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Just had a MBP die with a failing ssd inside of 4 years. I never spent so much for a thing to die irreparably so soon. Life is better with a GNU+Linux daily driver.
Just replace the SSD and keep using it.
I also have a Macbook Air model A1466 that I bought back in 2014. It also can't update OS anymore. We hook it up to the TV to watch movies (stream and torrents) and I also let my kids do homework on it.
that’s impressive that it still works, how much more life do you think you’ll get out of it?
Not sure exactly but I got it sometime 2012/2013.
For the basic usage, I don't see it stopping anytime soon. The battery still holds for a few hours. Biggest pain is sometimes have to try a few different browsers to get certain websites to work.
Time to switch to Linux, old Macbooks get a second life when changing their operating system. Unlike more recent ones they can also be upgraded so you can get such a sweet new laptop with a recent OS and boosted SSD
My 2013 MBP is my lightning node. Those old laptops make great Linux servers. Add more ram and a new SSD and watch it scream
Not gonna lie, I have a macbook that is 10+ years old. Can't update the OS anymore and do have some hiccups now and then, but still works for web surfing, email, videos, etc.