installed 16 GB ram + SSD and is impressive how fast it is now!. For Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop stuff it can still be used for a couple of more years if not more...
@OrincyWhyteDesigns
3 жыл бұрын
SAME!!!! The trackpad doesn’t work and it’s incredibly difficult to remove ☹️
@BbPacman
3 жыл бұрын
So I'm not going tk regret spending 200€ for this model? I'm buying it for ps21
@Lag1914
3 жыл бұрын
I know this may be a late reply. I have the same Laptop. Should there be any concerns since apple will no longer provide updates that it may be open to viruses?
@BarryObaminable
3 жыл бұрын
@@Lag1914 it updates to Catalina and is still supported. Or bootcamp over to windows10
@DeadFieldofFlowers
2 жыл бұрын
How is it holding in 2022
@isaac2fly4you
3 жыл бұрын
the fact that im watching this video on a mid 2012 unibody MacBook Pro bone stock
@darlingtonokuanyono6603
3 жыл бұрын
I am watching on my MacBook mid-2012 Pro 13" in 2021 ... lol
@shade-e4836
3 жыл бұрын
Me too 😂😂😂
@charles3721
3 жыл бұрын
Omg same
@andiihsan2417
3 жыл бұрын
same here
@gabithink5079
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@alexholliday767
3 жыл бұрын
And me!
@Frisbeegrl11
4 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this video on my mid-2012 13" MacBook Pro. I bought this computer brand new in 2012 as a gift to myself for getting into grad school. I've upgraded the ram to 16 gb and a 1TB SSD. I love this computer! I plan on keeping it for a long time.
@ChrisRaspanteMusic
4 жыл бұрын
What version of Mac OS are you running
@Frisbeegrl11
4 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisRaspanteMusic, I'm running Catalina.
@pradipkadam4785
2 жыл бұрын
I use the same mid-2012 MacBook pro in 2021 with 2 SSD of 1 TB each, 16 GB RAM, and a new battery and it works amazing. It is a great laptop that allows you to change any part and still be functional. No other laptop is like this one...
@thomes85
2 жыл бұрын
can share more info pls? what ram what ssd
@BLVCKSEA
10 ай бұрын
I just bought one off of eBay in fair condition for 80 bucks with shipping with the same specs...bought a new battery for 25 bucks, 1TB SSD for 45 bucks, and got 16GB RAM from Timetec for 20 bucks. I also upgraded the OS to Sonoma using OCLP. Altogether I spent around 170.
@mrmartywaring
Жыл бұрын
I recently got this MacBook for $120. I updated the SSD to 1TB and added 16GB of RAM. It works really good,and it’s a good backup laptop.
@burntsouffle
Жыл бұрын
is this the 3rd Gen core i5?
@rayanedsn
Жыл бұрын
what’s about the battery life ?
@laneb.4205
4 жыл бұрын
Bought one yesterday for school... and KZitem. I am excited 🙂 didnt want to drop 900 for a new one.. glad I found this video.
@mattieguillory5182
4 жыл бұрын
so did i! mine comes in tomorrow :)
@fransenfiets
3 жыл бұрын
@Stanley Ipkiss I’m selling this exact one - $310 with the i5, SSD, and 16GB ram😀
@NASAbabi3s
3 жыл бұрын
@@fransenfiets hey still got it ?
@fransenfiets
3 жыл бұрын
@@NASAbabi3s why yes!! Throw me an email address and I can get detailed images and such to you👌🏼
@ebiemchioma5192
3 жыл бұрын
@TheGreekGod Physique please can you send the link where you got it from. Thanks
@maxboya
3 жыл бұрын
Watching this on my MCP 13 inch (Mid 2012) and it is still on it's original battery!
@dashawndouglas270
3 жыл бұрын
same! charge fast as well for me
@blackboxbs8642
3 жыл бұрын
How much is the battery life?
@caffeineGiraffe
3 жыл бұрын
Going to Uni this year and just bought this Macbook, so glad you gave it a good review! it arrives in a few days.
