icedchai
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Q: Do you think the 13-inch Mid 2010 will be obsolete by the end of 2016?

I had my Macbook since 2010 and it's almost 6 years old. I saw the update from Apple and it said that 15" and 17" Mid 2010 Macbook Pros are now obsolete.

 

I was wondering based on that, should the 13" Macbook be considered obsolete too? If not do you think that will change by the end of 2016?

MacBook, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Mar 13, 2016 9:09 PM

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Q: Do you think the 13-inch Mid 2010 will be obsolete by the end of 2016?

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Mar 13, 2016 9:11 PM in response to icedchai
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    Mar 13, 2016 9:11 PM in response to icedchai

    Which update are you referring to?

     

    Can you post a link please in your Reply?

  • by icedchai,

    icedchai icedchai Mar 13, 2016 9:24 PM in response to Carolyn Samit
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    Mar 13, 2016 9:24 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

    Hi Carolyn,

     

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201624

     

    It was last updated Mar 8, 2016.

  • by Lanny,

    Lanny Lanny Mar 13, 2016 11:38 PM in response to icedchai
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    Mar 13, 2016 11:38 PM in response to icedchai
    I saw the update from Apple and it said that 15" and 17" Mid 2010 Macbook Pros are now obsolete.

    Only if you live outside of the U.S. or Turkey. Where do you live?

  • by Limnos,Helpful

    Limnos Limnos Mar 14, 2016 7:45 PM in response to icedchai
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    Mar 14, 2016 7:45 PM in response to icedchai

    That document mostly refers to hardware support such as taking a broken computer to an Apple Service Provider and getting a broken part replaced.  If something goes wrong after that you can often find non-Apple service providers who can do the repairs or upgrades.

     

    Software is another matter and is more vague.  I know with my late 2008 MacBook I was lucky with the last OS upgrade release that it was just included in the list of supported computers.  We do not know for sure what Apple will and will not do but 8 years is clearly time when people should not be surprised if their computers do not make the cut in the next set of software releases.  Another example is the people who bought iOS devices running iOS9 but have computers from early 2008 and earlier who cannot upgrade to OSX version required by the iTunes version needed to sync their iOS9 devices.  For some people it is a case of they can't upgrade the OSX version and in others it is a case of they do not want to but are in a tight spot.

     

    So again we have no idea what Apple plans on doing but typically you can keep a computer for about 10 years before you really get significantly cut off by Apple's upgrades unless you feel you absolutely have to be running all the latest hardware and software and iCloud features.

  • by icedchai,

    icedchai icedchai Mar 14, 2016 7:48 PM in response to Limnos
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    Mar 14, 2016 7:48 PM in response to Limnos

    Thank you very much for your help!

     

    The reason why I ask is recently my Macbook's fan has been running extremely hot and loud. The last time this happened the entire hard drive failed and I had to get it replaced within 1 year of owning it.

     

    I was getting worried that if it happened again I would just be off better buying a new laptop vs. trying to get it fixed because it's getting close to be obsolete.