Sure sure, because you need to buy a 3-years old computer to "get stuff done". Serviceability? Most failures are related to HDD due to moving parts. With SDD, less prone to failure. Next is the screen/hinge. Equal serviceability in both cases. And finally, the cables. Equal serviceability as well. So really, claiming better serviceability with the 2012 model is splitting hairs.
Ask anyone which one they'd prefer to receive as a gift and they'll answer the newer one. Let's face it: you chose the older one only for the financial aspect.
I chose neither one, but my iMac ('11 granted, but because they actually last and I CAN upgrade RAM, the disk, ...) is a top of the line model.
And well, the part where the MBP is 3 years old is annoying, but it's even more annoying that that's the option Apple gives you if you need all these things.
Most failures are HDD related, indeed, but SSDs still break, people still figure they need more space after a certain while sometimes and quite frankly, you must not be aware that the Pro line of Apple's computers has been massively used by non-pros, so latter can easily happen.
What also happens is that you pay through the nose for more storage with Apple, oh am I sorry, prices shouldn't play a role in buying decisions, right? Or can they, I'm confused what that meant, because Apple obviously doesn't like educated buyers too much when they ask premiums for more storage that are several multitudes more expensive than DIY options.
Never had to upgrade RAM either, huh?
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