Apple has revealed the world 's thinnest laptop that experts say could pave the way for an 'iPad Mega ' later this year . The new machine , called simply the MacBook , boasts a 12 inch screen and a full size keyboard - but is just 13.1 mm thin and weighs two pounds . It also boasts a radical new port , called USB-C , that allows it to use a single connector for power , and to hook up to other devices and even a TV . Scroll down for video . Apple has revealed world 's thinnest laptop that experts say could pave the way for an 'iPad Mega ' this year . Measuring 13.1 mm at its thickest point , the new MacBook design is 24 per cent thinner than the 11-inch MacBook Air . It has a 12-inch display with a 16:10 aspect ratio , measuring 0.88 mm thin and a resolution of 2304 x 1440 . Its trackpad features built-in force sensors that allow you to click anywhere with haptic feedback . The design is the most compact logic board ever in a Mac , measuring 67 per cent smaller than the 11-inch MacBook Air . It is the first fanless Mac notebook for silent , efficient performance . MacBook also has several hours of wireless web browsing and up to 10 hours of iTunes movie playback . Experts say the machine blurs the line between the iPad , iPhone and Macbook range . 'It seems more iPad than Mac , and joins the two ranges together , ' said Stuart Miles of Pocket-Lint.com . 'It is also easy to see where the rumours of the iPad Pro came in . It 's very easy to see how this could be turned into a large iPad , with a removable keyboard . ' Apple 's Phil Schiller boasted the firm had 'reinvented every technology in it . ' For instance , Apple has redesigned the keyboard . claiming it is four times more accurate . There is an LED under every key , so the entire keyboard has a uniform glow and can be used in the dark . There is a new , pressure-sensitive Force Touch trackpad too so users can fast forward a film by applying more pressure . The MacBook has the same 'taptic engine ' as the Apple Watch , uses 30 per cent less energy than the previous model and is the first fanless logic board . This makes the components 67 per cent smaller . Ian Fogg , an analyst with IHS , told MailOnline 'What Apple is doing here is following its visa for the Mac , its adding in the best features form the iPhone and iPad , and making it thinner and lighter . 'They 've also kept course on not putting a touchscreen in there , and innovation with the touchpad . Apple has revealed world 's thinnest laptop that experts say could pave the way for an 'iPad Mega ' this year . Pictured is Apple CEO , Tim Cook , admiring the latest MacBook , which will be available on 10 April . Apple 's Phil Schiller boasted the firm had 'reinvented every technology in it . ' For instance , the firm has redesigned the keyboard . claiming it is four times more accurate . Measuring 13.1 mm at its thickest point , the new MacBook design is 24 per cent thinner than the MacBook Air . Experts say the machine blurs the line between the iPad , iPhone and Macbook range . Pictured on the left is CEO Tim Cook revealing the MacBook at an event today in California . 'The opportunity for Apple with the Macbook is to grow the Mac at the expense of competitors . The firm has also struck every component - the main logic board is 67 per cent smaller than in previous MacBook Air , allowing more batteries to be installed in the case , for instance . Measuring just 13.1 mm at its thickest point , the new MacBook design is an amazing 24 percent thinner than the 11-inch MacBook Air . Batteries were created in sheets to fit the inside of the machine perfectly . The notebook comes in silver , space grey and gold , starts at $ 1,299 for 8GB memory and will ship from 10 April . The price starts at £1,049 in the UK . 'Apple has reinvented the notebook with the new MacBook , and at just two pounds and 13.1 mm , it 's the thinnest and lightest Mac ever , ' said Philip Schiller , Apple 's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing . 'Every component of the MacBook reveals a new innovation . 'From its fanless design , ultra-thin Retina display and full-size keyboard that 's 34 percent thinner , to its all-new Force Touch trackpad , versatile USB-C port and breakthrough terraced battery design , the new MacBook is the future of the notebook . ' The notebook comes in silver , grey and gold ( pictured ) , starts at $ 1,299 for 8GB memory and will ship from 10 April . The price starts at £1,049 in the UK . Pictured is Phil Schiller , Apple vice president of product marketing . Batteries were created in sheets to fit the inside of the machine perfectly . The can last all day , Apple says . 'Apple has reinvented the notebook with the new MacBook , and at just two pounds and 13.1 mm , it 's the thinnest and lightest Mac ever , ' said Philip Schiller , Apple 's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing .
The device is 24 per cent thinner than the 11-inch MacBook Air . It blurs the line between the iPad , iPhone and the Macbook range . Apple says the full size keyboard is now four times more accurate . Device comes in silver , space grey and gold , and will ship this year . It starts at $ 1,299 for 8GB memory in the US , and £1,049 in the UK .