Why the 2012 non Retina MacBook Pro still sells?

While it’s thinner and lighter and has better battery life, and the SSD is way faster than hard drives, it lacks the DVD drive, FireWire, Ethernet, and repairability. For many buyers, they’d rather save the $1100 and get the bulkier, slower, more expandable machine.

Is MacBook Pro going to be discontinued?

After announcing the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, Apple stopped selling its Intel-based MacBook Pro models. The new 14-inch and 16-inch models run on Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors, with prices starting at $1,999 and $2,499 respectively.

Can I put a non retina display on my MacBook?

Unfortunately, the simple answer is no. The graphics card would have issues running the display if you were even able to install it. The Retina display MacBook Pro also has different connectors and dimensions then the regular Macbook Pro and therefore not fit and not connect.

What MacBook Pros are no longer supported?

Which Macs aren’t supported by macOS?

  • MacBook (late 2009 or later)
  • MacBook Air (late 2010 or later)
  • MacBook Pro (mid 2010 or later)
  • Mac mini (mid 2010 or later)
  • iMac (late 2009 or later)
  • Mac Pro (mid 2010 or later)

Will my 2012 MacBook Pro run Big Sur?

As long as your MacBook Pro doesn’t predate the late 2013 models you’ll be able to run Big Sur. Note that the 2012 model that was the last MacBook Pro to ship with a DVD drive was still sold in 2016, so beware that even if you bought the MacBook Pro after 2013 it might not be compatible with Big Sur.

Is Apple coming out with a new MacBook soon?

The upcoming MacBook (Air) will release in the middle of 2022. It will have MagSafe, a 1080p webcam, USB C ports, a 30W power adapter, and no fans. There will be color options similar to the iMac 24. The bezels and keyboard will be an off white with full sized function keys.

What is the difference between retina and non retina MacBook?

How are Macs with Retina Display Different from Non-retina Macs? Aside from having a higher pixel density, Macs with retina display also have a wider viewing angle than non-retina Macs. In addition to that, Macs with retina display also offer larger screen resolutions compared to their non-retina counterparts.

Which Mac is obsolete?

The original 15-inch MacBook Pro became obsolete in July of 2020, and the 13-inch model has now followed suit. Apple classifies products that have been discontinued for at least seven years as “obsolete,” meaning that they are unable to receive any hardware service from Apple or its service providers.