So if you’re still in the market to buy this thing (in other words, you have no idea new MacBook Pros and the 13-inch way-faster-than-this-machine MacBook Air exist), you can pick it up here for $829, a much more reasonable price for a computer released in 2012 and includes everything it does. It’s worth noting that while you can’t get this laptop anymore new, you can still grab a refurbished model with shipping times as early as October 31st. Surely, Apple could’ve sold this thing for about $800-$900, but they chose $1099, one reason why many probably didn’t opt for this model. This thing could last you 7 hours on a full charge, while plenty of IO like a MagSafe connector (something absent from the latest MacBooks), USB-A ports, an Ethernet jack, and even a Kensington lock slot were all present.

If you recall, this MacBook Pro had a 13.3-inch 1280×800 display, a 2.5 GHz Dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, the infamous SuperDrive DVD/CD combo, and Intel HD Graphics 4000. The system also has a 512GB NVMe SSD and a built-in DVD disc drive. The built-in USB cable ensures simple connectivity. Why this didn’t occur sooner is beyond me, but it’s likely due to Apple holding off until the debut of the new, $1499 13-inch MBP similar to its big brother who has a Touch Bar and Touch ID. Apple Mac Mini M1 8-Core Desktop With 512GB SSD, 8GB RAM for 799.00 (List Price. Create customized DVDs with this Apple® SuperDrive 8x external DVD±RW/CD-RW drive that features support for double-layer media, so you can easily back up your important files.

This laptop has sat in the company’s MacBook lineup for 4 years and is now at the end of its lifespan. With the launch of Apple’s new MacBook Pros, the company is officially discontinuing the outdated 13-inch MacBook Pro with optical drive.

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