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Apple MacBook MNYK2LL/A Intel M3 12 IPS SSD Gold
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Acer Switch SW512-52-76FM i7 12 inch IPS SSD Black
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| College (Students) |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 12 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 12 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. | |
| Watching Movies |
High quality video on your MacBook MNYK2LL/A's Advanced resolution display IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable. You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard. |
High quality video on your Switch SW512-52-76FM 's Advanced resolution display IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable. You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard. | |
| Social Media |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the MacBook MNYK2LL/A will do just fine. |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Switch SW512-52-76FM will do just fine. | |
| Browsing |
All components of your Apple will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources |
All components of your will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources | |
| Documents |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core m3-7Y32 processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-7500U processor and 8 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! | |
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Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. | ||
| Use in Public Places |
The 10 hours battery life in the MacBook MNYK2LL/A is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. |
The 10.5 hours battery life in the Switch SW512-52-76FM is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. | |
| Short Journeys |
The 10 hours battery life in the MacBook MNYK2LL/A has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. |
The 10.5 hours battery life in the Switch SW512-52-76FM has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. | |
| Long Journeys |
With a great run time of approximately 10 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 10.5 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
| Use Around the Office |
The 10 hours battery life in the MacBook MNYK2LL/A can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. |
The 10.5 hours battery life in the Switch SW512-52-76FM can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. | |
| Use At the Client's |
With a great run time of approximately 10 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 10.5 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
| Carrying All the Time |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2.8 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. | |
| Carrying Occasionally |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine. |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2.8 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine. | |
| Working in Low Light |
This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. |
This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. | |
| Cool Look |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. | |
| Cute & Pretty Look |
It's an eye-catching package with a bright and refreshing look about it. It could even play the role of an accessory to compliment a specific sense of style. | ||
| Business Look |
It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment. | ||
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| Touchscreen | |||
| 10 to 12 Inches | |||
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Technical Specifications
| Ambient Light Sensor | 1 | 1 | |
| Battery Life | 10 hours | 10.5 hours | |
| Camera | 1 | 1 | |
| Camera Resolution | - | 1600 x 1200 pixels | |
| Camera Resolution (Numeric) | - | 2 MP | |
| Colour | Gold | Black | |
| Convertible | - | Yes | |
| Dimesnsions - Depth | 19.65 inches | 20.1 inches | |
| Dimesnsions - Height | - | 1.6 inches | |
| Dimesnsions - Height (front) | .35 inches | - | |
| Dimesnsions - Height (rear) | 1.31 inches | - | |
| Dimesnsions - Width | 28.05 inches | 29.2 inches | |
| Display HD Type | Retina Display | Quad HD | |
| Display Resolution | 2304 x 1440 pixels | 2160 x 1440 pixels | |
| Display Size | 12 inches | 12 inches | |
| Display Technology Name | IPS | IPS | |
| Display Touchscreen | - | Yes | |
| Docking Port | - | 1 | |
| Energy Star Certified | Yes | - | |
| EPEAT Compliance | Gold | - | |
| Fingerprint Reader | - | Yes | |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Convertible | |
| Graphics Card Model - Dedicated | - | ||
| Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel HD Graphics 615 | Intel HD Graphics 620 | |
| Graphics Card Type | Integrated | Integrated | |
| Keyboard Back-lit | Yes | Yes | |
| Manufacturer | Apple | - | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MNYK2LL/A | - | |
| Memory Card Reader | - | 1 | |
| Microphone | 2 | 1 | |
| Model Name | MacBook MNYK2LL/A | - | |
| Network Bluetooth Type | 4.2 | 4.0 | |
| Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac | b/g/n/ac | |
| Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
| Operating System Name | macOS | Microsoft Windows | |
| Operating System Version | Sierra | Windows 10 Home | |
| Processor Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
| Processor Cores | 2 cores | 2 cores | |
| Processor Family | Intel Core m3 | Intel Core i7 | |
| Processor Model | Intel Core m3-7Y32 | Intel Core i7-7500U | |
| Processor Speed | 1.2 GHz | 2.70 GHz | |
| Processor Threads | - | 4 | |
| RAM Size | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| RAM Speed | 1866 MHz | 1866 MHz | |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3-SDRAM | LPDDR3-SDRAM | |
| SSD Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
| Storage Total Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports | 1 | 1 | |
| USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | - | 1 | |
| Weight | 2.03 lbs | 2.8 lbs |
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