2016 Macbook Review - Get the Old One!

[@shannonchow5903]

I dont even really care about the laptops or phones. I just watch your videos cause they are strangely calming and your office and editing are my aesthetic

[@TrangNguyen-cs6wv]

Same here!

[@rayhananthaaa]

same here!

[@MaxwellRidgeway]

+Shannon Chow Good call

[@YUDHOXYZ]

me too!

[@syedbaryalay5849]

Hope you ain't gay!

[@HiFiInsider]

rocking Rose Gold = BIG balls. :P

[@Dave2D]

+Hi-Fi Insider hah yuup

[@HiFiInsider]

+Dave Lee Update: not bragging on size, but I just bought the pink 512GB. :P On a serious note, 2015 lags a bit when I type. Hope 2016 M5 doesn't. I'll find out this Saturday when PINKY arrives.

[@TheRealMcCoyAndChipsAhoy]

How is it? Laggy?

[@slowwmoh]

+Killa Kook You're* 😁

[@daniellasteel8863]

Hi-Fi Insider 😂👌

[@thedavidj1996]

One of the best reviewers around! With one of the best looking video effects too. And your over 150k subs! I remember when you were at 20k! Congrats!

[@TubeSomeYou]

Your channel has quickly become my favourite tech channel. You do a great job with insightful and unbiased reviews - all while delivering some crispy well-edited videos!

[@ilidenstrmrege987]

Found the persons this device is aimed at: people sitting around in Starbucks pretending to work.

[@pisse3000]

iliden strmrege So around half of Apple's userbase then. Makes sense

[@Viper4ever05]

lmao

[@jerryx2000]

you racist 😂

[@ilidenstrmrege987]

Jayden Valentine wot

[@jerryx2000]

iliden strmrege just joking my nigga

[@XxZannexX]

The reviews of this product yet. Love the detailed information on gaming, external displays, and thunderbolt performance. Keep up the sick reviews.

[@insekt8623]

yayyyy ur channel is growing!

[@insekt8623]

pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee3eeeeeeee review Dell vostro 14 5000

[@gamingwithmatthewt3480]

@@insekt8623 LOOK AT IT NOW OMG

[@zafirs3733]

the quality of videos that you produce is unbelievable for your channel size!

[@s8nis]

wow finally. a review that showcases the 2016 macbook's gameplay performance. thanks!!!!

[@richdelgzz]

The 12 inch Macbook got me through Nursing school. Really love how easily I could set up and start taking notes. Plenty of storage and speed for me.

[@NotMorganFreeman.]

I subscribed. I really enjoy your videos. The sound level is perfect, background music is pleasant, you don't waste time going over unnecessary points, and you include all info in the description. A staple for how KZbin videos should be made.

[@trashmunki]

Great review! Still can't believe how you don't have several hundreds of thousands of subs, or even a million... You're one of the top quality reviewers out there!

[@mattheww797]

You did a good job with this review so i gave a like. I dont like those macbooks though

[@gzuzru3064]

ok

[@ushabuntu]

very informative Dave! what i love is the fact the the bottom line is in the headline, yet it's awesome to hear what you have to say about it. Kudos to your awesome work

[@karkinissan]

"I should get this laptop for my parents. Its perfect for media consumption" - I said to myself as I was watching this video before remembering the price and nopeing out.

[@jaewoopepper]

How is no one commenting on the Dora in the intro :D

[@Dave2D]

+Jaewoo Lee hah i know right? =)

[@zahrakordi2190]

i noticed it so cute but didnt know whats this

[@heartsineurope]

+Dave Lee hehe you throw in a Dora but worry about rose gold? :P

[@elijahcorpus3]

I know amirite?

[@guptadhruv21]

HP Spectre ?

[@wthilmi]

sometimes i watch your video just to find peace by listening to your voice. subscribed.

