I read article https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201624 and it's not clear what vintage means.
So what does it mean? Being that I live in the U.S. and have a "vintage" mac, can I get hardware support or not? And if not, what happens at 7 years when it becomes obsolete?
So we've got three periods:
What distinguishes them?
betaneptune wrote:
The what's the difference between 5-7 years and 7+ years?
hcsitas wrote:
db - this isn’t true. There is no such year rule.
You should read the link I posted.
Don’t need to. Your claim on year-based rules is incorrect. Maybe you need to repost it with gotchas? Doesn’t matter, it’s been called into question sufficiently. Have a good one.
hcsitas wrote:
Don’t need to.
"Reading is fundamental". 😎
I meant "I can't help what I think I understand." But, try buying an Apple brand HD, or Apple brand RAM, or Apple brand thermocouple (as supplied by OWC).
Elementary Watson.
With coolers on? How about a link on how that works!
I agree whole heartedly! Have a good one.
That particular model is Vintage - a heads up that it’s on its way to becoming obsolete, starting with the inability to upgrade macOS which is usually immediate (high importance security updates continue).
Until your iMac makes it to the obsolete list, it can still be hardware serviced/repair by Apple or authorized distributor. No Monterey though, sorry! All the best.
What's the difference between vintage and obsolete Apple hardware outside of France?
