I'm still using my 2012 MacBook pro and it's holding strong

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Apr 6, 2025
12:08:14pm

Don_Juan_El_Guapo Truly Addicted User

I'm still using my 2012 MacBook pro and it's holding strong

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Don_Juan_El_Guapo

Bio page: Don_Juan_El_Guapo
Joined: Dec 1, 2001
Last login: Apr 9, 2025
Total posts: 44,194 (838 FO)

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This seems to good to be true...it popped up in my Google feed

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

Apr 6, 12:00pm

I haven't seen the price, but don't buy an Intel MBP at this point.

CougPrime

Apr 6, 12:01pm

I remember when Apple EOL’ed the PowerPC Macs. It was abrupt.

AggieWeekendCougar

Apr 6, 12:06pm

Nah, about right, just remember Intel is quickly falling off Apple's radar- you aren't going to get

Apr 6, 12:02pm

It is an 8 year old laptop.

paulb

Apr 6, 12:04pm

I'm still using my 2012 MacBook pro and it's holding strong

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

Apr 6, 12:08pm

Grab a used M1 Macbook Air. Better performance, longer support, stupid fast.

AltTabbins

Apr 6, 12:22pm

This. You can find them used for 400. Much better machine than the OP.

monteburns

Apr 6, 12:32pm

My work computer is an air..I hate it

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

Apr 6, 12:35pm

Is it an older Air or one of the new Apple Silicon models?

AltTabbins

Apr 6, 12:39pm

Yeah- I've never before encountered anyone 'hating' an M(x) machine, unless they just despise MacOS

Apr 6, 1:15pm

It must be older

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

Apr 6, 2:00pm

8GB ram......nope

DixieCat

Apr 6, 12:32pm

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