corners. For example, if you are trying to get through the closing doors of a subway car while running, or if you hit a bag of poppy seeds on the door frame.

The case is not always able to successfully resist scratches. During the first couple of months without a case, you will definitely grab a couple of nicks on the case. The first of them will most likely appear on both sides of the touchpad. The culprits of these scratches are the metal parts of the watch strap or fitness bracelet.

One of my friends, having learned that I use a MacBook, thoughtfully said: “The main thing is not to spill a smoothie on it during a coworking space, otherwise the repier will be very expensive.” Unfortunately, I had to Google the meaning of some words in this sentence.

Having experience working on different laptops, you get used to the generally universal movement of the buttons on the keyboard. But here you will have to get used to it again. In my opinion, the key travel is very soft and sometimes some characters are not printed because you don’t press the buttons hard enough. Luckily, you get used to it pretty quickly.

I would also like to highlight the touchpad.

Mouse movements are very smooth. You get used to the gestures so much that later on other computers a warm memory comes to mind when on a Mac they all worked quickly, correctly and the first time. Response time is very fast. That is, the touch pad is a pleasure to work with. Basically, after a while you get used to it so much that a simple mouse seems big and clumsy. No matter how absurd it may sound.

On the left is the 2015 MacBook Air 13, on the right is its 11-inch brother from 2012.

The screen is noticeably different from other laptops. He's acting here business card, according to which it can be safely used as a standard. Its viewing angles are no worse than those of smartphones, but if we look at the vertical angles, then when the lid is tilted forward as much as possible, some negativity already appears in the picture.

The display has a glossy finish, thanks to which we can make sure that no matter how much we wash our hands, they will still remain dirty. On the other hand, it copes well with direct sunlight, coupled with auto-brightness turned on.

MacBook Air 13" specifications (model MJVE2RU or A1466):

• Intel Core i5 processor with a frequency of 1.6 GHz (chip model I5-5250U, 2 cores, 3 MB cache)
• Turbo Boost processor speed up to 2.7 GHz
• RAM 4 GB LPDDR3 (low power), 1600 MHz
• graphics built-in Intel HD Graphics 6000, 1536 MB DDR3L SDRAM, allocated from free random access memory
• screen 13.3 inches, TFT, resolution 1440 x 900 pixels
• front camera FaceTime HD (720p)
• 128 GB SSD hard drive (PCIe slot)
• wireless interfaces Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.0 (with BLE support)
• connectors: 2 USB 3.0 ports, Thunderbolt 2 port, MagSafe 2 power connector, headphone jack (3.5 mm audio output, full EarPods support), SDXC card reader
• Li-Pol battery, 7333 mAh (54 Wh, operating time up to 12 hours with connected Wi-Fi)
• dimensions: 32.5 x 22.7 x 0.3 - 1.7 cm
• weight 1.35 kg

I need to make a small remark. Initially, the built-in Wi-Fi module supports operation in the 802.11 ac range, but due to restrictions of Russian legislation, it is artificially cut to 802.11 a/b/g/n. Want ac support? Buy a laptop abroad.

I won’t talk about the difficulty of switching from Windows to Macintosh, I will only say that the “Apple” operating system has many useful functions that “windows” lack. Although they can be installed on Windows, some falsehood will still be present. And the system works quite quickly and stably, considering its not the most powerful hardware.

There are no problems with the software, but if there is a need for something specific that is not in the official application store, you will have to pay. Well, or live on sites with hacked Mac applications.

I liked the iPhone integration. This is just a small taste of how convenient it is to use several Apple devices at once. Any notification will be displayed inside the interface. You add a calendar event, and it appears on your phone. It's a small thing, but it's convenient.

A few words about autonomy. The laptop has a 7333 mAh battery, which allows you to experience freedom from wires for about 12 hours, according to Apple. The most interesting thing is time battery life it may be longer if you reduce the screen brightness to minimum, turn off all wireless interfaces except Wi-Fi and turn off the keyboard backlight. Then he will be able to hold out for a couple of hours more, but at what cost. It won’t be very comfortable to work in this mode, but it will significantly extend the life of the Mac. In general, the promises of autonomy are true, at least in that the laptop can easily withstand a working day, starting with 100% battery charge.

