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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 569 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are delighted by the MacBook 12" Retina Display's incredibly light weight and portability, praising its compact size and beautiful Retina display. Many appreciate its performance and long battery life, finding it a great value for the price. However, a significant drawback cited by customers is the lack of USB ports.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It is really user-friendly and easy to start using

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am thrilled with my purchase. I am blind and love the fact that Apple is a blind-friendly company. There are easy to understand tutorials and support staff always ready to help. Best of all, the computer is a dream. It hardly weighs anything. The battery life is phenomenal. Furthermore, I got a tremendous deal thanks to BestBuy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful display and lightweight computer!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This computer was a present for my wife and she is absolutely in love with it. She has ditched her clunky, heavy PC laptop and is absolutely in love this the MacBook! It is lightweight, the Retina display offer vibrant crisp colors and the gold color is exactly her style. All around a fast, intelligent, amazing computer!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful rose gold laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When I bought this MacBook, the deal was amazing and I could not pass it up. I even told my friend to run and purchase one too. Super lightweight and classy laptop. Also very sleek finishing look and it has rose gold as the color which is lovely

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love my MacBook

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After iPhone 7 this MacBook 12" was my second Apple product and I love it absolutely. It's light, works smoothly and fast, I didn't experience any problems at all. More RAM would add to the performance, I edit videos and with 8GB the process is quite slow.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Usb port

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what I wanted in a laptop!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The only thing that I would say I don’t like is that it doesn’t have a USB port. But so far I’ve had no need for one! It has a great battery life and I am able to easily complete whatever I need to do on it. Been an Apple user for a few years now and absolutely love how easy and simple it is!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product. Suits my needs

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had a 2012 15” MB Pro and wanted something much smaller and lighter and this definitely is. Because I was so happy with my MB Pro and because it still works great I will remain a loyal Apple customer as long as they continue to make superior products. My old MB Prob will go to my daughter.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought the laptop since I will be going into college soon, and I absolutely love it! The deal was amazing, especially for a Mac. It is very easy to use, and super light! I recommend for anyone going into college!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this laptop for college and I love it so much. Super light and the gold is more like a rose gold which I adore. Plus the student deal was so good I saved $400

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Usb port

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for Post College Usage!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had a MacBook Pro that I used all throughout college. Once I graduated I decided to buy something new for myself. I am so glad I did! I love the convenience of this smaller model. My only complaint is that I wish it had more USB ports. With just the one USB-C plugin, I can’t charge the computer and use a memory device at the same time. It hasn’t really been an issue yet, but I do wish I had the option. I could always purchase an adapter, as well. Overall, I would recommend this computer!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    As always great computer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I switched from PC to Mac ten years ago and I regret not changing sooner. My other Mac is 8 years old and is still running. I have not had any problems with this new one since I bought it. The Mac is fast, quiet, and the battery runs as advertise. Thanks.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple - MacBook 12"

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This laptop is incredible. With it's retina display and 256GB storage it can't be beat. It is plenty fast and is really nice. Purchased at the lowest price offered anywhere on the internet. Thanks Best Buy for the awesome sale on this fantastic product!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Size, Exterior, and Price.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Have been wanting this 12” MacBook since it came out but was always so expensive. The size and Retina display were the main reasons I wanted it. I got it in sale for $799! I had to get it immediately and I love it. Super compact and looks super classy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Usb port

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MacBook book nice and compact

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great! Battery charges quickly. I use it to stream videos, great sound and quality. It would be nice if it also comes with a regular USB port in addition to the USB-C port, I had to spend extra money to get a hub so that I can use a mouse.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love my MacBook!!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I think that it is great for anyone who wants a laptop but not a heavy one. It works great for travel and school. The only downfall is I love taking pics and you have to purchase a adaptor to be able to download photos from so card to Mac.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Mac experience in a small form factor.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted a full Mac notebook experience without a lot of bells and whistles like Touch Bar or Touch ID. This fits that need and Best Buy's sale prices make this a great value. It's a complete Mac experience that's unbelievably thin & light. Catch the right sale and it will be cheaper than the iPad Pro. That said, pro users will need a bit more power. This is great for everyday tasks & productivity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New computer

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The size is so convenient for me. Love the color really stands out and it’s just a awesome computer. I’ve always had apple products and always had MacBook pros but I wanted something small to travel with and this is perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great computer!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is really easy to get used to, also I really love that is super thin and the battery life is amazing! I carry it through my classes in college and it’s just perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great MacBook

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the size of this MacBook. It is small and light and easy to carry to the office or coffee shop. It works well for my basic computing needs. I am always satisfied with Apple's quality and reliability.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Processor speed, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast, small and convenient. Perfect for college homework or surfing the web. No need for a ton of storage space since all my photos are on Google Photos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Processor speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good buy

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this laptop. It’s small and I can take it with me EVERYWHERE without using much space. It’s fast and has everything that I need in regards to apps. I would recommend this laptop to anyone!

    I would recommend this to a friend