UAE Price
AED 1,999
India Price
₹48,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2017
The Apple MacBook 12 2017 1TB / 24GB is Apple's 2017 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 13.1 x 280.5 x 196.5 ( = 0.52 x 11.04 x 7.74 in) display, the Intel Core m3-7Y32 2c/4t 2 x 1.2 GHz, Kaby Lake chipset. At AED 1,999 in the UAE and ₹48,900 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The 2017 MacBook 12 with Intel Core m3-7Y32, 8GB RAM, and 1TB SSD excels in silent, fanless operation and portability—weighing just 920g with a 41.4Wh battery delivering up to 10 hours of light use. Its Intel HD 615 handles basic graphics, and the SSD ensures fast app launches, making it reliable for document editing, web browsing, and light coding. Ideal for travelers needing a pocketable device for email, note-taking, and streaming without carrying a heavy charger. Its single USB-C port is a severe limitation—no USB-A, no HDMI, no SD card reader—forcing reliance on dongles. The m3’s 1.2GHz base clock throttles under sustained loads, and 8GB RAM struggles with multiple browser tabs or virtual machines. In UAE at AED 1999, it’s overpriced because newer M1 MacBooks offer far better performance for similar cost. In India at ₹48900, it’s not recommended—used M1 Airs are available for less, with double the speed and efficiency.
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| Battery | 41.4 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 480p FaceTime camera |
| Connections | 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headphones, Brightness Sensor |
| Networking | Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 13.1 x 280.5 x 196.5 ( = 0.52 x 11.04 x 7.74 in) |
| Weight | 920 g ( = 32.45 oz / 2.03 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds) |
| Display | 12.00 inch 16:10, 2304 x 1440 pixel 226 PPI, APPA027, LED IPS, Retina display, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | Intel HD Graphics 615 |
| Memory | 8 GB , 1866 MHz LPDDR3 (on‑board) |
| Storage | 1024 |
| Mainboard | Intel Kaby Lake-Y Premium PCH |
| Soundcard | Intel Kaby Lake-U/Y PCH - High Definition Audio |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo speakers, Keyboard Light: yes, 12 Months Warranty, fanless |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 1499 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core m3-7Y32 2c/4t 2 x 1.2 GHz, Kaby Lake |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.9 GHz, Vega 20) (MacBook Pro 15 2018 Series) 512GB / 24GB
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Common questions about the MacBook 12 (2017).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to outdated hardware and limited software support. While the build quality remains solid, modern tasks will suffer from performance bottlenecks and lack of future-proofing.
The Apple MacBook 12 2017 1TB / 24GB is priced at AED 1999 in the UAE. It is available through select second-hand and refurbished retailers, as it is no longer sold new by Apple.
The Apple MacBook 12 2017 1TB / 24GB is priced at ₹48900 in India. It is only available through certified pre-owned or third-party sellers, as Apple no longer offers it new.
The camera is a 720p FaceTime HD webcam with basic low-light performance. It is adequate for video calls but lacks detail and clarity compared to modern standards.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours of web browsing or video playback under typical usage. Actual life varies with screen brightness and workload, but it remains reliable for light daily tasks.
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