so many choices
but every laptop is great
pick one best for you
There are currently four different retail models of Apple laptops, consisting of twenty-four retail configurations to choose from:
MacBook 12" (two retail models, three colors each)
MacBook Air 13" retina (two retail models, three colors each)
MacBook Pro 13" retina (four retail models, two colors each)
MacBook Pro 15" retina (two retail models, two colors each)
Add to the above, the non-retail custom configurations of assorted memory, drive size and processor, and there are over a hundred variants to choose between.
Key criteria to consider:
Performance (cannot change processor later).
Size (laptop footprint when closed).
Weight.
Screen Size.
Screen Quality (retina displays are far better).
Battery life.
Storage (cannot have larger drives put in later).
RAM (cannot have more RAM added later).
Ports/Connectivity/Expandability.
MacBook 12" ( USB-C, Dual-Core)
$1,299 m3 1.2GHz/8GB/256GB
$1,599 i5 1.3GHz/8GB/512GB
$1,949 i7 1.4GHz/16GB/512GB (max configuration custom order)
MacBook Air 13" (Retina, USB-C, Thunderbolt3, TouchID, Dual-Core)
$1,199 i5 1.8GHz/8GB/128GB
$1,399 i7 1.8GHz/8GB/256GB
$2,499 i7 1.8GHz/16GB/1.5TB (max configuration custom order)
MacBook Pro 13 (Dual-Core, retina, USB-C, Thunderbolt3)
$1,299 i5 2.3GHz/8GB/128GB
$1,499 i5 2.3GHz/8GB/256GB
$2,599 i7 2.5GHz/16GB/1TB (max configuration custom order)
MacBook Pro 13 (Quad-Core, retina, USB-C, Thunderbolt3, Touch Bar, TouchID)
$1,799 i5 2.4GHz/8GB/256GB
$1,999 i5 2.4GHz/8GB/512GB
$3,499 i7 2.8GHz/16GB/2TB (max configuration custom order)
MacBook Pro 15" (Multi-Core, retina, USB-C, Thunderbolt3, Touch Bar, TouchID)
$2,399 6-Core i7 2.6GHz/16GB/256GB
$2,799 8-Core i7 2.3GHz/16GB/512GB
$6,549 8-Core i7 2.3GHz/32GB/4TB
| Model | Resolution | Weight | Thickness | Width | Depth | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB12 | 2304x1440 | 2.03 lbs | 0.52"-0.14" | 11.04" | 7.74" | 10 hrs |
| MBA13ret | 2560x1160 | 2.7 lbs | 0.61"-0.16" | 11.97" | 8.36" | 12 hrs |
| MBP13ret | 2560x1160 | 3.02 lbs | 0.59" | 11.97" | 8.36" | 10 hrs |
| MBP15ret | 2880x1800 | 4.02 lbs | 0.61" | 13.95" | 9.48" | 10 hrs |
