How long will the mid 2012 MacBook Pro be supported?

The mid 2012 model of the 13-inch MacBook Pro joins Apple’s list of vintage products as of 31 January 2022. This is because Apple stopped selling the model in October 2016, which more than five years ago. This is the last Mac Apple sold with a CD/DVD drive.

Does Apple still support mid 2012 MacBook Pro?

On the software side, Apple dropped support for the Mid 2012 model of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with macOS Big Sur in 2020.

Is the 2012 Mac Pro good in 2021?

(positive rant/easy minor issues) I’ve had my MacBook Pro Mid 2012 running High Sierra as my daily since 2017 when it was passed down to me, and I have to say, for its age, it’s still an amazing computer in 2021.

When was the last non Retina MacBook Pro?

Mid 2012 was when the non-Retina MacBook Pro last received an update. Since then Apple has religiously updated the MacBook Air lineup every year and launched and updated Retina MacBook Pros. But the non-Retina model has been ignored like a stepchild. Thankfully this overlooked MacBook hasn’t (yet) been discontinued.

How long will a 2012 MacBook Pro last?

five to eight years
We’d say five to eight years, but beware that you probably won’t be able to replace any faulty parts in a Mac when more than five years has passed since Apple last sold it. Before you buy a new Mac, read our article about the best time to buy a Mac or MacBook.

Is High Sierra obsolete?

With Apple’s release of macOS Catalina, High Sierra will be the third oldest version and will cease to be supported next year. As a result, SCSCF will stop providing software support for all computers running macOS 10.13 High Sierra on November 30, 2020 .

Is the MacBook Pro with Retina Display obsolete?

Apple declares 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2012 ‘obsolete’ By Mike Peterson | Mar 31, 2021 Apple has added the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display released in late 2012 to its list of obsolete products. The specific model was first released in October 2012, and was Apple’s first 13-inch MacBook Pro model to include a Retina Display.

When did the first Retina MacBook Pro come out?

The specific model was first released in October 2012, and was Apple’s first 13-inch MacBook Pro model to include a Retina Display. The obsolescencecomes about nine years after the product’s first release. In June 2020, Apple also added the 15-inch MacBook Prowith Retina Display to its list of obsolete devices.

Is your 2012 MacBook Pro obsolete?

Your old 2012 MacBook Pro will soon be officially “obsolete”. 1 • MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010) 2 • MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012) 3 • MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011) 4 • MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012) 5 • MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011)

What happens to old MacBooks when they become obsolete?

Apple will soon move another MacBook to the official “obsolete” list, a list where old Apple products go out to pasture. Once a device has been added to the obsolete list, Apple no longer offers support at their official Apple Store repair desk.