After this, Apple only made 13 models with Retina Displays.
This was the last of the 13 MacBook Pro models with a 1280 x 800 pixel display. That being said, at almost ten years old there is little arguing that any mid-2012 MacBook Pro hasn't done well to last this long. 13 MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) LEM Staff - 2012.06.11.
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However, Apple no longer supports these models in terms of software with macOS Big Sur being the last software update to include support for the mid-2012 MacBook Pro. Vintage products used to be ineligible for repairs in most regions, but Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers now offer repairs for vintage products for up to seven years, subject to parts availability. However, as the MacRumors report also goes on to note, people might still be able to get these older machines repaired depending on whether parts are available or not.Īpple considers a device vintage once more than five years have passed since it stopped distributing the device for sale. Youre going to be buying something that is the complete opposite of future proofing. Future OSes wont run and future apps and app updates wont run on legacy operating systems. Some parts are replaceable, sure, but that CPU and GPU will bottleneck you. Apple was selling the mid-2012 MacBook Pro as recently as October 2016.Īpple's marking of the product as being vintage means that it was last sold more than five years ago - a timeframe which came into play some time ago. Purchasing that 2012 MacBook pro will give you a short life span. Apple's mid-2012 13-inch MacBook Pro, the last to sport a DVD drive, will be marked as a vintage product come January 31.Īpple will be adding the device to its list of vintage products within the next two weeks according to a MacRumors report based on an internal memo seen by the site.
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