On the left is an 11-inch MacBook Air 2012, and on the right is our hero

And now the main question: who needs it and why?

Well, firstly, to journalists and bloggers who are specifically engaged in writing. Typing on a MacBook is a pleasure. If you install a good office, it will work even faster than on Windows. Working through cloud systems, such as Google Docs, is also much more pleasant, while battery consumption is kept to a minimum. Well, there is no need to talk about the other advantages of the functionality, you just need to try it and a positive opinion will come by itself.

Who else would it suit? Designers and photographers who deal with graphic editors. There may not be enough power, but it will still be possible to effectively solve some relatively simple problems. The functionality of special Apple software can be the envy of any Windows. What can I say, the optimization of the software component to the hardware is almost ideal.

If you have any other ideas where our hero would fit in 100%, then go ahead in the comments.

As for those who like to play, I have bad news for you. At the very least, it will be possible to run non-productive games, but with some caution. It even launches the original Half Life seemingly immediately and quickly, but from the start of the game the processor begins to work with increased load, while connecting the cooler. In general, it begins to warm up noticeably, and judging by the sound of the cooler, the laptop is planning to take off.

And this, for a moment, is the situation with the game, which was released when this poppy was not in the design drawings!

The situation is worse with more productive games. Let's not go too far - we're talking about Half Life 2.

Then the cooler started blowing from the menu. During the game, it clearly could not cope with the load, which is why almost the entire body became very hot. Therefore, I only managed to play for about an hour, and then I simply began to fear for the further performance of the computer and turned it off out of sin. It's not worth a lot of money.

The maximum modification of our hero has an Intel Core i7 processor with a frequency of 2.2 GHz. I'm afraid that if you run a powerful game on it (for example, Metro 2033), then within 10 minutes the upper part of the case will turn into a hob suitable for preparing breakfast.

What is the essence of this problem? The simple fact is that the Air in particular is simply not designed for gaming. Well, at worst, not so productive. Browser or Flash (for old-school fans) is the maximum.

What would you like to say as a conclusion? The MacBook Air has a number of significant advantages, which form the basis of its competitiveness:

Firstly, these are its dimensions, thickness and in a general sense - appearance. It feels a little heavy to carry due to metal case. But here the use of metal is more than advisable. Otherwise it would bend like an iPhone 6.

Secondly, Mac OS, which, although inferior in functionality to Windows, is far ahead in terms of security, stability and speed. Well, she is simply more beautiful, in my subjective opinion.

But there are some downsides here too.

The first and most serious thing is its price. On the other hand, high prices apply to all Apple products, so why be surprised? But there is some reason for the high price.

For example, here’s how the Mercedes company positions itself: you don’t buy a car, you buy a lifestyle. Owning a Mercedes shows your financial status.

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It’s the same here. You pay that kind of money for everything to work comfortably and stably. You are buying a nice appearance, user-friendly operating system, and build quality. Here you are absolutely sure that this computer will not malfunction and will not show the “blue screen of death” for no reason. It is impossible here, while installing the application, and accidentally forgetting to uncheck the box, to install the Amigo browser and other garbage, which can only be gotten rid of by ritually burning the computer at midnight from February 31st to 32nd. There is no urgent need for an antivirus here.

It seems like I'm praising this computer too much and that I've suddenly become an Apple fan. Not at all. I got to know this product and its entire ecosystem and liked it. I'm sure this is the best computer for work. But for entertainment you should still use good old Windows.

In a couple of months, Apple will introduce a new generation of MacBook with updated hardware. Probably, the presentation of the new product will be reminiscent of the recent presentation of the iPhone SE, which did not leave a good aftertaste. After all, owners of the iPhone 5S can now put a case on it and tell everyone that it has an SE. However, I digress.

The second disadvantage I would call is the limitations of the system.

