Maybe your particular model, unlike the many 'vintage' computers that were made after it, was so popular that Apple still has parts for it. So I can't really say if Apple does actually support your computer. Apple itself uses identical language because the laws surrounding service and warranty support vary around the world. In EtreCheck, I make sure to use the word 'may' in relation to this issue. EtreCheck is not an official statement of Apple policy. For some reason, your specific model is not listed in Apple's support document about 'obsolete and vintage' devices.

I double-checked and Allan Jones is correct. Second upgrade, inexpensive solid-state drive from OWCĨGB RAM and fast SATA 6GBps SSD: Office and Photoshop Elements take under 4 seconds to be ready to use. This is real app launch data from that model after adding RAM then, later, the SSD, that I observed with mine.ĤGB RAM and slow SATA 3GBps 5400rpm hard drive: Office and Photoshop Elements took 15-18 seconds to be ready to use.ĨGB RAM and slow SATA 3GBps 5400rpm hard drive: Office and Photoshop Elements took 15-18 seconds to be ready to use. Those of us who have reviews thousands of those reports may spot clues you may miss. To make certain something else so not causing the 'slows' and hard drive waring, please post the entire EtreCheck report using the Additional Test icon in the toolbar: That is MUCH cheaper that a new computer that is far more, shall we say, delicate. An 8GB RAM upgrade is under US$45 and 16GB is about $82. A 500GB SSD with install kit is under $95 ( here) and the cable is about US$15 from the same source ( Apple Hard Drive / SSD Cable For 13-inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) main drive bay). As far as cost tolerance goes, you can do all the upgrading at home including the drive cable that HWTech wisely addresses.

It was so popular in remained in the lineup unchagd for over four years.

Parts are available and ar far cheaper than those for a Retina model.

HD is user-upgradeable to SSD-HUGE difference in mine! Like getting a new computer.

Nearly bullet-proof, unlike the newer models built to win design awards instead of being robust.Supports up to macOS 10.15 (add RAM first).Last MBP with upgradeable RAM, up to 16GB if you get RAM from Crucial or OWC>.Not is it NOT listd among the vintage Obsolete products in this Apple article that as updated. In spite of the Etrecheck report, the 13-inch Mid 2012 MBP is support for parts and service through this coming September.

I have same model and I will keep mine running as long as I can.

Macbook pro mid 2012 replace hard drive