@BongoisaPyro
2 жыл бұрын
You sir got me good. The first 20 seconds I thought my phone was acting up and turned up my volume all the way just to hear you scream "the MacBook pro" 🤣 Thanks
@DylansDecoded
2 жыл бұрын
My bad on that one 😂😵
@SeanyBoodwah
2 жыл бұрын
Good video dylan but dont do this to us again lol
@markockwell
3 жыл бұрын
13" 2012 MBP with 16gig Ram and 512 Gig SSD = running latest OSX 10.15.6 , Final cut pro at 1080p and Affinity suite of apps with out any lag or slow down. The only problem I have is the Battery runs for 3-4 hrs on a charge but when I do Video Editing I plug it in - other wise battery runs out in 1-1.5hrs. Would not get rid of it for anything, its my baby..... Also use a 2008 8 core Mac Pro with 24 gig ram and 1TB SSD + 3gigs of HD, still good for HD and even some 4K video editing..... I hope they will both work for years to come👍👍👍👍. I prefer using the 2012 MBP more than my 2018 MBA any day of the week....
@shughes5725
Жыл бұрын
I recently moved from Windows to Mac. I really enjoy my new Mac Mini, but wanted a laptop for when I travel. However, a new MacBook was too expensive. I saw numerous videos about upgrading old MacBook Pros. I found a mid 2012 MacBook Pro for $165. I upgraded the RAM to 16 GB and replaced the hard drive with a 500GB SSD. I also replaced the battery. Very easy process, and all the parts were available at great prices on Amazon. I love my "new" MacBook Pro.
@abhayraj1281
Жыл бұрын
Same
@MsAjax409
Жыл бұрын
I just upgraded a 15" MacBook Pro mid-2012 to 16 GB RAM and a 1T SSD drive. I left the DVD RW drive. The two USB-A ports are version 3.0 (5 Gbps). I bought a Thunderbolt to HDMI adapter to output to a second screen or TV. I was able to upgrade the macOS to 13.1 (Ventura) using Open Core Legacy Patcher. It's replacing my well-used 2013 DELL XPS 13" touch screen laptop with 500 GB SSD and 8 GB RAM running Windows 10. Total cost came to under $300 for everything except software purchases. I can't believe how good this computer is for general computing use.l
@rayanedsn
Жыл бұрын
what’s about the battery life ?
@Techable-com
3 жыл бұрын
Well done Dylan! The MD101LL/A (2012 13" Macbook Pro 2.5GHz) is one of our best sellers nearly a decade after it's release! A couple of facts: Apple sold the 2012 until 2016 and it's Apple's longest seller Mac. It's the LAST of the Steve Jobs era. It's one of the last upgradable Macs and can have both RAM and drive upgrades. (as shown and noted by Dylan). It's also very easy to repair in comparison. You can easily swap most parts including the battery! This Mac is upgradable to OS Catalina but no further! We have a detailed video on this Mac if anyone's interested and sell them starting at $299!
@benjaminblack5888
3 жыл бұрын
I am running Mac OS 11.1 and MS Windows 10 using Parallels 11 on my early 2011 MacBook Pro. 16 Gb ram and SSD TB drive. It runs smoothly and fast. Easy to repair, full backup on another SSD. Apple refuses to sell parts but I can obtain them elsewhere.
@DariusPaveliu
3 жыл бұрын
This laptop is hopefully going to help me for my astronomy hobby.
@Beyonder1881
Жыл бұрын
I have 2.9Ghz version of the mid 2012 macbook pro. Upgraded to 500 GB SSD and 16GB RAM, and this is my go to laptop for writing and light media consumption. Its a classic beauty and has this awesome keyboard with excellent travel and response. It is great you can upgrade the SSD and RAM, something which is sadly no longer possible on Apple computers. The only drawback for this machine compared to the later retina models is the screen, which really is not that nice to work on compared to newer Macbooks. But then again, you can't have it all for 50-100 USD. By the way I also upgraded the OS to Monterey (patched) and it runs really great, has not slowed down at all compared to Catalina.
@alyanabeltejar4538
3 жыл бұрын
I have a mid 2009 MacBook Pro 15 inch and I still love it
@Afterimage_Rush
3 жыл бұрын
I bought a Mid 2012 MacBook pro brand new when they were launched. It lasted forever, until it died, working perfectly. Then I bought an used one for my youngest daughter, and works great. Yesterday I bought the same model, used of course, for me. It works flawlessly. It has a 1Tb hard drive. I ordered yesterday 16Gb RAM upgrade. I am in love with this model. You might find limitations. But, for moderate use, this is perfect for me. Great review video!
@kenbrown9500
3 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a mid 2012 and checked on the Apple site, it says the max RAM is 8Gb (2x4), is it ok to bump to 16?
@Afterimage_Rush
3 жыл бұрын
@@kenbrown9500 Yes! To for the 16Gb! I just received mine from Amazon and it makes a world of difference!!! You won't regret!
