750$ usd
Key Specifications
- Display: 12-inch Retina display with a 2304×1440 resolution.
- Weight: 2.03 pounds (0.92 kg), making it the lightest laptop in Apple’s lineup during its run.
- Design: Fanless architecture for completely silent, passive cooling.
- Ports: A single USB-C port handling charging, data, and video.
- Keyboard: Equipped with early-generation Butterfly mechanism keys with shallow travel.
Generations and Timeline
- 2015 Model: The initial launch version featuring Intel Core M processors.
- 2016 Model: A minor spec bump with faster Skylake processors and improved battery life.
- 2017 Model: The final refresh featuring Kaby Lake processors (Core m3, i5, or i7) and a slightly refined keyboard.
- Discontinuation: Apple officially discontinued the 12-inch MacBook in July 2019, shifting focus back to the redesigned MacBook Air.