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How many more years will Apple support the 2020 MacBook Air M1?
I’m asking because my heath is bad (cancer) but I need to buy a new laptop. The question I ask myself is… should I save money and get the M1 or take a chance, spend more money on the M2.
appreciate your help.
I think Apple considers products to be "vintage" 5 years after Apple has stopped distributing them for 5 years. "Obsolete" after Apple has stopped distributing them for 7 years or longer.
This applies to hardware service and repair parts availability. You might get macOS updates for longer. E.g., a Late 2009 iMac can run anything up to High Sierra. High Sierra came out in September 2017, received a point update (10.13.6) in July 2018, and finally dropped out of "the most recent three" with the release of Big Sur in November 2020. So that particular machine could run a current OS for about 11 years, though with other Mac models, your mileage may vary.
Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty - Apple Support
I think Apple considers products to be "vintage" 5 years after Apple has stopped distributing them for 5 years. "Obsolete" after Apple has stopped distributing them for 7 years or longer.
This applies to hardware service and repair parts availability. You might get macOS updates for longer. E.g., a Late 2009 iMac can run anything up to High Sierra. High Sierra came out in September 2017, received a point update (10.13.6) in July 2018, and finally dropped out of "the most recent three" with the release of Big Sur in November 2020. So that particular machine could run a current OS for about 11 years, though with other Mac models, your mileage may vary.
Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty - Apple Support
Apple typically provides support for about six or seven years, upon which time the product becomes "vintage" and support becomes limited.
Hello ~ In addition to *John Galt’s* helpful information get the device that serves you best now. I also hope your health improves and take care.
~Katana-San~
How many more years will Apple support the 2020 Mackbook Air M