@Afterimage_Rush
3 жыл бұрын
@@kenbrown9500 they will sell in pairs (2 x 8Gb)
@rishabhmathur83
3 жыл бұрын
I took a MacBook Pro mid 2012 and replaced it with 8gb ram and ssd. It’s smooth as new. However it cannot be upgraded to Big sur. This could be potential issue in future. Also some apps start holding features which can only be functional on newer macs like zoom doesn’t let u apply virtual background without green screen.
@videoplusdvd
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my mid-2012 MBP upgraded with RAM and an SSD for about a year now, and It works very well for video rendering, 24/96 multitrack recording in Pro Tools, and other processor intense apps. The 15” unit has both audio in and out jacks, which can also be used for optical digital audio, and having the DVD drive still in it has not been an issue.
@ivantan7919
2 жыл бұрын
do it has a big sur os?
@jscorpio1987
3 жыл бұрын
For me, yes. It's absolutely perfect. It does everything I need it to do without any lag whatsoever. And Apple still hasn't released a new Mac that I've found compelling enough to to replace this thing with.
@jeffhands7097
4 жыл бұрын
I bought this puppy new, back in mid-2012 and have been really happy with it. When it was 3 years old I upgraded the RAM to 8 GB and swapped the HDD for a 500 SSD. Last year I upgraded again to a 2 TB SSD, 16 GB RAM and a new battery. It's great that all these upgrades were possible. It's definitely been worth it. I feel that this computer easily has another 3 years in it. I have a QUESTION however, Dylan do you or any of your viewers plan to upgrade to Big Sur Mac OS 10.16? I know it's not officially supported, which is a bummer considering how great this MacBook Pro performs, BUT I've read that there's a workaround to make it happen. That kind of upgrade is uncharted territory for me.
4 жыл бұрын
there's a guy called dosdude1 who makes patches so older macs can run newer mac os versions, i've not looked into it in a while but the last i remember seeing that any macbook that natively supports catalina should work with big sur alright, i've got the 2012 macbook pro and personally i'm gonna hold off on upgrading to big sur until the patcher (when it releases) is more updated and has less bugs as imo catalina will still be fine for the majority of apps
@Wh-3
4 жыл бұрын
Running 10.15.2 with 250 GB SSD, and 16 GB RAM. I use it for school (ppts, word doc) and internet surfing. It hasn't let me down. I didn't even buy it new, I got it 5 years ago refurbished from Apple. Upgraded it myself as it was slowing down but now it's as good as newer macbooks.
@DrB187
3 жыл бұрын
My mid 2012 mac pro is a tank. It's started running slow recently. Thinking of doing the 16GB RAM & 1TB SSD upgrade...hopefully that makes it run like new again 🤞🏽....thanks for your vid its given me the motivation to tackle this upgrade myself 👍🏽
@justyusuff4607
3 жыл бұрын
add an ssd and replace thermal paste for much cooler temperature, then it will run faster and boot faster, that what i did to my MBP mid 2012
@SURENITY
3 жыл бұрын
A $56 16GB RAM upgrade, and a $49 Kingston SSD upgrade does magic!!! I got a mid 2012 with an i5, for $150. I did the desperately needed upgrades. Runs like a new MacBook! It originally had a pathetic 4GB of RAM, and a shotty 10 year old HDD.
@edson3511
3 жыл бұрын
which ram did you buy been looking but don't know which is best to buy
@spaceforce0
3 жыл бұрын
Just found my sisters old MacBook and I might just fix it up and ask her if I can have it if she doesn’t want it anymore lol
@martinkrautter8325
10 ай бұрын
I have two of these running (used by my kids) and these were some of the greatest portable Machines Apple ever built. Equipped with 10Gigs of RAM and SSDs they are still absolutely usable, even for casual gaming of Roblox, Star Stable, Minecraft and the likes. Office Apps are no problem at all, obviously. Nothing serious ever broke, Charging Cables and Batteries had to be replaced once on the way, though. Still, they are out of OS support now and for my personal use I have the M1 Macbook Air which is amazing and far superior in every aspect. So yes, you can still use the old machine, but I would not spend any cash for it today.
@djmidnightwolf
2 жыл бұрын
Just found one at my local pawn shop for $30 as is with claim that it was password locked. Got it and turned out the previous person that had it deleted the partition and someone didn't know how to do recovery. Loaded the OS and it works great. Has a 1TB hdd, 12GB ram, and i5. I plan on swapping the 4GB stick to an 8GB and throwing in a SSD. Not sure what to use it for yet but djing, music, video editing, and just learning to use a Mac sounds like a good plan.
