Click on the Apple icon and when the dropdown menu comes up, click on About This Mac. This is usually the first option in the menu so it is easy to find. Once you click on this, you will see a screen appear that looks like this:. This will tell you a bunch of different information about your computer including the model number, operating system, processor, memory, graphics and year. The year will be listed first right by the model number.
Another way to find out the year of your MacBook Pro is by using the serial number located on the computer to figure it out. I thought it would be of interest to any Mac owner. Your serial number tells what year and week of the year your Mac was made, as well as which factory built it. Unfortunately, Apple considers this information a trade secret despite the fact I found it on a public newsgroup. Posting this information here led to a strong letter from Michael S.
The computer profiles on Low End Mac indicate a range of dates during which a model was produced. Most iMacs will come with larger hard drives as a standard configuration.
Mac Mini years. A Mac Mini is usually more of an entry level Mac, but can be configured with faster processors, expanded memory and larger hard drives that will extend the life span.
This makes their effective life span 3 to 5 years. Mac Pros and iMac Pros years. A typical Pro can have a useful life of 3 to 8 years depending on the configuration and use. Most Mac Pros are for power users. Depending on how it's used, will be a determining factor in it's useful life. The more the user depends on speed and performance for high end use, the more quickly they will want to trade it in and replace it. Every 3 to 4 years is a more realistic life span when it comes to a production computer.
Operating Systems Support years. System hardware requirements to run new operating systems vary. Apple will generally upgrade the MacOS once per year. Most Macs will be able to be upgraded to the current operating system for about 4 to 6 years. Apple provides system requirements with each new MacOS release. Apple guidelines.
To find out what operating systems your Mac will support click here. Repairs or component replacement. Repairing failed, worn out, or broken components maybe a good option, but consider the cost and the age of the computer. Check out our post on Vintage Apple Products. Maybe the battery in your MacBook is not working properly, that can be replaced. Broken screen? While most of the Macbook models seem similar, but there is a huge difference in their specs.
For example, the and Macbook Air might look the same, but their specs will be different. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Laptops Informational How To. Table of Contents. How long should Macs last? Which lasts longer MacBook Pro or Air?
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