General Overview

The MacBook A1534 is a lightweight, ultra-portable notebook designed for mobility and simplicity. It was Apple’s thinnest and lightest Mac at launch, with a minimalist design, fanless architecture, and a single USB-C port.

Key Specifications

• Model Identifier: A1534 (12-inch Retina MacBook)

• Years Available: 2015 – 2017

• Display:

  • 12-inch Retina display

  • Resolution: 2304 × 1440 pixels at 226 ppi

  • LED-backlit with IPS technology

  • 16:10 aspect ratio

• Processor (varies by configuration and year):

  • Intel Core M processors (M-5Y31, M3, M5, or M7)

  • Dual-core, low-power CPUs for efficiency

• Graphics:

  • Intel HD Graphics 5300 (2015 model) or Intel HD Graphics 515 (2016–2017 models)

• Memory (RAM):

  • 8GB LPDDR3 (configurable to 16GB in 2017)

• Storage:

  • PCIe-based flash storage (256GB or 512GB options)

• Ports & Connectivity:

  • 1 × USB-C port (for charging, data, and video out)

  • 1 × 3.5mm headphone jack

  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac

  • Bluetooth 4.0

• Camera:

  • 480p FaceTime camera

• Keyboard & Trackpad:

  • First generation butterfly mechanism keyboard

  • Force Touch trackpad with pressure sensitivity and haptic feedback

• Audio:

  • Stereo speakers

  • Dual microphones

  • 3.5mm headphone jack

• Battery:

  • 39.7-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery

  • Up to ~9–10 hours of web browsing or movie playback

• Dimensions & Weight:

  • Height: 0.14–0.52 inches (0.35–1.31 cm)

  • Width: 11.04 inches (28.05 cm)

  • Depth: 7.74 inches (19.65 cm)

  • Weight: ~2.03 pounds (0.92 kg)

Design & Build

• Aluminum unibody design (available in Silver, Space Gray, Gold, and Rose Gold on later models).

• Fanless cooling system, relying on efficiency of Intel Core M processors.

• Extremely slim and quiet due to lack of moving parts inside.

Notable Points

• First Mac to feature USB-C (before MacBook Pro and MacBook Air adopted it).

• Known for its thinness and portability, but also criticized for limited ports and the reliability issues of the butterfly keyboard.

• Discontinued in July 2019, replaced by the redesigned MacBook Air with Retina display.

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