802.11ac technology for a MacBook Pro.

Also, you can refer this

http://techctrlr.com/features/2013/7/3/it-works-so-why-is-80211ac-not-in-the-ret ina-macbook-pro

to see that people have tried to swap the ac card from Air to pro machine.

Please, you don't like something doesn't mean that is not allowed/not exist/ not possible.

@Michaelmjw maybe not from the Apple Store, but we might still be able to buy one - you may want to check the following link out:

http://www.quickertek.com/products/QCard2.html

The ac module is called QCard 2. What do you guys think about it? I asked a compatibility question on their facebook page.

I abhor your particular conservative, pro-planned obsolesence mindset probably as much as you do ifixit guides. It's a perfectly reasonable question to ask whether there might be options for upgrading the wifi/bluetooth board in a pre-2013 rMBP without having to fork out €2-3k+ for the new model.

I specifically bought the last mid-2012 unibody MBP (along with the APP) for the very reason of not having to rely on Apple charging me extra for whichever particular upgrades (RAM, SSD) or repairs once the three years warranty is gone.

"integrated component of the logic board and not something you can just swap in or out"

"highly unlikely that anyone will actually now or in the future make an upgraded 802.11ac part"

"believe what you will" …indeed. Just wow.

Gee, I might lose sleep tonight knowing I've upset you

danielckw wrote:

These combo cards are using standard connector,

IntrusDave wrote:

It is a Mini-PCIe card with a propritery connector and can be seen here:

So which is it, standard or proprietary?

Not sure if relieved or disappointed to find out you're not a bot.