[@siyabonga4704]

I like how calm you are, unlike all these over hyped review KZbinrs

[@Frell1982]

One thing to keep in mind, if you're still in a college or university: There are special online campus stores for students in which you can save quite a lot of money. For example I bought the Macbook 16 12" M3 for 1.267,78€ instead of 1.449 € (19% Vat included)

[@jannorasmus]

Great video man! I enjoy that you spend so much time to make these videos possible. Good job and keep up the good work!

[@Ripred809Supersized]

Did no one notice the description for the best gaming notebooks in the description

[@meloniusthonk3836]

Love this channel! So cool being able to check out new technology on the market and get quality reviews on it. Keep up the great work!

[@riskirills]

you are so nice and honest. :D

[@escJackMK]

Aw thanks 😊

[@ornall1454]

+escJack UK ew not you bug Jk don't hurt meh

[@escJackMK]

Alijah Dillard 😂😂

[@plantlady42069]

So happy to see your channel growing, you totally deserve it! Been recommending my friends to you for tech reviews. :D

[@chronicnoob8673]

Just watched "one month with one hole" and the last thing you mentioned was wait for the 2016 model. The next video pops up for the 2016 model with the title "Get the Old One"! CLASSIC!!!! I have to hand it to Apple they have people mesmerized into paying $1300 for an $800 laptop!

[@Dave2D]

hah. yup. the 2nd gen didn't bring enough game

[@chronicnoob8673]

In all fairness to Apple and literally every other PC maker these laptop\ultrabooks are the future. No moving parts! Incredibly thin and silent designs, low heat generation, ridiculous battery life and removing the bezels to fit a 13.3 into an 11.6 footprint. The technology is absolutely impressive with Core M, but the performance of the chips should reflect in the price. Unfortunately the arrogance of Apple and the firm grip they have on their tribe really alienate anybody from buying who wasn't already in an Apple trance! It's almost a rebirth of sorts that will see laptops going back to when they were a little bit less capable and saving the processor intensive work for the desktops.(4K editing etc..). But what we will get in the long run is a revolutionary rethink of the ultrabook and the Core M architecture is only getting better. Just dont overpay in the meantime!

[@BlueOrangey1]

Great review Dave, all the other reviews I've seen on this laptop did not talk about real life usage glad you based your conclusions off that

[@hh00125]

Hi Dave, it has been always a pleasure to watch your short but clear reviews, which does help me a lot in some way. Good work!Could you please tell me what the model of the USB-C to multiple-port adapter is in your video? Just in case I am gonna buy a USB-C laptop this year. Thanks a lot man.

[@bdizzlecan]

Goddamn, that black and gold 2015 MacBook looks nice!

[@emp.splash]

Gotta say, the intro animation is awesome.

[@jackhixon7748]

Hey Dave! Your channel is amazing! I was wondering if you could make a video over laptops for graduates moving on to college?

[@tat8894]

My boy Dave should crack 300k subscribers by Christmas . great review

[@idiocracy9530]

Dude, sending emails or browsing the interwebs has absolutely 0 to do with the faster drive. No one will notice, literally no one. But you're right about the rest.

[@nayf87]

Don't get why everyone is hating on the keyboard all the time. One of the best I've typed on. Nice clicky feedback sound from the keys. It's taken about five minutes adjustment for me.

[@danpearson1]

How on earth is a color and slight spec variant worth a video from every KZbinr...

[@IvanAtli]

ikr, it's the same exact laptop

[@AbhishekSaral]

It's Apple!

[@danpearson1]

Abhishek Saral So annoyingly true...

[@AbhishekSaral]

+Dan Pearson Apple is a really influential company they released a gold phone everything now comes in gold they released a rose gold/pink device now every device will come in pink!😂 I know it's gonna happen everyone does

[@danpearson1]

Abhishek Saral Still does not justify making an entire video about a last-gen, unexceptional laptop just because it now comes in pink.

[@VictorAndScience]

I really appreciate the honest straight to the point verdicts. Keep the smooth job. And also, Zagara is the best!

[@rolandorivera2366]

oh, it's cute. I think that is all the feelings I have towards this device.

