Apple MacBook MLH82E/A 12"
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- Last seen at $1,259.95 at Best Buy on Nov 11.
Our take on the Apple MacBook MLH82E/A 12"
The 12-inch MacBook is Apple's thinnest, lightest laptop, a fanless machine with a 12-inch Retina display and a full-size keyboard. Its single USB-C port handles charging, data and video, so most accessories need a hub or adapter. It suits light work — writing, browsing, email, video — and travelers who prize portability over power. Compared with the MacBook Air and Pro, it is slower and less expandable, and Apple has since discontinued the line, so buyers weigh its size against newer, faster models.
- Very light and thin, easy to carry all day
- Fanless design runs silent
- Sharp 12-inch Retina display
- Full-size keyboard and large trackpad
- Solid aluminum build
- Single USB-C port; adapters needed for almost everything
Apple MacBook MLH82E/A 12" prices at every store
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Apple MacBook MLH82E/A 12" price history
Lowest price we've seen: $1,259.95 on Nov 8 at Best Buy. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 8.
What reviewers say
Owners liked the size, silence and screen but often found the single port and modest speed limiting. Many called it a great second computer rather than a main one.
- PortabilityPraisedOwners say it disappears into a bag and is easy to carry all day.
- PortsCriticisedThe single USB-C port means charging and accessories compete for one slot.
- PerformanceCriticisedReviewers found the low-power chip fine for basics but slow for heavy apps.
Questions and answers
- Is the 12-inch MacBook fast enough for everyday use?
- For browsing, email, writing and video it is fine. Photo editing and heavy multitasking will feel slow compared with a MacBook Air or Pro.
- How many ports does it have?
- One USB-C port and a headphone jack. Charging, external displays and USB accessories all need that port or a hub.
- Can I upgrade the storage or memory later?
- No. The SSD and RAM are soldered, so buy the configuration you need up front.
- Does it have a fan?
- No. It is fanless, so it runs silent but throttles under long sustained loads.
- Is it still a good buy compared with a MacBook Air?
- The Air is faster and has more ports, but it is larger and heavier. Choose the 12-inch only if size and silence matter most.
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