Apple declares mid-2012 MacBook Pro obsolete globally, ending support for laptops with optical drives. macOS Big Sur no longer supports this model. External SuperDrive available but needs USB-A adapter. Removal of optical drives caused controversy. Last MacBook with CD/DVD drive marks end of physical media era.
Apple adds the last MacBook Pro with a CD drive to its obsolete list
February 01, 2024
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Apple declares mid-2012 MacBook Pro obsolete globally, ending support for laptops with optical drives. macOS Big Sur no longer supports this model. External SuperDrive available but needs USB-A adapter. Removal of optical drives caused controversy. Last MacBook with CD/DVD drive marks end of physical media era.