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Published Jun 11, 2015

2015 Macbook Review!

Marques Brownlee delves into the 2015 MacBook's groundbreaking design, analyzing its revolutionary user interface, portability, and performance, while weighing its potential as a tablet competitor and addressing both its innovative features and functional constraints.
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  • Portability

    The 2015 MacBook stands out for its exceptional portability, making it a top choice for users seeking a lightweight and compact device. highlights its thinness and lightness, noting that it weighs just 2.3 pounds, comparable to two iPad Airs 1. This design choice allows it to fit into spaces typically reserved for tablets, offering a similar convenience with added functionality. Despite its compact size, the MacBook features a high-quality display and a keyboard, enhancing its usability as a tablet replacement. However, the single USB-C port requires users to adapt with dongles for additional connectivity 2.

       

    Design

    Aesthetic innovations in the 2015 MacBook contribute significantly to its appeal, with a fanless design that ensures silent operation. appreciates its sleek, elegant look, though he acknowledges the limitations of its first-generation status 3. The MacBook's design is filled with battery, maximizing space efficiency and offering a unique visual experience. However, Brownlee advises potential buyers to consider upgrading RAM and storage at purchase, as the device is not upgradable later 2.

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