What year is A1278 MacBook Pro?
Identifying your MacBook
| Product Name | Model Number | Year Released |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Pro 15 Retina | A1398 | 2012-2015 |
| MacBook Pro 13 Retina | A1502, A1425 | 2012-2015 |
| MacBook Pro 12 Retina | A1534 | 2015-2018 |
| MacBook Pro 15 Unibody | A1278, A1286 | 2008-2012 |
Is the late 2011 MacBook Pro still good?
Yes, it’s fine for web browsing and media consumption. But without some hackery (and some glitches) going to Big Sur, you’re stuck with High Sierra. Another thing, battery life was/is never going to be great. That’s a big screen and power hungry CPU/GPU, so be sure and keep a charger handy.
What year was A1278 made?
For a Serial Number lookup, be sure to enter the entire serial number.
| Intro. | June 11, 2012 | October 27, 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Mid-2012 13″ | MacBookPro9,2 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 512 MB* |
| Storage | 500 GB HDD | 8X DL “SuperDrive” |
| Complete MacBook Pro 13-Inch “Core i5” 2.5 Mid-2012 Specs |
How can I speed up my MacBook Pro late 2011?
- Find resource-hungry processes. Some apps are more power-hungry than others and can slow your Mac to a crawl.
- Manage your startup items.
- Turn off visual effects.
- Delete browser add-ons.
- Reindex Spotlight.
- Reduce Desktop clutter.
- Empty the caches.
- Uninstall unused apps.
How long will a 2011 MacBook Pro last?
Overall, a MacBook Pro should last you 7 years on average. This is bit less long than what experts and Apple fanatics claim (7-9 years). It’s important to note that how long a MacBook Pro should last depends on what you actually use your Mac for.
How do I know if I have a retina display MacBook Pro?
Go to Apple logo (top left) > About this Mac. Click on Overview in the panel which comes up and the third line down Macbook Pro (retina). should confirm it.
