Apple’s new 12-inch MacBook is the perfect travel companion

If you’re looking to buy a new laptop, you may be interested in Apple’s newest addition to its laptop lineup, the 12-inch MacBook. Designed as a sleek, portable computer intended to be used primarily on the go, the MacBook comes with several features that make it one of the best options out there for business travelers and web workers alike. These include great battery life, excellent portability and ease of use, top-notch screen quality and an incredibly slim design — making it easy to slip into any bag you might carry while on your travels.

What makes this laptop unique

Apple’s newest laptop, unveiled last week at an event in Cupertino, California, has been a longtime coming. The Cupertino tech giant announced plans for a retina version of its popular laptop back in 2012 but left diehard fans (and Apple bears) waiting for nearly three years before delivering on that promise. As it turns out, the wait was worth it. The company promises all-day battery life of up to nine hours and some seriously sleek design touches—like the lidless display and four speakers hidden beneath the keyboard—that make this machine ideal for work on the go. And at just 2 pounds, you’ll barely know it’s there.

Why it will change your life (or at least your work life)

This super light, super thin device starts at $1,299 and features an innovative Force Touch keyboard that provides touch feedback for each keypress. It also has a new rose gold color option to attract more consumer interest (although it will not work with many businesses). The laptop boasts a lot of power in a small package, with an Intel Core M processor that still gets you up to 10 hours of battery life when unplugged. The clincher? The company announced an unlimited personal leave policy. CEO Tim Cook discussed Apple’s goals for their newest product line.

The company said its newest operating system would be coming this fall, but did not say what features or enhancements it would offer

Apple unveiled the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus smartphones Wednesday, which includes improvements like water resistance, better cameras and new colors.

The best features

1. It’s significantly lighter than previous models at just two pounds. It’s also thinner and includes a larger touchpad with more surface area, in addition to an updated Force Touch trackpad that recognizes different levels of pressure to distinguish between a tap and a click. The battery life is respectable for those who work primarily on their laptop (around 10 hours) and it comes with an impressive selection of ports: two USB 3.1 ports, one HDMI port, one headphone jack, one SD card slot and a traditional USB Type-C port.

Design notes

A business traveler’s laptop should be compact, portable, powerful and most importantly stylish. After some experimenting with a handful of laptops, I have found that the Apple MacBook series is nearly ideal for my needs. The sleek size makes it easy to slide into a briefcase or backpack while still having enough power to keep up with day-to-day work tasks. With battery life of up to 10 hours, this laptop will have you working all day without being confined to a single spot by an outlet!