@francescopistone8267
2 жыл бұрын
watching this on my mid 2012 13 inch pro. I am so proud.
@alem6603
2 жыл бұрын
@00- How much did you pay, I am looking for a macbook of that vintage im wondering what a good price is, thank you in advance.
@wildcraft1062
3 жыл бұрын
16 GB 1600 hz DDR3 (Transcend) 1TB Samsung Evo Plus and now BigSur 11.1 on my A1278 MbPro mid 2012. Still Rocks 🎸
@roolaing
3 жыл бұрын
How did you install Big Sur?
@wildcraft1062
3 жыл бұрын
@@roolaing There are 2 methods if you need I can share, they exist in YT too, just follow the same to get BigSur using the trick
@roolaing
3 жыл бұрын
@@wildcraft1062 that would be great thanks
@wildcraft1062
3 жыл бұрын
@@roolaing Search Mr. MACKINTOSH, There is YT video on how to update BigSur on unsupported MacBook pro, I followed the instructions and it works great on MbPro 2012
@flynn8567
3 жыл бұрын
I just uncovered my 2013 mcp and I am so suprised that the battery (original) is still good and the actual feel of the mac felt so much nicer than even modern day machines
@Ryan_Revier
2 жыл бұрын
Your MBP 2013 can run on Big Sur OS since it can upgrade from the Catalina or High Sierra based OS..and that was the final upgrades and still getting security updates until 2023.
@wendycase1
3 жыл бұрын
Love my mid 2012 MacBook Pro i5! I bought it a week ago after my older MacBook didn't work so well. Did a great trade-in and I'm REALLY happy now I have SSD installed as well.I thought I would check out your comments on it. I definitely did the right thing swapping out my 2009 for this.
@wendycase1
3 жыл бұрын
.........and it has Mojavi. I can't pull the trigger on the Big Sur (unsupported) patch and risk messing it up!!!!
@adminhtc365
3 жыл бұрын
Macbook Pro Mid 2012 Intel i5 2,5 GHz Memory Corsair DDR3 16 GB VGA Intel HD Graphic 4000 1536 MB Hard Disk 1 Terabyte (SSD 500GB + SATA 500GB)
@eddieo.6880
3 жыл бұрын
Good job. The batteries also always need to be replaced irrespective of the cycle count. They are almost 10 years old. I got a new battery from Walmart Online Store for $38 with free shipping. My 2012 Macbook Pro is amazing and cost me a total of $350. 8gb Ram, 1TB SSD and brand new battery. Fantastic!
@pstash78
3 жыл бұрын
3rd party battery?
@HustlemanHustlonian
2 ай бұрын
I paid $350 for mine about 2 years ago, and I also had the same thoughts, wondering if I got finessed. YOU DID NOT GET FINESSED! This was the best money I ever spent. It is almost impossible to permanently ruin the firmware. Mine has been jailbroken, and I was able to run Monterey, an OS that they said couldn’t be run on this model. I decided to load Linux(Linuxlite) on it and don’t even use the Mac OS anymore, but I can if I want to. It is also heavier than the new ones, which to me, equates with durability!
@mavazquez1
4 жыл бұрын
Great Video. I currently have the Mid 2012 13' with Retina, 8gb Ram. I was pondering upgrading when the new 2021 MacBook Pro comes out. This evaluation helped a lot since the speakers just went. I think I'll hold onto it for now and not rush for the newest shiny thing.
@4am170
3 жыл бұрын
just bought one with 16gb ram and 500gb hdd, awesome!
@KERMIT_BN
3 жыл бұрын
yea i have one about the same as urs i also got start of last month but i think you should keep for at least 5 years because macbooks dont slow that fast and you can also swap things out to make it fast. again amazing and thanks
@BarryObaminable
3 жыл бұрын
Hell yes. I just bought one from school unloading old stuff. $115 dollars. It upgrades to Catalina. I just put in an SSD. The battery was a little old. but for $35, you can replace if you need to use it unplugged.
@bluebird1954
3 жыл бұрын
Most of these 2012 go for $400 on eBay 😐😐🤦♂️ I can't get a decent deal on it, at that price I might as well get a used Mac mini for $550 that's what more powerful for only a $100 more. But I need portability. What school was it that you got it from ? College, highschool ? Did they have like a certain date selling stuff ?