Let me give you a metaphor: Windows is plasticine. You can mold it into whatever you want. If you are already an adult and know how to work with your hands, then you will get a beautiful figure that will please you and stand firmly on the shelf. But if you give plasticine into the hands of a child who does not know how to sculpt, then all sorts of dirt (for example, viruses, malware) will get into the plasticine and you will end up with a shapeless heap of something incomprehensible, vaguely reminiscent of what you originally wanted, and on an unstable basis , due to which this pile will constantly fall off the shelf.

While the Mac is a brand new 3D printer. Even without knowing how to model beautifully, in the end you still get exactly what you wanted. It is enough to be able to download a CAD model from the Internet and load it into a printing program. The printing itself, in this case, takes place in a clean chamber, without dust and dirt.

The guy in the photo clearly likes him

In any case, whether to buy it or not is up to you to decide. If the choice falls on Mac, then there will definitely be no fear that you will do something wrong and everything will be covered with a copper basin. Plus, you'll look pretty cool sitting with him in some coffee shop. Of course, if this coffee shop is not located in Moscow (you won’t surprise anyone here with “Makom”).

The cost of the MacBook Air 13" of the 2015 model series (the last one at the moment) starts from 77,999 rubles for the version with i5 and 128 GB SSD drive. Of course, we are talking about official deliveries. You can also buy the gray version, but you won’t be able to save much - the purchase will cost 8 thousand less.

I must say that prices have now dropped slightly for a specific device, so you shouldn’t put off the purchase if you are already ready to purchase it.

Already on sale Price: RUB 77,999 or 92,990 rub.

Let's start with . What kind of bird is this and what is it intended for? Claimed to be an ultra-thin laptop, model Air It really amazes with its size and, accordingly, weight. With a thickness of only 1.7 cm (the minimum thickness is 0.3 cm) and a weight of just over a kilogram, the laptop leaves a pleasant sensation from just one tactile acquaintance. It is clear that holding a laptop in your hands is difficult to decide whether it is worth buying, so from somewhat mundane things you should move directly to the characteristics of the model Air.

MacBook Air Available in two formats: with 11 and 13-inch screen. 2014 models are equipped with a dual-core Core i5 processor clocked at 1.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM and integrated graphics Intel processor HD Graphics 5000. Also, due to the difference in SSD drives, the battery life of 11-inch and 13-inch laptops is different. The smaller model has 9 hours, the larger one 12.

As with all laptops Apple in the model Air There is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth necessary for connecting peripheral equipment. It should be warned that if the user needs an Ethernet connector or FireWire 800, he will either have to purchase them himself, because MacBook Air Built-in Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 ports. You won’t be able to increase the operating memory on your own, so it’s better to order a laptop from an official representative, having specified the specifications in advance. An SSD drive can be purchased from third-party developers, but if you change the configuration of your devices, Apple stops providing service support.

Based on the above, we can conclude that MacBook Air easily copes with ordinary user requests, be it working with office applications, surfing the Internet, viewing photo and video files and editing them. The laptop also has high speed of working with flash drives.

Well, a logical question that sums up everything written above: who falls into the target audience of users? MacBook Air? Dynamic people get there who, for a number of reasons, do not want to part with their device. If you need a universal replacement, then MacBook Air fits like nowhere else. For those who need the device as a tool for professional activity need to take a closer look at MacBook Pro .

MacBook Pro

Actually. Excluding the outdated model from the review, we will focus on MacBook Pro with display Retina. New generation of LCD displays Apple is characterized by such a high pixel density that the human eye is simply not able to determine whether the image consists of them. Laptops of this model are also available with displays of different sizes: 13 and 15 inches. Same as in the model Air they differ in characteristics, but to a greater extent.

The 13-inch models are equipped with the same dual-core Core i5 processor with a clock frequency of 2.4-2.6 GHz. The size of RAM is set to choose from 4 to 8 GB, and the SSD drive is from 128 to 512 GB. Both models have an Intel Iris Graphics processor.

