Apple also unveiled at the press conference alongside his SmartWatch a new MacBook model. As has been previously suspected, the device comes out with a 12-inch Retina display and with a single USB port, which replaces all previous interfaces.
In addition to new details on Apple Watch Apple today unveiled at his press conference a bold new device. The new MacBook dispenses entirely with a suffix - no air, no pro, no plus. It corresponds in equipment and optics almost exactly two months ago has become known leaks from 9to5Mac .
The new MacBook from Apple is smaller and lighter than its predecessor in every way.(Photo: Apple)
Extremely compact: The new MacBook now in 12 inches and with Retina display
The new device finally brings a Retina display with - had to wait a feature on the MacBook Air's customers. The display measures 12 inches diagonally and has a resolution of 2304 x 1440 pixels. Thanks to an extremely low frame around the display and the keyboard the base of the new model is extremely small. And even when the dimensions and weight as Apple has once again can save greatly. The new MacBook weighs less than a kilogram and is 24% thinner than the current MacBook Air - 1.3 millimeters at its thickest point. To realize the Apple has reduced the mechanics of the individual keys among others and "step-like" built up the MacBook battery so that it takes advantage of the extremely small volume of the notebook bottom perfectly.
The MacBook is only 13.1 mm thick at its thickest point. (Photo: Apple)
MacBook: Only a single connection
Most interesting about the idea but was certainly the confirmation of the rumor that Apple actually dispensed in the new MacBook on all previous interfaces, and this through a single USB Type C connector replaced. Use this port all data (video, peripherals, etc.) as well as the current required to enter into the device. When multiple devices connected simultaneously, then customers have to rely on future adapter or docking stations - a godsend for the accessories industry and a high price for the small form factor. Also, the built-in card reader without replacement. Only a normal jack for headphones and microphone is still available. The new USB connector is also reversible, so it can also be rotated 180 ° so that the "wrong" plugging longer possible. With this innovation, Apple closes the gap between the previous MacBook models and the tablet lineup. The model series MacBook Air and MacBook Pro will in future continue to exist and even get a small performance update.
The new MacBook is available from April 10 for 1300 US dollars
Interested parties must be able to wait until 10th Aril abide by the new MacBook in their hands. It will initially be two trim levels. The cheaper version will cost 1300 dollars. The improved model has a faster processor and a 512-gigabyte SSD for $ 1600 and comes into the trade.
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