@BarryObaminable
3 жыл бұрын
@@bluebird1954 loyola University. Yes they auction it. You can't find it on ebay because people like me find them and then sell them for 400 on ebay. If I could go back in time I would buy every one the had. But I didn't know. I could it for a girlfriend to be nice as hers broke. I got 512gb sad for 51 dollars at microcenter. It's very fast now. Boots in seconds.
@chriscringle5160
3 жыл бұрын
The battery in these are not bad and I used to get 6 hours from mine, at least, when running High Sierra. Mojave and Catalina utterly destroyed the battery life on these machines.
@ExoticMfRon
3 жыл бұрын
Yup I get like 2.5 hrs now on mine lol
@latrinar
3 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful! I am about to start up some content creation and someone refurbished a 2012 Macbook and sending it as a gift. I was wondering how it stacked up.
@charlesmcgehee3227
3 жыл бұрын
****YES THESE MID 2012 Macbook Pro laptops are well worth buying and/or upgrading. For a $200.00 (approx) investment I added a Crucial 1 TB SSD, 16 GB of Crucial RAM, a new battery and a bit of my free time. I now have a brand new looking, pretty fast running little laptop. I loaded High Sierra and so far I have experienced no troubles at all. It boots fast. Applications run pretty well. Don't ever assume that an 8 year old computer can't perform and needs to be replaced.
@Techable-com
3 жыл бұрын
Right on! We do a pretty detailed overview of this model! One of our best sellers nearly a decade later!
@8instantramen
2 жыл бұрын
Managed to grab one for $120 *150$ thanks to taxes and shipping* I don't think they're worth it for $300 - $400 due to it's processor, atleast a 2012 model that is, when you can likely find a more recent model at that price range. Thanks for the insightful video man
@Kusoka1
2 жыл бұрын
Got a mid 2012 from daughter. Replacing battery and up the ram from 4 to 8 while I’m inside. Thanks for the info. I’m writing code for some electronic/logic projects so I don’t need much. Still finding my way around Mac coming from a Windows environment but I’m learning.
@awilson400
2 жыл бұрын
I love the idea of removing the CD for the old hard drive. As a novice, I think we would be able to do this upgrade ourselves. It may not perform like modern Macbooks, but it will do what I need it to do for blogging, podcasting, and general writing. the upgrades will definitely help with speed. Thanks for a great video.
@albertabdul-barrwang3494
4 жыл бұрын
I own one and it was my first Mac. I plan to upgrade it with a 8Tb SSD and I already maxed out the RAM. 16gb of RAM helps a ton!
@ChrisRaspanteMusic
4 жыл бұрын
What version of Mac OS are you running
@albertabdul-barrwang3494
4 жыл бұрын
@@ChrisRaspanteMusic Catalina. Big Sur won't work on it.
@krys5284
4 жыл бұрын
@@albertabdul-barrwang3494 Officially, though there are workarounds that will allow it :)
4 жыл бұрын
@@krys5284 the patcher is still in beta, things such as wifi don't work without terminal commands etc but it does sound promising when it officially releases
@SuperRachtan
4 жыл бұрын
I have installed catalina without any problem on same MAC as yours.
@pablowaxa
3 жыл бұрын
Why all KZitem videos about 2012 MBP Unibody are ALL about 13"🤔 Watching on the 15" a1286😊
@dariusmcclain16
7 ай бұрын
Man I just brought one for $300 but I’m seeing y’all prices y’all paid. I got did I get finessed?
@pushin90
6 ай бұрын
dam I just paid $37 for my Macbook it's a clean example too. maybe you did get a lil finessed, but either way enjoy it, still a great laptop.
@HustlemanHustlonian
2 ай бұрын
I paid $350 for mine about 2 years ago, and I also had the same thoughts, wondering if I got finessed. YOU DID NOT GET FINESSED! This was the best money I ever spent. It is almost impossible to permanently ruin the firmware. Mine has been jailbroken, and I was able to run Monterey, an OS that they said couldn’t be run on this model. I decided to load Linux(Linuxlite) on it and don’t even use the Mac OS anymore, but I can if I want to. It is also heavier than the new ones, which to me, equates with durability!
@limneyy
3 жыл бұрын
i’ve been looking for a cheap macbook for a while after i asked my mom to go get a laptop for me and she ended up coming with a 100$ chrome book that really isn’t good with gaming or editing content. and i’ve finally found a macbook for about 400$ so now i’m just going through reviews trying to see if it’s worth it since i also have the choice to get the iphone xr.
