Eight years is an incredible lifespan for a computer, never mind a laptop. While the “Obsolete” designation means that Apple will no longer provide any hardware, repair, or replacement services for the MacBook Pro, it remains a capable machine for light-to-medium workflows. Internally, this was also the first MacBook Pro to move exclusively to SSD Flash storage and featured asymmetrically positioned fan blades to spread the frequency for a quieter operation. On the housing, the MacBook Pro with Retina display added an HDMI, and following the MacBook Air, dispensed with the slot-loading SuperDrive & FireWire port. 24” thinner & 1.14 pounds lighter) than the current 15” MacBook Pro, and introduced the first Retina display into the Mac lineup with a 2880-by-1800 resolution at 220 PPI. The unibody enclosure was stunningly thinner & lighter (.71”, 4.46 lbs. On June 30, 2020, & just after its eighth anniversary, the MacBook Pro with Retina display will officially be marked “obsolete,” ending all hardware services & repairs from Apple.Īnnounced during WWDC 2012, the MacBook Pro with Retina Display was a “Pros” MacBook Pro.
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