Apple cleaned up its MacBook lineup this week with updated hardware, better prices, and one casualty: the 12-inch MacBook. While the MacBook Air and entry-level MacBook Pro saw changes (and Mac storage prices dropped), Apple killed off its lightest notebook after four years and three generations.
The death of Apple’s coolest MacBook has sparked many hot takes, exposing just how hated the 12-inch notebook was by a group of customers who had plenty of other Mac options. Reactions have simultaneously revealed how beloved the 12-inch MacBook has been by real customers who no longer have a clear upgrade path.
As a day-one customer of the original 12-inch MacBook four years ago, I found that the form factor hit a sweet spot as a super portable version of macOS — especially if you have a desktop Mac for carrying heavier tasks. The size felt discreet yet practical for public use without being too small.
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