Macbook Pro 2012, Apples Finest

In this blog post, I will try to explain why this 7-year-old bulky low-resolution non-retina mac is still popular.

This unibody notebook is apples final installation of the MBP series with optical trays/ DVD trays (but let’s be honest, no one uses DVD’s nowadays). This trusty old mac is inexpensive and honestly quite cheap and easy to upgrade.

MBP 2012 might not be as gorgeous as its younger siblings bit with a little tweaking might give them a run for their money. Also, let us not forget that this customizability means that this computer is more easily repaired than the newer models.

The stock model comes with a previously mentioned DVD tray, an ethernet port and firewire. Features that might only matter to a few, but are still worth mentioning. One thing that cant be upgraded is the processor, therefore buy a model which boasts a 2.9 GHz dual-core i7 processor.

Speaking of customizability, to get the best possible performance one must customize this notebook. A 16 GB ram upgrade is a must, also you must replace the seldom-used DVD tray with a 500gb or higher SSD. You could also switch out the stock HDD with a new SSD for optimal performance.

This notebook as old as it is is not that outdated. It has 2 USB 3.0 and 1 Thunderbolt port. It sports a multitouch trackpad and a low-resolution screen which might be an issue for some, but honestly speaking, most people simply don’t care.

Speaking of benchmarks, after an SSD upgrade it can compete with a few newer MBP and rival newer MacBook Airs and the MacBook. According to the Geekbench 64-bit benchmark, the MBP 2012’s base CPU is only 16% slower in single-threaded tasks and 25& slower in multi-threaded tasks than the 2015 13-inch retina MBP’s base CPU.

Simple tasks such as web surfing or running word processing software’s will be quite seamless. More complex applications such as Adobe Photoshop or Aftereffects should work without any hiccups, albeit it might take a tad bit longer to complete projects compared to newer machines. Programming won’t be an issue as well, although running multiple simulations could pose a challenge, it’s not something one couldn’t work around.

Since you are reading this article, it is safe to assume that you wish to buy an Apple notebook that is pocket-friendly and this notebook right here could be the perfect choice for you. Apple discontinued this particular MBP, there is nothing to worry about, as it still gets regular software updates and sports the latest Mac OS Mojave.

If you wish to get this particular notebook, you will have to buy a refurbished model. Some people might argue about the state of a refurbished laptops battery and its longevity. Fret not this MBP’s battery is one of the cheapest and the easiest to replace.