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Apple Adds Early 2011 13-Inch MacBook Pro to Obsolete Products List

bladerunner2000 said:
I use OS X daily (Hackintosh)
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My daily driver is also hackintosh, since it run cooler compared than genuine 2012 tower, it generate a lot of heat.

Im converted my 2010 tower with X99 system, to prepare just in case became obsolete. My genuine mac is only 2012 tower right now which considered endangered species.
 
yurc said:
My daily driver is also hackintosh, since it run cooler compared than genuine 2012 tower, it generate a lot of heat.
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Yeah, the heat was an issue when I was debating on a Hackintosh or a genuine Mac Pro. I still have to use a 2011 17" MBP at work... which I actually like.
 
So the writing's on the wall - two more years until I have to upgrade.

I hope we'll actually *have* one by then.
 
MacRumors said:
Meanwhile, the iMac (20-inch, Early 2009) and iMac (24-inch, Early 2009) are now considered fully obsolete worldwide. This means the pair of iMacs have lost their "vintage" status in California and Turkey, and are no longer eligible for hardware service or new parts from Apple or Apple Authorized Service Providers anywhere.
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I love my obsolete 2009 iMac 20-inch. It has 6GB RAM and I upgraded it to an SSD. I also installed Sierra on it even though it's not officially supported and it runs smooth as butter. Going on 8 years old and running like a champ.
 
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Earlier this week, we reported on Apple's plans to add select 2009 to 2011 model Macs to its vintage and obsolete products list on December 31, including 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models from early 2011.

In the meantime, Apple today added the smaller 13-inch MacBook Pro from early 2011 to the list. The notebook is classified as "vintage" in California and Turkey, and "obsolete" in the rest of the United States and world.

The early 2011 13-inch MacBook Pro is no longer eligible for hardware service or new parts from Apple or Apple Authorized Service Providers, except in Turkey and California, where Apple will continue to provide repairs and documentation for up to two years, or roughly December 2018 in this case, as required by local statutes.

Meanwhile, the iMac (20-inch, Early 2009) and iMac (24-inch, Early 2009) are now considered fully obsolete worldwide. This means the pair of iMacs have lost their "vintage" status in California and Turkey, and are no longer eligible for hardware service or new parts from Apple or Apple Authorized Service Providers anywhere.

Vintage products are those that have not been manufactured by Apple for between five and seven years. Obsolete products are those that were discontinued by Apple more than seven years ago. Apple and Authorized Service Providers make no distinction between obsolete and vintage products outside of California and Turkey.

Article Link: Apple Adds Early 2011 13-Inch MacBook Pro to Obsolete Products List
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Actually the MacBook Pro 13" (Early 2011) is VINTAGE in the US, and Turkey, and obsolete in the rest of the world. Apple will provide support for vintage products for 2 additional years in California and Turkey, but once it's been discontinued 7 years, it's obsolete, no parts what so ever
 
Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't there older models of MacBook pro that aren't on that list? I see 15 and 17" MacBook pro from that vintage, I see the 2009 MacBook... But what about the 2009/2010 MacBook pro 13"? The last core2duo models.
 
Mac 128 said:
I really don't get it ... For all practical purposes, it's the exact same Mac as the late 2011 and mid 2012. As far as I know the primary difference is processor speed.

Why is this being obsoleted, and not the late 2011? Moreover, why is it being obsoleted at all? They all use the exact same parts!
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Well, you cited a difference in processor speed. It could be that that exact interaction of the logic board is being discontinued because of some factor involving that specific processor that doesn't yet apply to the late 2011 models. It really could be something as small as that that would make is very difficult for Apple to continue supporting some of those parts.

But rest assured the refurbished/used market will remain a strong source for anyone who needs components for these laptops for years to come.
 
mw360 said:
It's fine, yes. But the 2012 is next, and that was one sale for four years. And was still very popular in its final year. Could some owners be left out in the cold after just one year of ownership?
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The 2012 (non-retina) 13" MBP won't be declared obsolete next year. You could have bought one with a three-year warranty (aka Apple Care) at little as two months ago. The obsolete status starts roughly five years after production and sales have stopped. The 2012 13" MBP might something shorter than this five-year range, but it won't be a one-year range.
 
mw360 said:
It's fine, yes. But the 2012 is next, and that was one sale for four years. And was still very popular in its final year. Could some owners be left out in the cold after just one year of ownership?

Hopefully these periods are set to extend in light of Apple's lazy update schedule recently.
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Bold:
No it won't, Apple still sold them last year, I bought one last year, they still have a couple of years to go.
 
justperry said:
Bold:
No it won't, Apple still sold them last year, I bought one last year, they still have a couple of years to go.
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They still sold them in October this year, and by accounts they were still selling very well, but if they were declared obsolete next year, some Apple cheerleaders in this forum would be claiming its a perfectly reasonable fate for 5 year old technology. Of course it wouldn't be reasonable at all, but as you say, it probably won't happen.
 
jaster2 said:
I'll be glad to say goodbye to my 2012 MBPr when they deliver a new MBP that has an HDMI port, SD card reader, and speakers that don't blow out. And doesn't cost over $3,000 after adding on all kinds of adapters. The only thing about my current machine that I will be happy to depart with is the terrible imprint ghosting on the annoying LG retina display.
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Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar - 1799

USBC to HDMI - 50 0 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-u...ffcode=pg199034&ksdevice=c&lsft=ref:212,loc:2

SD card reader with USBC port - 30 http://www.apple.com/shop/product/H...-us-kwgo-pla-btb-all--slid--product-HKR62ZM/A

Thats a total of 1880 - well under your 3,000 and the speakers will not blow out.
 
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