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The new MacBook Pro is faster and more powerful than before, yet remarkably thinner and lighter.¹ It has the brightest, most colorful display ever on a Mac notebook. And it features up to 10 hours of battery life.² It’s a notebook built for the work you do every day. Ready to go anywhere a great idea takes you.
Posted by: Chicknfly
from Jacksonville, NC
Thin, light, and fast are the only words I have for this laptop. Coming from a 15" Macbook Pro with Retina screen, I am blown away by how much smaller Apple made everything, and even though it's obvious a 13" laptop would weigh less than the 15" variant, you really need to pick this thing up to truly appreciate it. It's bigger than a Macbook Air but weighs just as little. The screen is gorgeous. Compare it side-by-side with another Macbook, and you'll see it the difference.
I can't comment on data transfer speeds, and I haven't conducted any benchmarks. What I do know is I had no problem downloading and installing Eclipse, Unity, and Android Studio with ease and in little time. Downloads from my local Wifi reached 73.3 Mbps out of the advertised 75 --- speeds which I could never reach with my old laptop.
Final three things: the speakers, trackpad, and the keyboard. Sound from the speakers is adequate. It's loud but too high on the treble. Apple is advertising better bass, but it must be for the 15" models. This one in underwhelming. The trackpad is massive and takes some getting used to if you aren't familiar with the Force Touch trackpads offered in recent models. As for the keyboard, it's an absolute delight. I wasn't a fan of the 12" Macbook's keyboard. There isn't much travel as you depress the keys, but it grows on you. The new butterfly mechanism is very [enjoyably] clicky. I can't describe it other than "clicky." And it's satisfyingly so.
Other than these aspects, this is still the same experience you expect out of an Apple device. Consider investing in some USB Type C adapters, though, as there are none in the box. An extra bonus that caught me by surprise: 3-years of Apple Care for this device is only $250 instead of $350.
My Best Buy number: 2519798058
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Safeguard your 15" Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display against damage with this Thule Gauntlet 3 sleeve, which features a compression-molded EVA exterior and a padded interior for reliable defense against moisture, dust and impact damage.
Posted by: Chicknfly
from Jacksonville, NC
I am a college student who throws around his backpack with excessive force, flings books and papers out of with with extreme prejudice, and all around treats it like an unwanted step child. I leave this case in the pack with only one side open for quick retrieval of my laptop. It has been about a week now and I haven't noticed any new scratches and dents. I think it's safe to say this little case does its job well.
My Best Buy number: 2519798058
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I would recommend this to a friend!
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Enjoy games and movies on the 27" display of this Dell S2715H monitor, which showcases media in 1920 x 1080 resolution and delivers vivid hues thanks to an 8,000,000:1 mega dynamic contrast ratio. The HDMI (MHL) input lets you connect a mobile device.
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By Lermacr9
This is a great monitor. Excellent picture, connectivity is easy as can be. HDMI, 3.0 usb
Chicknfly
Jacksonville, NC
USB 2.0
May 21, 2016
Just so there's no confusion, these ports are USB 2.0. The speed is dictated by the monitor, not by the port you plug into your computer. I have a Logitech USB receiver, and the peripherals work well with the 2.0.
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Enjoy games and movies on the 27" display of this Dell S2715H monitor, which showcases media in 1920 x 1080 resolution and delivers vivid hues thanks to an 8,000,000:1 mega dynamic contrast ratio. The HDMI (MHL) input lets you connect a mobile device.
are cables required to connect to pc included? if not what cables are necessary?
Dell - 27" HD Monitor - Black
Model: S2715H SKU: 3112028
Model: S2715H SKU: 3112028
The monitor comes with everything you need -- the power cord, a usb chord from the PC to the monitor, and an HDMI cable.
7 years, 10 months ago
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Chicknfly
Enjoy games and movies on the 27" display of this Dell S2715H monitor, which showcases media in 1920 x 1080 resolution and delivers vivid hues thanks to an 8,000,000:1 mega dynamic contrast ratio. The HDMI (MHL) input lets you connect a mobile device.
Is this LED monitor?
Yes, it is.
7 years, 10 months ago
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Chicknfly
Enjoy games and movies on the 27" display of this Dell S2715H monitor, which showcases media in 1920 x 1080 resolution and delivers vivid hues thanks to an 8,000,000:1 mega dynamic contrast ratio. The HDMI (MHL) input lets you connect a mobile device.
How high does the unit stand off the desk?
I have a height limitation where I intend to use this monitor.
The tech specs say from desk height to the top of the screen, you're looking at 17.52". The monitor itself, without the stand, is about 14.25" from top to bottom.
7 years, 10 months ago
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Chicknfly
Enjoy games and movies on the 27" display of this Dell S2715H monitor, which showcases media in 1920 x 1080 resolution and delivers vivid hues thanks to an 8,000,000:1 mega dynamic contrast ratio. The HDMI (MHL) input lets you connect a mobile device.
Can this monitor be rotated (on its built-in stand) to portrait format, with the long dimension vertical?
No. It is strictly landscape.
7 years, 10 months ago
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Chicknfly
Enjoy games and movies on the 27" display of this Dell S2715H monitor, which showcases media in 1920 x 1080 resolution and delivers vivid hues thanks to an 8,000,000:1 mega dynamic contrast ratio. The HDMI (MHL) input lets you connect a mobile device.
Is this an anti-glare or matt-finish monitor?
Not at all. This thing is super glossy. I love matte screens, but I'm delightfully surprised by how good this screen is. I have zero regrets and recommend you give this a try if you're already considering it.
7 years, 10 months ago
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Chicknfly
Enjoy games and movies on the 27" display of this Dell S2715H monitor, which showcases media in 1920 x 1080 resolution and delivers vivid hues thanks to an 8,000,000:1 mega dynamic contrast ratio. The HDMI (MHL) input lets you connect a mobile device.
can this be connected to laptop?
Short answer: yes. I have my Macbook connected via a Thunderbolt / Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter, but a laptop with a built-in HDMI port will work, too.
7 years, 10 months ago
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Chicknfly
Enjoy games and movies on the 27" display of this Dell S2715H monitor, which showcases media in 1920 x 1080 resolution and delivers vivid hues thanks to an 8,000,000:1 mega dynamic contrast ratio. The HDMI (MHL) input lets you connect a mobile device.
Is this backlit
Enjoy games and movies on the 27" display of this Dell S2715H monitor, which showcases media in 1920 x 1080 resolution and delivers vivid hues thanks to an 8,000,000:1 mega dynamic contrast ratio. The HDMI (MHL) input lets you connect a mobile device.
Is this VESA 100mm x 100mm compliant ?
Yes, it is.
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