Apple Updates 12-Inch MacBook With Skylake Processors, Faster Graphics, Longer Battery Life, and Rose Gold

Apple today announced that it has released new 12-inch MacBook models with the latest sixth-generation Skylake dual-core Intel Core M processors up to 1.3 GHz, new Intel HD Graphics 515 that deliver up to 25% faster performance, faster PCIe-based flash storage, an additional hour of battery life, and faster 1866 MHz memory.

The ultra-thin notebook retains the same all-metal unibody enclosure, including a single USB-C port, Force Touch trackpad, and full-sized keyboard, in a design that continues to be 13.1 mm thick and weighs just 2 pounds. The notebook also remains fanless and has no moving parts or vents akin to the original model.

The refreshed 12-inch MacBook models are available through Apple’s online store starting today, once it has been updated, and can be purchased at Apple retail stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers starting tomorrow. The base 1.1 GHz Core m3 model costs $1,299, while the faster 1.2 GHz Core m5 model costs $1,599.

Apple has also made 8GB of memory standard across all 13-inch MacBook Air configurations.

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