Apple MacBook Pro Model A1286 Declared Vintage - The End Of An Era
Read OriginalThe author recounts Apple declaring their Late 2008 MacBook Pro (Model A1286) as 'vintage,' making original parts like batteries unavailable. Despite the machine's capability for scientific programming, the lack of OEM support led to selling it and upgrading to a used 2011 MacBook Pro. The article discusses Apple's vintage product policy, the longevity of older tech, and the trade-offs with newer, less-upgradable models.
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