15-inch models are available with a quad-core Core i7 processor clocked at 2.0-2.3 GHz, 8-16 GB of RAM and SSD drives ranging in size from 256 GB to 512 GB. In addition to the Intel Iris Graphics processor, there is also a discrete video card GeForce GT 750M. The question about ports was partially migrated from the model Air. In addition to USB Thunderbolt ports, the model also includes HDMI. But just like in the previously reviewed model, FireWire 800 and SuperDrive connectors. With component upgrades the story is the same as in Air- you can update, but Apple will not approve.

Judging by the characteristics, it can be assumed that the operating speed on model laptops is Pro directly depends on the physical qualities of the user. In terms of performance, this laptop can be put on par with some models. Considering another new generation of displays Retina, we can conclude that in the line of laptops Apple model Pro preferred in all categories.

MacBook Pro First of all, it will be useful in work, as it meets the highest requirements. In addition, it will also be in demand among simple “advanced” users due to the convenience and comfort provided by the functional characteristics.

Where MacBook Air and MacBook Pro were compared. If you've decided that an elegant MacBook Air is in your purchasing plans, now you need to decide Which Is the smaller 11-inch or larger 13-inch sibling better for the MacBook Air? In addition, what configuration of a particular model should you choose.

Comparison of MacBook Air models

The 11-inch MacBook Air is Apple's cheapest laptop, starting point, so to speak, with a price tag of $1,000 (well, minus the $1). For this money you will get a laptop equipped with an 11.6-inch display (diagonal) with 1366x768 pixels. It has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of flash memory. By paying an additional $200, you will receive a model with 256GB memory.

The basic 13-inch MacBook Air will cost you just $100 more. There are the same 4GB of RAM and 128GB of flash memory. The 13.3-inch display has 1440x900 pixels. Also, by paying an additional $200, you can increase the memory to 256 GB.

With the lid closed, the height of the MacBook Air -11 is just over a centimeter. The thinnest part is the front - 0.25 cm, rear end– height only 1.14 cm. Dimensions of MacBook Air -13 from 0.4 cm to 1.94 cm. Width of the 11-inch model 28.5 cm, 13-inch – 32.5 cm. Weight: 1 kg and 1, 3 kg, respectively.

Both laptops are equipped with stereo speakers and support 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. The keyboard of all models has a backlight, the illumination of which is automatically adjusted thanks to installed sensors. It's tempting that the keyboards on the 11-inch and 13-inch models are the same size. All have OS X 10.9 Mavericks and iWork’13, iLife’13 applications installed.

The standard MacBook Air ranges from $999 to $1,299 and is already comparable in price to the base 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display (and even $100 more expensive than the 13-inch MacBook Pro with regular display). If you spend $1,850 and order the maximum package, you will get the most sophisticated MacBook Air model.

Let's start comparing models

Maximum mobility or larger screen

How important is a difference of 2 inches?

The 11-inch MacBook Air is something of an ugly duckling at Apple, and is the only laptop available with a 16:9 aspect ratio. All other laptops have a 16:10 screen ratio.

This approach to design makes it, despite its tiny size, more cinematic. This is the form factor you'll see on flat-panel HD TVs. The same aspect ratios are used in movies. It turns out that you see more of the width of the picture than the height. The 11-inch MacBook Air is wider and shorter than its 13-inch brother.

The density of 135 pixels per inch is even higher than the 13-inch model (which has 128 pixels), but the difference is not huge.

Some users love the wide screen, others hate it, claiming that the screen is too narrow. This is a very subjective opinion, so my advice is to look at your work to see what is best for you.

The resolution of the 13-inch MacBook Air is 1440x900. For the same size, it has an even higher resolution than the MacBook Pro without a Retina display. The resolution is higher, but this Not Retina is a very important difference - not in any MacBook Air model No Retina display. This certainly lightens the load on MacBook Air batteries, making them surprisingly resilient. But the MacBook Air becomes less attractive to users who need better quality text and graphics.