@KryptonicHD
3 жыл бұрын
iPhone XR will have the newer technology and if anything you can try editing on Luma Fusion on the phone! For 400$ it’ll be tough and a new phone compared to this MacBook will always a win!
@christopherlloyd9260
3 жыл бұрын
I have a mid 2012 MacBook Pro for sale if anyone is interested...has minor issues such as the space bar doesn’t work but other than that it works fine
@kitchenwitch4728
3 жыл бұрын
how much?
@kitchenwitch4728
3 жыл бұрын
and what are the specs?
@Xyusernameee
3 жыл бұрын
How much
@WoolseyCole
3 жыл бұрын
LMFAOOOO UR GONNA OFFER PEOPLE A LAPTOP AND THEN NOT REPLY HAHAHAHAHA thats kinda silly if you ask me #wap #girlboss
@Katmulla
3 жыл бұрын
My Macbook Pro Mid 2012 Works just like the same as New One. I changed Nothing. Moreover i have installed Windows too using Bootcamp. yesterday i upgraded from Elcapitan to Catalina and it works Perfect just as New. Mostly i use it for Programming .
@VincentTL
3 жыл бұрын
Quick question: do you know if a mid-2012 (A-1278) 13" MBP (non-Retina) memory can be upgraded to 16GB? Officially, it's rated for only 8GB. Thanks!
@VincentTL
3 жыл бұрын
Oh, you answered my question at 2:55. Hahaha! Note to self: Watch first, ask questions later.
@mohamadzahirahmad8766
3 жыл бұрын
Just got myself 13 inch 2011 model after watching the video.. i think worth it to get old mac in 2020
@raiderfly
4 жыл бұрын
Just using chrome and iMessage with my mid 2012 13" it gets about 2-3 hours. My battery is also severely degraded. I want to replace it but I don't want to spend the $100 lol
@MrIDGAF
3 жыл бұрын
@Kon Akina 今愛紀梛 - (3D13) You need to update your OS to run the zoom app. And your laptop might be slow if you’re running a failing hard drive (upgrade it to SSD) or low ram (4GB and lower is not enough)
@Boogfuardan
4 жыл бұрын
Probably going to get one of these for school so I don’t have to use the crappy chromebooks.
@Josh-zq4no
4 жыл бұрын
lmao great idea
@papiangelus
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for spending time out of your day to make these amazing videos. Have a good day!
@Lag1914
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I was thinking of getting rid of my Mid 2012 Macbook until I came across your video. Can you give a tutorial on how to switch out the hard drive and Ram?
@NorthernForester
3 жыл бұрын
Ive had mine since 2014. Upgraded to 250 SSD, then removed optical drive and added 500 SSD. (Kinda screwed up because I still don't know how to run them together as one SSD...) Then upgraded RAM to 8 GB and in 202o running strong and getting me through my second Bachelors Degree/Nursing School. If anyone could help with the running the 250 and 500 SSD's together as one I would really appreciate the help.
@9to517
3 жыл бұрын
There’s a video by a guy named zavits titled fastest 2012 Mac book ever where he combines 2 ssds
@goatman7362
2 жыл бұрын
I honestly wish this MacBook along with newer MacBooks were plastic with rubber bottoms like the unibody 2010 A1342 version. So there would be no issue with dents and stuff like that
@davidr1431
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. You've restored my faith in mine. Worth noting it can output to a monitor in at least 2k with the correct lead.
@SudhirDas2109
3 жыл бұрын
Still working great, yes battery has degraded a bit but still better than any mid level windows laptop!!
@camilo4510
3 жыл бұрын
I have this mac and my battery is starting to mess up, should i change it?
@charlesmcgehee3227
3 жыл бұрын
Just for grin's, try running your battery all of the way down below 10% and give it a full charge. See if that helps you out for a short time.
@rakeshraysim73
3 жыл бұрын
If the machine works slow on mac os, try installing windows into it, and it will work just beautifully
@__Danielleb
2 жыл бұрын
I literally just purchased this laptop like 2 mins ago. (W/ retina) I hope it’s worth the buy. ?? I just needed something to help me edit better. 🤷🏾♀️
@naeslovecharmspc3432
2 жыл бұрын
What is Retina?
@davidstone1826
2 жыл бұрын
Just make sure you swap the RAM and HDD if they haven’t already. Also they cap the software release at Catalina. It’s smooth and performs well but you can’t download Xcode so if you do need to there is an open-source solution to get Monterey on your computer.
