# Developer Review: 2017 MacBook 12

DevFeed: [Developer Review: 2017 MacBook 12](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/developer-review-2017-macbook-12-37511.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.cimgf.com/2017/12/02/developer-review-2017-macbook-12/>)

Author: Marcus Zarra

Published: 2017-12-02T06:51:12Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Cocoa Is My Girlfriend](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/cocoa-is-my-girlfriend.md>)

Topics: [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>), [macOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/macos.md>), [iOS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ios.md>), [Mobile](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mobile.md>)

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## AI overview

A living review of the 2017 12-inch MacBook as used by a macOS/iOS developer. The author chose a model with an Intel i5 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD, prioritizing memory, storage, portability, and flexible desk connectivity over maximum processor speed.

## Source excerpt

After much consideration and review, I recently purchased a 2017 MacBook. No, not a MacBook Pro 13 or 15. I purchased the 12 inch MacBook. The small laptop that people say over and over again cannot be used for development. This is a living review of that MacBook as used by a macOS/iOS developer. How [...]