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Q: Why don't we list model number with this information rather than the month the model was released? e.g. MacBook 2,1 or 5,2 or whatever.

Why don't we list model number with this information rather than the month the model was released?

e.g. MacBook 2,1 or 5,2 or whatever.

Posted on Oct 3, 2012 10:19 AM

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Q: Why don't we list model number with this information rather than the month the model was released? e.g. MacBook 2,1 or 5,2 or what ... more

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  • by BGreg,

    BGreg BGreg Oct 3, 2012 11:54 AM in response to pgwilliams@OAK
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    Oct 3, 2012 11:54 AM in response to pgwilliams@OAK

    Generally, Apple refers to it's systems by what part of the year they are released, ie early - mid - late.  Some people do provide the model number when they post questions, however, generally, the time of year and year released equals the model number.