[@raffivartanian1718]

Love all your vids, you have a great reviewing style, very objective and informative. Buddy, you just got yourself a subscriber!

[@attlee2010]

Just took your advice and cancelled my M7 Macbook 2016 order and bought a refurbished 2015 entry level macbook for £750. Saved £500. Hope I've made the right decision.

[@MuhammadIqbal-qe4pf]

i still waiting for razer blade 2016

[@ry_llenz7019]

Me too😂😂😂

[@arjunsom2392]

+Muhammad Iqbal me too I need him to do it!!!

[@Dave2D]

+Muhammad Iqbal it's gonna be a while. bunch of software stuff that needs to be sorted out

[@arjunsom2392]

what software stuff?

[@Dave2D]

+MIDA Master- Weekly Destiny ask razer heh

[@TMJ32]

1 port for everything including charging...? There is just zero excuse for that.

[@skyMcWeeds]

+MCBackDraft1 Apple wants to sell expensive adapters that's just it

[@FromAlaska50]

+MCBackDraft1 If I obtained one (was given one, coerced, or purchased it by mistake) the first thing I would do is mount a versatile 3rd party adapter with superglue.

[@mozzmanau]

+MCBackDraft1 theres 1 big excuse and that is PROFIT lol. Less ports= less cost = more profit. Dumb people will be dumb

[@warrenmcclure7819]

Agreed, its 2017 an it still has one port. WTF Apple

[@macinman]

I like the design of the MacBook, It's small portable and thin, and lightweight. While I don't own one personally, they do look like a good buy for someone who needs a portable computer for every day use. Me personally though, I will stick with the Pro, because I need the extra ports, because I use it as a desktop at home. I like the rose gold color as well, and think it's a nice soft color . When I got my ipad air 2, I chose gold. I'm probably someone who wouldn't be embarrassed to get rose gold, as I like flowers and all colors of roses are nice. Anway like the video, great job :)

[@TechMeNowTV]

Great review Dave. Typing this using the touch function on the XPS13. It's a sick laptop

[@amrdaking1]

One of the best reviewers over youtube! keep it up dude.

[@billykohar]

Out of the topic, but gonna ask anyway. Why didn't you review the LG G5 or HTC 10? I love your presentation on phones as well. Would love to see a review of those 2 devices from you!

[@Dave2D]

+Billy K i don't like the G5 enough. Been sitting on it for a while but I'd rather make videos on products I like. The HTC 10, I haven't had enough time with it

[@billykohar]

+Dave Lee Oh I see. It seems like a lot reviewers don't really like the flagship from LG this year. Hope to see your HTC 10 review soon Dave =)

[@doingFinops]

+Dave Lee Just stick to laptops. You do an amazing job in this less crowded review category.

[@MikeVlcek]

+Dave Lee Maybe you could do a video on the reasons why you didn't like it. I almost got myself one but looked elsewhere at the very last minute. Would be nice to see your reasoning on it.

[@lexnderson6154]

That's right. The mono USB-C connector is a shame. Apple is going downhill with this restriction for the usability of their notebook. I am not giving all this money to Apple to get a notebook with just one external connector. The whole idea of minimalist design has now degenerated into poorness of equipment. Johhnny Ivy has gone mad since the minimalist iOS for the iPhone, and now is even more mad by selling you an underdeveloped notebook. The whole minimalist idea of Steve Jobs was only about the MacBookAir, but after his death it looks like nobody else can understand the logic of his idea. Keep your old devices form Steve Jobs era. Or switch to WIndows. There is no other soultution.

[@Motordiciton]

+Alex Odinson Or buy a MacBook Air or Pro if you want ports and power

[@FromAlaska50]

+Alex Odinson I agree about Johnny Ive, I feel like Steve Jobs had been holding him back, but ever since his death, Apple's products and services have been oversimplified, almost downgraded, in the name of simplicity.

