While most MacBook models tend to look similar, they can differ internally in a big way. For example, the and inch MacBook Pro might look the same, but the latter, with its M1 chip, offers far superior battery life and performance. How has the MacBook Pro changed over time, and how has it remained so popular? We take a look back at Apple's premier laptop. Rajesh Pandey started following the tech field right around the time Android devices were going mainstream. He closely follows the latest development in the world of smartphones and what the tech giants are up to.
He loves to tinker around with the latest gadgets to see what they are capable of. Share Share Tweet Email. Rajesh Pandey Articles Published. Subscribe to our newsletter Join our newsletter for tech tips, reviews, free ebooks, and exclusive deals! Click here to subscribe. Whatever your reason, there are ways to find out just how old your Mac is, in Apple terms that is.
So how does this work and how do you know the real age of your Mac? And like any other computer, the Mac you purchased has technical specs that are attached to that particular model in that particular year. Click the Apple icon in your menu bar and select About This Mac.
As you can see in the screenshot below, my Mac is from Mid This handy About This Mac screen also gives you details that can be useful for other things. You have your serial number, amount of memory, and the processor. 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? That too can be replaced. Oops, liquid damage. That's a bit more to repair, but MacMan does that too. Upgrades like RAM or switching to a solid-state drive. SATA drives have moving components and tend to have a higher failure rate. Operates with flash storage and no moving components make these more reliable. Newer technology and is what the industry is moving towards. Price is coming down which makes this a great upgrade option.
RAM Memory. Todays base amount of ram. Better for applications such as iPhoto, iMovie, etc. Makes your Mac run more smoothly. If you are working with graphic applications, such as Adobe, or a number of applications at once, you will want at least 32GB of ram. What does this all mean? Talk to us. If your Mac is 3 to 5 years old the effective performance will start to decrease.
You should consider your options.
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