Still, when talking about the Retina display, we must take into account that for many years we lived without it. And if you haven’t started using it, then for now you can do without it. The 13-inch MacBook Air displays a pretty decent picture on the screen.

Light weight or independent from a power outlet

How long can you use your MacBook Air without recharging?

Screen size isn't the only major difference between the 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air. Larger size case allows you to install a battery with a larger capacity. The models have 38 Wh and 54 Wh batteries, respectively.

Both MacBook Air models deliver outstanding battery life, thanks in part to the Haswell processor, which is more energy efficient than previous processors. Apple said the 11-inch MacBook Air can last up to 9 hours on a single charge, and the 13-inch MacBook Air can last up to 12 hours. So, if you spend all day away from power sources, the 13-inch model will be the best choice for you.

Slim design or third-party device connection

What can you attach to a MacBook Air?

Both the 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air have a 720p camera built into the center above the screen. They have a 1/8-inch headphone jack, two microphones (for better voice recording, or Skype or FaceTime conversations), two USB 3.0 ports (one on each side) and one Thunderbolt port (on the right side). Thunderbolt, regular, not Thunderbolt 2.

Connectivity external devices only differ one. The 13-inch MacBook Air has an SDXC card slot on the right side. If you already use or are planning to buy a digital camera that records to an SD card, and also intend to use the MacBook Air to edit photos and videos taken with such a camera, the 13-inch MacBook Air is a convenient choice.

More RAM

If necessary?

4 GB of RAM is standard across the entire MacBook Air line. This is quite enough to run Mavericks, for Internet applications and, in general, for all applications that require normal performance. Well, if you really use RAM intensively: you work with media editors, run many applications at the same time, etc., you should think about 8 GB of memory. It's worth considering buying a MacBook Air with this amount of RAM if you're thinking about the future. Apple releases its devices with a reserve for planned changes. So, for example, a 2010 MacBook Air with 2 GB already works quite slowly with Mavericks.

It is worth saying that you immediately must decide how much RAM you need. It is not possible to add volume by soldering additional memory to the motherboard.

More Flash Memory

If necessary?

This is probably the most difficult question when buying a MacBook Air. If you're moving from another machine, chances are you have apps and files that need to be transferred.

Compared to 512 GB on hard drives, which are Lately used in laptops, 128 GB of flash memory is quite meager space. Most likely, everything will have to be cut back sharply. Rarely used files can be archived and transferred to external drive, server or even cloud storage. It might also be a good idea to use iCloud.

Having decided how do you do all this you will use, consider options

The 256 GB configuration will add $200 to the price of the base model (we get $1,199 and $1,299, respectively). If this is not enough, then we add another $300 to the price received, and we get 512 GB for $1,499 and $1,599, respectively, for the 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air.

In any case, increasing flash memory is quite expensive. There are companies like Other World Computing that specialize in SSD drives for older model year MacBook Airs. Please note that they do not yet have SSD storage for the newest MacBook Air. This is due to the use of a new Haswell processor and a change in the entire flash drive operating system.

i7 processor

Is it necessary?

On paper, the MacBook Air looks sluggish compared to the MacBook Pro or some PC laptops. But this is a deceptive look. Flash storage makes a significant difference in operational efficiency. It also helps that the same company (Apple) makes the computer and develops the operating system that runs on that computer. operating system carefully optimized to get the most out of your processor.

The standard 1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor is optimized for MacBook Air. But if you're willing to shell out $150, you'll get a dual-core Intel Core i7 processor. Besides the 30 percent clock speed difference, there are other differences within the i7. It has an additional megabyte of cache memory - 4 MB instead of 3 MB on i5. The cache stores frequently used data. More cache means more data can be stored on the chip, which means the i7 is faster.

Turbo Boost acceleration technology for i5 and i7 automatically enables the fastest core operation. This Turbo mode practically doubles the frequency - from 2.6 GHz on the i5, to 3.3 GHz on the i7.

Both processors use integrated graphics—Intel 5000 HD Graphics—and the i7 processor handles graphics faster than the i5. If you want maximum performance, it's worth spending $150 on an i7 processor. But in principle, this is not at all necessary - a standard processor more which is enough for everyday use.