[@lexnderson6154]

Andrew Hutton That's right. The first mistake Apple made after the Steve Jobs death was to switch their iOS from skeuomorphism to minimalism. It is evident that Johnny Ive is dangerous without Steve Jobs controlling his maniacal love for miniimalism.

[@ChromiteIsBestRogue]

+Alex Odinson the whole world has gone minimal, bro. Look at the logo of any company and it'll be flat like iOS. Windows 10 is flat, android operating system is flat, everything's flat now.

[@lexnderson6154]

Kevin McGuire It's not minimalism, it's scarcity. Minimalism cannot conflict with the product usability.

[@emptyskullify]

Honestly why can't Apple just stick a Retina display on the Macbook Air?

[@daniel_960_]

Thats the reason i bought a windows ultra book...

[@manuelkuntner767]

+daniel_960_ i'm interested to switch to windows too but i bought two times an hp spectre x360 but the hinges and the trackpad were not well built so i returned them both..so i'm really interested in new options..

[@Philosopheraptor]

Because it defies their agenda: they want to usher in the USB-C as fast as possible and be the leaders of that movement (and so far, given their sales, it looks like it's working). If people had to choose between a MacBook Air (MagSafe + regular USB-A + SD Card slot still there) with a retina display and between a MacBook or MacBook Pro with Retina display but with the USB-C only ports they currently are stuck with, much fewer people would buy the USB-C oriented products (2017 MacBook & MacBook Pro) and will stick with the 2017 MacBook Air (that they all already know and love and with the more convenient 3.0 USB-A ports that almost everything still uses, and the famous MagSafe charging) with the Retina display. If that happens, it'll be a while before the market adopts USB-C and that's not what Apple wants. They're intelligent and know exactly what they are doing.

[@xue8888]

They can

[@brucekennedy5274]

Your reviews are great - very slick and beautifully shot. May I ask what camera/setup you use.?

[@ainoaguy]

I agree with you about the new color. I thought I would've loved the rose gold since I think it looks great on the phones. But when I saw the macbook in person I really didn't like it. Because its much larger it seems pinker which makes it look cheap in my opinion, its not as "gold-like" like the phones.

[@AliMirza-lc1fg]

Did you find that the macbook could handle longer sessions of heroes of the storm on low graphics? That is usually the only game I play but I was worried about throttling. Haven't found an answer anywhere else. Thanks!

[@Jixzl]

I love your reviews so much that I watch ones of products I'm not even really interested in (e.g. toothbrush). However, I would really appreciate it if you could include the weight of laptops in all your reviews. Thanks. :)

[@louisportalatin2790]

+Dave Lee . so I got the new macbook 12" in space grey. I'm actually a person that likes the light butterfly keys. It allows me to type a lot quicker. Also I can still edit youtube videos. Now , I had the macbook pro retina with the force touch track pad.I loved it don't get me wrong. I just didn't like the fact that it was soon large. I carry and walk around new york city a lot and for work so carrying more then 6 pounds on my shoulders is a little much. I also ordered the qac qoc usb c hub so I will be trying that tomorrow. also great video as always .

[@blairlohnes8103]

I have a laptop I bought from 2010 and it kicks the crap out of this Macbook. I've loaded MacOS X on it, and Logic Studio and they both work flawlessly. I'll never understand why people still go with Apple products other than a "status symbol" or they really don't know anything about computer hardware.

[@brianlastname6202]

If you are using OS X on a Windows laptop, you should understand why people are spending their money on Macbooks.

[@ImYuGiOhLoVeR]

I really like your videos. its nice and simple. wish you do them more frequently

[@thegeorgejli]

I don't think you should go with he old one. I have the old one and I hit the wall pretty easily. 10 tabs, pages open, preview, things start stuttering. With a faster GPU and CPU, photoshop will run A LOT better(i know i shouldn't be but it works well on the go) and scrolling and stuff I assume would be better. I'd get the new one, with macs it's not worth saving 100-200$ on a computer you're keeping for YEARS. getting the best you can and keeping for a while is the way I've gone with macs. My 2014 MBP is phenomenal at this point.

