With efficient, dependable mobile working capabilities, the Apple MacBook range is more popular than ever among creatives. Built to edit, process, administrate and develop, MacBook notebooks deliver at the high standard you're accustomed to. Despite fierce competition, MacBook stands out with three distinct models: MacBook Air, MacBook, and MacBook Pro. Each notebook would fit well into any creative environment, but which one is right for you and your work?
Creatively, MacBook computers are there to accommodate you, providing the apps you love and unmatched portable performance you won't want to go without. If you're looking to upgrade your existing MacBook or make the jump to Mac for the first time, it's always handy to know exactly what you're jumping into – so we put together this guide below to point you in the right direction.
MacBook Pro
The cornerstone of Apple's notebook range, MacBook Pro is the technical juggernaut of the gang. With as much RAM and CPU power as you could want, your creativity has no limits on MacBook Pro. And with Apple's gorgeous Retina display available in 13" or 15", it's ideal for seeing your creations up close and personal in vibrant high definition colour. MacBook Pro is perfectly suited for creatives both in the office or on the move, so if videography, design or picture editing is your game, this may be the teammate just for you. With a variety of different ports, including Thunderbolt 2, MacBook Pro delivers the functionality you've come to expect.
Your favourite apps are right at home on MacBook Pro, which has sturdy technical foundations perfect for running Adobe Creative Cloud software. Premiere Pro, Photoshop and After Effects operate comfortably on MacBook Pro, utilising its processing and graphics capabilities to ensure a smooth ride from start to finish. And, of course, it's great for documents and spreadsheets, too!
MacBook Pro doesn't quite match MacBook Air when it comes to portability, but don't let that deter you. Despite its superior spec, MacBook Pro is still easy to carry around weighing in at 1.58kg for the 13" model and 2.02kg for the 15" version. Resource-demanding creative work on the go has never been easier!
If you're looking for a bargain on the MacBook Pro, why not take a look at a previous generation model?
The specs:
13" MacBook Pro
– 13.3" high-res glossy display.
– Up to 512GB flash storage or 1TB hard drive.
– Up to 8GB RAM.
– Fifth-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors.
– Intel HD Graphics 4000 processor.
13" MacBook Pro with Retina display
– 13.3" ultra-thin Retina display.
– Up to 1TB flash storage.
– Up to 16GB RAM.
– Fifth-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors.
– Intel Iris Graphics 6100 processor.
15" MacBook Pro with Retina display
– 15.4" ultra-thin Retina display.
– Up to 1TB flash storage.
– Up to 16GB RAM.
– Fifth-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors.
– Intel Iris Graphics 6100 processor.
MacBook Air
MacBook Air is Apple's lightest, thinnest notebook. A mainstay of Apple's product lineup since 2008, it's a highly portable, surprisingly powerful machine designed with manoeuvrable working in mind. The notebook has all its internals hidden away inside its slim casing (1.7cm at its thickest!), and its light weight, just 1.08kg, meaning you can carry it around all day long.
Shining in speed and efficiency, the 11" MacBook Air lasts for nine hours, while its 13" counterpart slogs it out for a total of twelve depending on how you use it. MacBook Air packs solid state flash storage, ensuring quick boot times and no lagging so you can crack on with creating.
MacBook Air is perfect for showing off your creative content too – pick it up, head into a meeting and stream your creativity via AirPlay or Apple TV. Portability is key – you can take your material anywhere with MacBook Air, view it, stream it and edit it on the go with minimal hassle.
The specs:
11" MacBook Air
– 11.6" high-res glossy display.
– Up to 512GB flash storage.
– Up to 8GB RAM.
– Fifth-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors.
– Intel HD Graphics 6000 processor.
13? MacBook Air
– 13.3? high-res glossy display.
– Up to 512GB flash storage.
– Up to 8GB RAM.
– Fifth-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors.
– Intel HD Graphics 6000 processor.
MacBook
The 12" MacBook is available in a variety of colours, complementing its colourful Retina display. It's thinner and lighter than its siblings and still packs a punch with some impressive specs for such a small machine. It'll breeze through presentations and spreadsheets, great for getting your admin work done and dusted.
It's all for one with the MacBook, which provides a USB-C port used for all peripherals. Charge, transfer and connect from one port, but remember to purchase additional adaptors if this isn't enough. USB-C transfers content quickly, 5Gbps to be exact, excellent for shifting those video and picture files across devices.
The specs:
12? MacBook
– 12? Retina display.
– Up to 512GB flash storage.
– 8GB RAM.
– Core M processor.
– Intel HD Graphics 5300.
– Gold, silver or space grey.
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