Who should buy the 11-inch MacBook Air

If weight and size are the main criteria for choosing a laptop, the 11-inch MacBook Air is your machine. It's slightly larger than the iPad Air (though more than twice as heavy), but it's a fully functional Mac that can do whatever you want. The 11-inch MacBook Air is a great computer for kids in schools and students who want a device that's lightweight and flexible.

There are a few compromises that you accept - a smaller (by about 20%) display and the lack of an SD card slot. If this is not important for use, then the lightweight, small 11-inch MacBook Air will be the ideal mobile laptop.

Who should buy the 13-inch MacBook Air

The 13-inch model in the basic configuration is $100 more expensive. But it has a larger screen, better battery life, and a slot for an SD card. Before the October update, the MacBook Pro was a near-perfect combination of lightness, performance and price. With the release of the MacBook Pro with Retina display and Apple's announcement of new pricing, a $200 difference separates the base 13-inch MacBook Air from the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display. But by spending that $200, you'll get a much faster processor, better graphics performance, much best screen, more RAM and storage (up to 16 GB RAM and 1 TB flash storage). With two Thunderbolt 2 ports and an HDMI port, your connectivity to external devices will greatly increase. The MacBook Pro with Retina display is about 200g heavier.

Bottom line: If you're not willing or able to pay for a MacBook Pro with Retina display, or if you want lighter weight, longer battery life and don't bother comparing the two machines, the MacBook Air is an amazing, lightweight laptop.

By the way, you can look at the review of the MacBook Air-13 made directly by the buyer.

Haven't made your choice yet? Please visit Apple's pages and dedicated forums. It's even better if you leave your comments right here. One thing's for sure: thanks to brilliant engineers, Apple has created an incredibly airy computer that you can use autonomously for a long time, making the MacBook Air a fantastic travel companion.

At the beginning/mid of 2017 the lineup Apple laptops are represented by six devices, and if the Cupertino team does not plan to reduce and replace individual products, it will soon become very difficult to navigate it. We will discuss below how this is most conveniently done in today’s realities.

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All current Apple laptops in 2018

General information:

The lightest and smallest Apple laptop, the main features of which are 4 colors and the presence of only one USB-C port (which is used for charging, as well as for connecting peripheral devices using adapters (sold separately)). The laptop is popular among women.

CPU:

Option 1. 1.1 GHz dual-core Intel Core m3 processor with Turbo Boost up to 2.2 GHz. Option 2. Dual-core Intel Core m5 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, Turbo Boost up to 2.7 GHz.
Option 3. Dual-core Intel Core m7 processor clocked at 1.3 GHz, Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz.

Color: Silver, Gold, Space Grey, Rose Gold.

8 GB.

SSD drive: 256 GB or 512 GB.

GPU: Intel HD Graphics 515.

Ports: One USB-C connector (including for charging) and a 3.5 mm headphone output.

Weight: 0.92 kg.

Price: from 102,990 rubles to 134,490 rubles depending on the configuration.

MacBook Air

General information:

The cheapest Apple laptop. Since 2016, only a 13-inch version with a “non-Retina” display has been produced. MacBook Air has the most best time battery life of all current Apple laptops.

The lid of the MacBook Air has a “glowing apple”, unlike all new Apple laptops.

CPU:

Option 1. 1.6 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.7 GHz). Option 2. 2.2 GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.2 GHz).

Color: Silver.

Amount of RAM: 8 GB.

SSD drive: 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB.

GPU: Intel HD Graphics 6000.

Ports: 1 Thunderbolt 2, 2 USB 2, 1 SDXC card slot, MagSafe 2 charging and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Weight: 1.35 kg.

Price: from 76,990 rubles to 115,490 rubles depending on the configuration.

MacBook Pro

General information:

Apple's most powerful laptop. The choice of professionals (programmers, designers, photographers, editors, etc.) The laptop is available in four models: two with a 13-inch, one with a 15-inch Retina display, released in 2016, and one 13-inch model, released in 2015.