[@kamusik3724]

Great review as always. Still waiting for 2016 Razer Blade 14 review!

[@tayvionlee3861]

Can this play solitaire?

[@triggersay8584]

But the real question is.. Can it run minesweeper?? I dont think so xD

[@tayvionlee3861]

Trigger Say XD

[@ilidenstrmrege987]

only with 30fps on 4k

[@warrenmcclure7819]

Only with an external GPU

[@legendarysixsamurai-shien402]

no too laggy

[@Keji839]

Your videos are so chill

[@strkilla89]

Or get a razer blade stealth that blows this thing out of the water at the same thickness.

[@cobalt4161]

yep

[@wpotc]

+strkilla89 yeah if you want a 4.5 hour battery life...

[@biolinkstudios]

+wpotc Its better to have something can do more then have more battery life

[@wpotc]

+SpaceKitty that's only true if you need performance and not battery life...but it doesn't make sense to go for a thin light ultraportable if you're looking for performance anyways

[@biolinkstudios]

wpotc It does if you travel around a lot and need the power, razer blade stealth is a extreme example, but a surface pro 4 i5, MacBook air, xps 13 are all better option with great battery life and far better, the MacBook is rather silly

[@sKepTiCal404]

I love the new intro for some reason.

[@Trusteft]

The main issue for me remains the single usb port. For all the obvious reasons plus, what happens with the increased tear due to it being the only one being used all the time (plug in out). What happens if it breaks? You can't even charge it to backup files before you send it for repairs.

[@pisse3000]

Loving that champagne pink honestly

[@Changizkhan]

I have a 15" macbook pro for heavy tasks, but I cannot carry it everywhere I go especially to school and a coffee shop. So, I decided to buy something very light and small yet powerful. I got a great deal for an 11" macbook air on Amazon and I got that. I think that has a much better value than this over priced piece. I have been using it for few days. It is a core i5 2015 model, and I am very impressed with its performance. If only it had a retina display.

[@AshyView24]

This Macbook is pointless. Just get a Macbook Pro. Much more power for your money and it's not exactly thick or heavy!? But you're privileged if you can afford either lol.

[@worldofz00]

+Liam Ashton MacBook's are pointless. Just get a Blade 2016. "Much more power for your money and it's not exactly thick or heavy!?" You can work hard for your money however lol.

[@LamboPlays]

+Zuby A They are both great laptops.

[@FelixO]

Soo, i'm a Student and i worked 40h/week for 6 weeks (my whole summer holidays) in order to be able to buy myself a MacBook Pro 15", and yet im privileged?

[@godlyenergy9121]

Felix O. - VEOTech privileged for being able to find a job :P

[@azsdango]

Did I see a glimpse of iPhone SE video up there? o_O

[@doge2131]

I am buying this for a backup laptop and for web browsing

[@ZahidEsmail]

keep it up Dave. doing Toronto proud

[@botwenty]

For some reason, edge-to-edge keyboard laptops spook me out because of associations with old netbooks.

[@KipVaughan]

I would like to do some light graphic design work so the improvements in the 2016 model are important to me.

[@JoviHenry]

+Kip Vaughan they still suck %15 improvement on an abysmal specs from last year still makes this an overprice web browser.

[@KipVaughan]

+Jovi Henry I saw a review by someone who said she was using it for editing in final cut and Photoshop and she said it performed well.

[@danielfrappier7764]

Faster cpu, gpu, hd and better battery. Those were all lacking last year and it's the same price. I don't understand how can someone recommand last year.

[@Dave2D]

+Daniel Frappier because the real world increase in performance is barely noticable if at all

[@alimomen]

+Dave Lee And you can get a 1.3GHZ model from last year, which is a much faster processor for cheaper than what this year's base model is. ;) That's what I did. Definitely check out the refurbished section if you're interested in this machine.

[@chaosnite77]

+Dave Lee How does the alienware graphics amplifier have a usb-c?

