The end of an era is becoming more concrete following a recent measure by Apple.
The days when the shelf was filled with the latest software and films of all kinds are now a thing of the past. The end of this era is now becoming more concrete with a recent measure from Apple.
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The mid-2012 13-inch MacBook Pro was the last to feature a CD drive. After operating for several years, Cupertino stopped its marketing in October 2016, then placed it 5 years laterin its category of so-called “vintage” devices. As it indicates on its site, the Apple firm considers a product to be vintage when it “stopped distributing it for sale more than 5 years ago and less than 7 years ago.»
Now, the 7 years having passed,The 13-inch MacBook Pro mid 2012 falls into the category of so-called “obsolete” devices.
No more hardware services
As soon as a product is considered obsolete by Cupertino, the firm no longer provides it with any hardware services, and prevents repairers and other suppliers from ordering parts for it. It is further specified on the apple support site that
Mac notebook computers may be eligible for an extended battery-only repair period of up to 10 years from the product's last distribution for sale, subject to parts availability.
Why not extend this deadline?
One might consider that 7 years is too short for a computer; many users have no problem keeping their device for longer than that. However, companies like Apple are adopting this type of strategy in order to focus more on the development of new devices.
The cessation of service with regard to so-called obsolete devices also makes it possible topush users to purchase new products, which are still supported by the various maintenance and repair services. Additionally, over time, maintaining old equipment may become less viable for all parties. At this point it is better to upgrade to a newer product.
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