@hashemen2211
3 жыл бұрын
Im watching this video from my 2012 MacBook Pro lol
@wendycase1
3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@matthewhajjar-betters3703
3 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about giving up my 2014 Mac Mini I bought new in 2016 in favor of the 2012 MacBook Pro, mainly for the sake of portability, meaning that I can not only watch KZitem videos, but mainly use it as a work computer to edit my own videos at home or on the go.
@OfZsoltAndHellOfficial
3 жыл бұрын
Literally the first time hearing "budget" and "Apple" in the same sentence. Great content though!
@tmyphmv8583
3 жыл бұрын
is it worth getting the exact one for 230 dollars preused?
@petarcizmar1579
3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@PinkRangerPH
2 жыл бұрын
I've had my macbook pro 15" for 10yrs now. I use it for editing videos, graphics, content creation and work related stuff. Iit was customized specs back then and I was one of the few who are on core i7 back in 2012 with 1TB HD. It was a hefty amount of investment but it still does its job well up to now. Planning on upgrading to 16TB memory as it only has 8GB of memory as of the moment. Battery performance is great. Believe it or not, the battery was only due for replacement this 2022. It's my go to computer inspite of the fact that I have the latest windows pro setup at home with a much higher specs. However, I still prefer using my macbook.
@MaheshBabu-mh9cq
2 жыл бұрын
I am stucked in os x lion 8...please tell me anyone...how to update
@johnstrataridakis8260
3 жыл бұрын
I've got a macbook Pro late 2013 and its working like a new one. You should buy one!
@adilaarab9344
3 жыл бұрын
what about using a second hand macbook 2012. i mean the point of security... is there no problem to buy it though it was already used and thanks for the video
@livingthedash6727
2 жыл бұрын
Is it good in 2022 for $180? It has 16GB RAM and Catalina.
@sosayo7881
2 жыл бұрын
if all things are as it supose to be, is a great price man
@livingthedash6727
2 жыл бұрын
@@sosayo7881 bought it. Only thing is, no iMovie. Can't be installed and I'm on the highest software version it'll go to. Keeps saying I need Big Sur. 😩
@deamoon5961
Жыл бұрын
@@livingthedash6727 Look for patched update guides and you can upgrade your software
@livingthedash6727
Жыл бұрын
@@deamoon5961 any idea where to start looking or what I'll need?
@JonTrott
Жыл бұрын
@@livingthedash6727 Look up Open Core Legacy Patcher... a freeware solution for you that will allow an easy and thorough install of the latest Mac OS, despite the machine being "too old" for it. I'm running it right now on this 2012 I'm typing on.
@motoholyness8795
4 жыл бұрын
Picked one up for 100$ on a Facebook Market whim in good shape. i7 12gb memory.My first macbook. Love how smooth it runs on Sierra considering its age. Might upgrade it with dual ssds.
@Pilkanozna4
3 жыл бұрын
Just put a ssd in mine over the weekend and she runs fast like new!!! Just need to sort out this battery life lol
@paulkennethprathipati
4 жыл бұрын
Just bought yesterday 🥰 A1278 model I5 2.5 Tomorrow I have to upgrade it to 16gb ram and 512ssd And great thing is The seller I bought from He didn't use this laptop not at all Battery life cycle count is 91 No dent no scratch And 60watts charger ❤️ Just like new one Can't wait to upgrade and rock in music production
@jehshik222
3 жыл бұрын
Does it matter which os you are running to do these upgrades? I’m on Mojave.
@zacharyhyman5087
3 жыл бұрын
Great Thankyou, will be my First Mac
@joannesmith7730
3 жыл бұрын
Will this MacBook Pro be obsolete in 2021?
@blvckvv999
3 жыл бұрын
Yep but it still didn't stop me from installing MacOS Big Sur.
@maishachowdhury3207
Жыл бұрын
Should I buy it now? Though its quite old
@Mama-ly2zg
Жыл бұрын
I’m planning on buying one next month I feel the laptop is just really strong
@nathanielngosy
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dylan. Thanks for this video. I'm planning on upgrading soon like you did since I just purchased a Crucial MX500 1TB. You showed how it could manage and edit 1080 videos. Just wondering your experience with it editing 4K videos as well as the rest here? I'm not going to edit extensively but only occasionally. Thank you.
@bryans8656
2 жыл бұрын
Amazon carries a nice optical bay adapter for installing additional storage and it's only about $11 US. I swapped out the original platter drive in my mid 2012 MBP for a 500GB SSD and put a 240GB SSD in the adapter to use as a Time Machine drive. It's a sweet setup, especially with 16GB RAM.