[@zanga9709]

Hey what about with photoshop and final cut is ther a decent difference in that with the new skylake graphics? Ty

[@klyseyer]

Loving the new intro! 😊

[@levib9759]

You should totally do a sale or giveaway of those amazing blue and white exclusive dbrands skins

[@dawgcanjumphigh]

you can get a Dell inspiron 7559 for less money than that junk and it has a quad core processor. that thing is a little overpriced for what it does and its a core m processor. not a spec head but you'll get better performance with a quad core i7.

[@dawgcanjumphigh]

+Wizzy Watkins that's what I meant when I said a little overpriced. Some folks will still get it though. The MacBook Pro is the best laptop apple has. But that thing is overpriced too.

[@mcvincelpagulayan8675]

The music on your intro is cool

[@ianshepherd6476]

2015 MacBook Pro retina without question...no mobile processor and still has USB 3.0 and HDMI and a charging port and the Pcle flash drives! The price just dropped today at Best Buy to the cheapest I've seen...no question though not even sure why Apple made this other than a strictly mobile computer? Get the 2015 MacBook Pro retina!

[@IfthakerHossain]

Hey Dave! Wanna know an irony? I study in CSE, learning swift language. using MACOS on a virtual box. (Can't afford a real one) and you here bought and made a video of it. :) peace

[@bigdinosaur1]

Amazing quality video! Keep up the work!

[@KoseKGames]

I am waiting for Blade 14 Skylake with Core. Wanna see the defence between Blades with Core in games.

[@hmm2928]

damn dave!! back at it again with the awesome videos :P...ik his all videos are awesome!! :D :p wanted to say it just

[@hedgeclipper418]

"get the old one" is the comment I've had on pretty much every piece of consumer hardware I've used since 2012-- especially Apple.

[@chaosnite77]

How does your alienware graphics amplifier have a USB-C?

[@bryanbagayas8447]

WOW. You now have 150k subs! That's fast!

[@pik3507]

He deserved them.

[@ryutoippongo831]

Hey!I love watching your videos.Quick question any budget laptops for streaming on twitch?

[@MiguelGonzalez-ok9jt]

Amazing videos! Thanks for the reviews.

[@alimomen]

This is EXACTLY what I did. Rocking the 1.3GHZ for a $450 discount.

[@psour33]

Thank's again. Small changes again. No revolution :) I stick with my 2015 MBP :)

[@roarkeven]

Lmao "bigger balls than me", and that vein on your bicep though :o

[@giuseppeoue784]

Can't wait for the razed core

[@ispeakasiplease]

Consider that the extra hour of battery life will probably drop as you go 8-12 months into consistent use, I really don't think $300 is even worth it. I mean the Macbook in general is too expensive in my opinion. Anyone out there should wait until this year's WWDC if they can help it.

[@Tekgila]

Nice one Dave!

[@daquansaahee3233]

Great review as expected

[@martinhawrylkiewicz2025]

Hey great vid! Just curious....do you think getting a 2017 MacBook 12" model in 2024 is a good purchase if all I plan to do is write school essays, reports, short stories and answer emails, browse the web, nothing major. Portability and light weight for me are key, plus small form factor.

[@narakirai8033]

very straightforward video title lol btw love your reviews!

[@theelitehero9213]

This dude deserves 10 Million Subscribers.

[@98raoul]

I lol'd at the subtitle, didn't expect that.

[@siddheshdabholkar2563]

Great video as always

[@StrangerSinTV]

wait... what was that external GPU unit?

[@j.warren1957]

Alienware Graphics Amplifier

[@ttttrudi]

+Joaquin Victor Warren Better question, can you connect it with a thunderbolt 3 cable to a TB3 compatible machine??

[@rishabprasoon5493]

Rudi Meliefste ya

[@fluff4441]

You can get the 2015 model for under $700 now used.

[@outthefryinpan]

When is the Razer Core review coming? I would like to see if you can use it with other laptops than the Razer Blade Stealth!