These three ex-best sellers are now obsolete MacBook models announced by Apple. Besides raising questions among many users as to what really constitutes something being obsolete, it raises yet another question; why is it so important in advancing to an upgraded MacBook (or for that matter any device)? This is extensively discussed below.

Apple MacBook Air

What Does Obsolete Mean?

To declare something as obsolete, according to the company:

No hardware repairs or services are available anymore with official credentials beyond Apple's lifetime;

Parts support will cease from the company's Stores and authorized service centers;
No new software updates or security patches will be given.

Old MacBooks become an inconvenience over time for their users, the most common being security and app compatibility.

Which Three Apple MacBooks Are Obsolete?

As an announcement the following three models are now made obsolete:

The MacBook Pro (certain 2017 models)

The MacBook Air (2017)

The MacBook 13-inch(2017)

This was the model which had been highly rated over the years, with a processor and battery technology that had gone into obsolescence by its newer competing versions.

Reasons To Upgrade

If you are still using these obsolete MacBooks, it would be better to upgrade. Here are reasons:

Security risks: The device has no new updates, which offer new vulnerability entries for cyber attacks.

App compatibility issues: Their last software and tools are placed differently from older macOS versions.

Performance limitations: New workloads like video editing, high-end graphics, or coding-the older MacBook will not be able to handle.

Decreased resale value: Obsolescence is a phenomenon almost inevitable in technology; hence, the closer one gets to obsolescence, the less favorable the market value usually becomes- better for everyone if the upgrade is done as soon as possible.

Apple MacBook 13 inch

What New Alternative May Be There

With it, has now launched the MacBook Air M2, and the MacBook Pro M2/M3 series. These include:

Powerful Apple Silicon chips

Long-lasting batteries

Modern designs with advanced display technology

Definitely, these new models stand as the best option for any person looking for a reliable device for work or school.


With Apple's announcement, it is now the time for users of older MacBook models to make a choice on what to do. Use of outdated machines will entail security, performance, and software problems. Best decision to make-be swift in upgrading to a modern and robust new MacBook model.

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