@salafiumm
2 жыл бұрын
Can you add links to the parts that you bought for the upgrade and maybe a link to a video tutorial on how to upgrade it. Thanks
@nadeemakhtarbhutta.6047
3 жыл бұрын
Bro, can you tell me the price of 15" 2012 model?
@nathanvorheswrx1770
3 жыл бұрын
$200-$300 depends.
@isaaclinzay8684
3 жыл бұрын
from what i’ve found they are kinda expensive like at $400
@MortyCapp
4 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks. Just bought one for general business use. Looking forward to using it.
@technoid4153
4 жыл бұрын
I put a 16gb ram with 500gb ssd and 500gb hdd it runs really good on Catalina.
@kosaygobran
4 жыл бұрын
Do you have lags sometimes?
@valdemirferreira5110
4 жыл бұрын
Me too, I didn’t get lags, very perfect set
@ja18musik
3 жыл бұрын
Is it wise for me to get warranty for a year or just YOLO it?
@karthikp965
2 жыл бұрын
Yep. HDD to Motherboard cable is complaint on this laptop. I have it replaced in 2016. in 2020, opened inside, cleaned all dust and eco system living inside macbook, re applied thermal paste and Ola its like new. As of this comment date i have been using mine for 8 yrs, 11 Months. Replaced HDD--> SSD; replaced 1 ramstick with 8gigs one. I can use it for 1 more year as main machine and then side machine. Over all happy with purchase. $1400 spent so far for upgrades, battery replacements(x2), Hdd cable replacement ($20, i done it). One can remove CD tray and replace with custom modules that can house HDD/SSD inside as secondary
@jayjayteodoro1077
4 жыл бұрын
Just what i needed thank you for this video!
@Primizzle
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao good! After seeing this video I don’t feel so bad with my 13” MacBook Pro 2012, had this for 6 years now. I upgraded it from 500gb to 1TB ssd, and upgraded the ram to 16GB. It still have the DVD drive in it tho. Just using it to remote work from home and for music
3 жыл бұрын
As long as Apple supports those machine yes, I think even Mojave supports this device. But I would stay on High Sierra as long as possible
@wendycase1
3 жыл бұрын
I have Mojavi, fully supported. I LOVE it!
@mrboom303
2 жыл бұрын
Great 👍 video I can play Second life on my MacBook Pro 2012
@70saxman
3 жыл бұрын
Just purchased a mid 2012 mcp through Amazon and want to upgrade. Question, you mentioned you swapped ssd to a 120gb, but you listed a 512gb ssd will that still work with everything else you did?
@speed4213
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had a MacBook and thinking about getting one like this for around $240. Just don’t know if I should do that or get a brand new one
@IronMan-ds5bi
3 жыл бұрын
I'd probably go for the 1st option. I've never used a Mac either but today i decided to buy a 2012 Macbook Pro in good condition for a reasonable price ($260-ish). The 2 big reasons being that 1.) If i dont like/cant get used to Mac OS, then it wasn't too big a financial loss. 2.) I've seen WAY too many Louis Rossman videos of how unreliable and poorly engineered the newer ones are, not to mention the complete lack of user upgradeability/repairability lol
@ryan1potter731
Жыл бұрын
I've just bought one in the uk off a site called cash converters for £170 inc shipping it has a i7 @ 2.5ghz and 240gb ssd and 8gb ram and a gt610 r something like that is that good? Bought it for investing and work stuff
@TheCyab
3 жыл бұрын
Planning on getting one of the newer models but the Air model. Have this current model and basically wanted to see if it’s worth upgrading the internals and to use strictly for creative work like content creation and music production (running Logic). So, thank you
@alexiscuh6426
3 жыл бұрын
I’m get one for music and KZitem and Netflix
@ThePinkPanther1982
2 жыл бұрын
You should try out Firefox on this MacBook, I switched from chrome and I prefer it.
@johnferraro178
Жыл бұрын
Brave browser even better... no ads
@shirlaninc
3 жыл бұрын
Hello: I appreciate your knowledge that you share with us. I have an interview and need to get the webcam for my mac book pro 2012 laptop. Any advice?
@williamkterrell
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent analysis and spot right on.
@deheckler
3 жыл бұрын
Funny I just scored this model off ebay pretty cheap yeah I will no doubt upgrade the RAM but I do dig the old CD Rom Player and it actually still works for playing Real Music from early 70's haha
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