This device was the first MacBook to be released in 2017 and comes with a 1.2 GHz Intel Core m3 Skylake processor (M3-7Y32) and a 12 inch-screen. The aluminum casing also comes in more colors than was previously available such as space grey, gold, and a rose gold finish. This device also has an upgraded battery life. The graphics processor is upgraded to the Intel HD Graphics 615.  Further device specifications and capabilities can be found below.

Storage

This device comes with a 256 GB of PCIe-based flash storage soldered to the motherboard (unable to be upgraded).  The storage speed of the hard drive is estimated between 1151/1544 MB per second.

Screen Size and Resolution

This MacBook comes with a 12-inch screen that runs at 2304 x 1440 and incorporates the new TFT LED-Backlit active-matrix “Retina” display. This allows for millions of colors to be displayed clearly as the pixel density is  226 pixels per inch.  This ensures that individual pixels are not easily detectable at a normal viewing distance.  With IPS technology this device also supports other resolutions such as 1440 x 900, 1280 x 800, and 1024×640.

Inclusive Features

The MacBook includes the following features and ports:Standard AirPort (802.11ac)Bluetooth 4.2 that provides optimal low energy usage for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers and is also backwards compatible with lower Bluetooth devices1 USB-C port for connectivity480p FaceTime WebcamOptical digital audio in/out for connecting external audio equipment like headphones and microphonesBy attaching VGA or HDMI adapters to the single USB-C port you can assess 2^nd display support resolution properties of up to 4096×230Full size back-lit keyboardForce Touch Track Pad which lets you Force Click by pressing on the track pad and then applying more pressure

Processor & Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

The pre-installed operating system on this device is MacOS X 10.12.5 (16F2073). Apple also made a return to Intel for the provision of a graphics processor with the Intel Integrated HD Graphics 615 graphics processor replacing the HD Graphics 5300 used in the early 2015 model. This processor shares the memory of the onboard 8 GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM.

Memory & Architecture

The device features a 4 MB Level 3 cache and an upgraded RAM to an 8 GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM from the 8 GB 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM that accompanied the early 2015 version (cannot be upgraded).  This is centered around a 64-Bit architecture.

Battery Life