Laptops released in 2016 feature improved wide trackpads and a new butterfly keyboard. The main innovations of the MacBook Pro 2016 are the Touch Bar (instead of the F1-F12 function keys) and the Touch ID fingerprint scanner. All of the above innovations are not available in other Apple laptops.

At the same time, the cheapest version of the 2016 MacBook Pro did not receive either a Touch Bar or Touch ID.

The 2015 Macbook Pro with a 13-inch Retina display is the only current firmware that has a “glowing apple” lid.

Besides, in new MacBooks The Pro lacks USB and HDMI ports.

What you need to know when buying a 2016 MacBook Pro:

Macbook Pro with 13-inch Retina display (2015)

CPU:

Option 1. 2.7 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz). Option 2 Option 3. Dual-core Intel Core i7 processor clocked at 3.1 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.4 GHz).

Color: Silver.

Amount of RAM: 8 GB.

SSD drive: 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB.

GPU: Intel Iris Graphics 6100.

Ports: 2 Thunderbolt 2 ports, 2 USB 2 ports, 1 HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 2 charging and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Weight: 1.5 kg.

Price: from 102,990 rubles to 193,990 rubles depending on the configuration.

Macbook Pro 13" Retina Display without Touch Bar and Touch ID (2016)

CPU:

Option 1. 2.0 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz).
Option 2. 2.4 GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.4 GHz).

Color:

Amount of RAM: 8 GB or 16 GB.

SSD drive: 128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB.

GPU: Intel Iris Graphics 540.

Ports: 2 Thunderbolt 3 ports (each port can be used for charging) and 3.5mm headphone output.

Weight: 1.37 kg.

Price: from 116,990 rubles to 193,990 rubles depending on the configuration.

Macbook Pro with 13-inch Retina display (2016)

CPU:

Option 1. Dual-core Intel Core i5 processor clocked at 2.9 GHz (Turbo Boost up to 3.3 GHz).
Option 2. 3.1 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.5 GHz).
Option 3. 3.3 GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz).

Color:"Space gray" or silver.

Amount of RAM: 8 GB or 16 GB.

SSD drive: 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB.

GPU: Intel Iris Graphics 550.

Ports:Four Thunderbolt 3 ports (each port can be used for charging) and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Touch Bar and Touch ID.

Weight: 1.37 kg.

Price: from 137,990 rubles to 214,990 rubles depending on the configuration.

Macbook Pro with 15-inch Retina display (2016)

CPU:

Option 1. 2.6 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boot acceleration up to 3.5 GHz).
Option 2. 2.7 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz).
Option 3. 2.9 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor (Turbo Boot boost up to 3.8 GHz).

Color:"Space gray" or silver.

Amount of RAM: 16 GB.

SSD drive: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB.

GPU (3 options): Radeon Pro 450 with 2 GB memory, Radeon Pro 455 with 2 GB memory, or Radeon Pro 460 with 4 GB memory.

Ports:Four Thunderbolt 3 ports (each port can be used for charging) and 3.5mm headphone jack.

Touch Bar and Touch ID.

Weight: 1.83 kg.

Price: from 179,990 rubles to 312,990 rubles depending on the configuration.

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1. The recycled materials claim applies to the frame and is based on testing conducted by UL LLC.
2. Testing conducted by Apple in October 2018 using preproduction 1.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5-based MacBook Air units with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. When testing wireless connection The battery life was determined while browsing 25 popular websites at a display brightness level of 75% (12 clicks from minimum brightness). When testing iTunes movie playback, battery life was measured while playing 1080p HD content at 75% display brightness (12 clicks from minimum brightness). In the standby mode test, battery life was determined by allowing the system connected to a wireless network and iCloud account to go into standby mode. At the same time, the Safari and Mail applications were open, and all system settings were left at their default values. Battery life depends on the settings and mode of use of the device. More details on the page.
3. The total greenhouse gas emissions are equivalent to 176 kg CO 2 based on a product life cycle assessment.