MacBook (Retina) facts for kids
The MacBook Retina was a special laptop computer created by Apple Inc.. It first came out in March 2015. People could buy it starting April 4, 2015.
Cool Features
The MacBook Retina was made to be super thin. It was only about 13.1 millimeters thick at its widest part. This makes it very easy to carry around.
Inside the MacBook
This laptop used an Intel Core M processor. This special computer chip was designed to work without needing a fan. This means the MacBook Retina ran very quietly.
It had a 12-inch screen called a "Retina Display". This screen showed pictures and text with amazing clarity. Everything looked super sharp and detailed.
The MacBook Retina also had a special trackpad. This trackpad could sense how much pressure you used. This allowed it to do different things depending on how hard you pressed. It also had a comfortable keyboard.
Power and Ports
Because the laptop was so thin, it used a unique battery design. This allowed Apple to fit a powerful battery into its slim body.
It had one USB "Type C" port. This single port was used for charging, connecting accessories, and transferring data. It also included a standard headphone jack for listening to audio.
Images for kids
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USB-C on MacBook
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A side view of the MacBook
