macOS 10.14 Mojave Drops Support for Many Older Machines

[johnyslats]

Just made the cut with my iMac

 

[flyinmac]

Appears they’ve used the GPU to disqualify older models again.

The amazing benefits of integrated components that can’t be swapped.

 

[Mad Mac Maniac]

I hope my mid-2013 Macbook Air will continue to get updates for many years to come. It's performed amazingly these past 5 years, it still performs amazingly, and I plan to continue to use it for another 5+ years

 

[pika2000]

Whew, my 2013 MacBook Pro sighed in relief.
For those with unsupported Macs, it’s not like your Macs suddenly stop working. In fact, Apple always support the latest and -1 releases of macOS. So your machines will still be running like they are today, nothing’s changed.

 

[davidg4781]

It's too bad that my mid-2010 iMac—which still runs as well as the day I got it—will not be able to run Mojave. Fair, though; the thing is nearly eight years old.

For those whose devices will not run Mojave: do not fret; this is not the "end of the road" for your computers! Indeed, so long as Apple continues to support High Sierra (likely for two more years) your device ought not to be considered obsolete.

EDIT: and yes, while my iMac was indeed ~$2,500 back in 2010, the reality is that I have had no problems with it in eight years; absolutely none. That to me is worth the Apple price premium. I'll gladly buy another iMac a couple years down the line.

Very true. I had one of the original MacBooks and it worked fine after it dropped OS X support. The only thing is when Safari stops upgrading, or there are features that aren't available anymore. I think the tipping point for me was I was finally able to get an iPhone and I wouldn't be able to use it properly with iTunes. That was back then when it was almost necessary.

 

[SvtMacGuy]

Like a handful of you, Gonna have to get a New Mac before I can install Mojave. Sadly. Mine, is falling out of date.

 

[Killa Aaron]

This is sure to make some mad.

Me, I want that dark mode for finder, Safari and iTunes.

 

[Mizouse]

They better update the Mac Mini, pretty soon macOS wont even support the 2014s

 

[jackietreeh0rn]

End of the road for my late 2011 13" MBP then. Sigh.

 

[Glmnet1]

Whew, my 2013 MacBook Pro sighed in relief.
For those with unsupported Macs, it’s not like your Macs suddenly stop working. In fact, Apple always support the latest and -1 releases of macOS. So your machines will still be running like they are today, nothing’s changed.

Unless you need the latest version of Safari, Xcode or any other Apple apps for work.

 

[macduke]

Barely made it in with my 2012 retina MBP at home! My work machine will still be good for some time. I think this is the real sign that I should upgrade next year. Want to see what the Mac Pro redesign has in store and then I'll make my decision.

 

[kevinp8192]

End of the road for my late 2011 13" MBP then. Sigh.

Yeah. My late 2011 13" MBP is upgraded with 16 GB of RAM, a core I7 processor, and an 512 GB SSD. It should be able to accommodate Mojave, and yet, it will not. it's too bad they go by model, and not capabilities.

 

[trusso]

Dropping support for seven year old macs? Outrage!

I know, right?

This wouldn't be nearly as big an issue if Apple actually made computers that were still upgradable. The post-2012 Apple has everything soldered, screwed and secured with nary an upgrade possible unless you want to void your warranty. My trust ol' 2010 MBP has allowed me to upgrade the RAM and HD twice over in the 8 years I've had it. (Plus the optical drive and full set of ports which continue to come in handy.)

I love the Apple ecosystem, but I've got some decisions to make in the next few years. Do I switch to Linux? Do I buy one of Apple's current offerings? Do I switch to Windows?

The ironic thing is, if Apple had continued to make laptops with standard ports and perhaps even optical drives, I would have bought a new one three years ago. I'm holding on to my 2010 model because it's one of the last that aligns with my computing philosophy.

 

[MBAir2010]

It’s fair to end suppport for my 8 year old Air. But why the hell not provide a fair replacement device?

I surely won’t spend more than a 1000€ for a 10 year old design a second time again. Also, the current MacBook with a 480p(!) FT camera and the butterfly keyboard are a rather ridiculous option if you consider the price point. For me the Back to the Mac campaign was a promise that Tim Cook actually never delivered.

I just hope our MacBooks will still function in 2 years as today, were safari, Flickr.com and other websites still run the same speed and reliability.
To be quite honest, I’m tired of the new OSXs and having to upgrade our equipment just for couple of mundane features.

 

[Rudy69]

My good old iMac is still holding on. But I've been looking at replacing him for a while so it's only a matter of time I guess

 

[trusso]

End of the road for my late 2011 13" MBP then. Sigh.

Right there with ya, pal.

 

[MrGuder]

So does this mean i can update from Sierra to Mojave or do I have to go to High Sierra first?

 

[tennisproha]

This is a bit ridiculous. At the price of these machines, Apple should at least support them for 10 years.

 

[ErikGrim]

This is a bit ridiculous. At the price of these machines, Apple should at least support them for 10 years.

Really? That’s common with tech products and consumer goods is it?

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Damn. End of the road for my 2011 iMac then. Then again, I can't even install High Sierra because the hard drive died and it won't allow me to install it on an external SSD (something about "invalid firmware" which can't be updated).

I also have a 2011 MacBook Air which would have made a great machine to install the beta on. Sigh.

2011 owner here too. I can't complain as High Sierra is a great OS in itself, but it's high time I lay this thing to rest.

 

[Alphazoid]

Ah well... My 2011 MBP is officially old now and this makes me reconsider buying a Windows machine to replace it instead of a new Mac... If that's not planned obsolescence I don't know what it is. Longevity is one of the big advantages of owning a Mac but sadly it seems that they'd rather have a dark mode and a bunch of users forced to upgrade -> $$$.

Its a 7yr old computer...

Yeah. My late 2011 13" MBP is upgraded with 16 GB of RAM, a core I7 processor, and an 512 GB SSD. It should be able to accommodate Mojave, and yet, it will not. it's too bad they go by model, and not capabilities.

Its by GPU actually

 

[pika2000]

Unless you need the latest version of Safari, Xcode or any other Apple apps for work.

And you cannot afford even a 2012 Mac? Let’s be serious.

 

[Glmnet1]

Really? That’s common with tech products and consumer goods is it?

Windows 10 requirements:

These look like the specs of an average 2004 computer.

 

[MBAir2010]

Damn. End of the road for my 2011 iMac then. Then again, I can't even install High Sierra because the hard drive died and it won't allow me to install it on an external SSD (something about "invalid firmware" which can't be updated).

I also have a 2011 MacBook Air which would have made a great machine to install the beta on. Sigh.

You still own great computer, just pretend Mojave never happened

Go,outside, the graphics are amazing, unless you are in New Jersey!

 

[jeremiah256]

Well, this is going to be an important year for me. iOS is already my unofficial main OS, with macOS second, and Windows 10 third. I have to review the announced updates to macOS. I may go to the dark side temporarily until I get a sense on where Apple is going with the MBP and iOS integration is completed.