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How long will Apple support the "late 2014" Mac...

I have a "late 2012" Mac mini, identification Macmini6,1. I've decided it's time for a new one, and I've tentatively decided I don't want to wait for Apple to come out with a new model that's vaguely expected to be in the works but hasn't been officially announced.

In other words, I'm just about ready to go ahead and buy the currently available "late 2014" model. (I'm willing to take my chances on buyer's remorse if a new model comes out right after I've bought the current model).

The only thing that worries me is concern about support, particular with regard to OS updates and upgrades. Apple says "Owners of iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Mac products may obtain service and parts from Apple or Apple service providers for 5 years after the product is no longer manufactured."

Can I assume that the same policy will apply to Mac OS--that Apple is committed to maintaining compatibility with the Mac Mini I buy in 2017, even though the basic model is three years older than that?

Vintage and obsolete products

Owners of iPhone, iPad, iPod, or Mac products may obtain service and parts from Apple or Apple service providers for 5 years after the product is no longer manufactured—or longer where required by law. Apple has discontinued support for certain technologically obsolete and vintage products.

Vintage products are those that have not been manufactured for more than 5 and less than 7 years ago. Apple has discontinued hardware service for vintage products with the following exceptions:

• Mac products purchased in the country of Turkey. Owners of vintage Mac products may obtain service and parts from Apple service providers within the country of Turkey.
• Products purchased in the state of California, United States, as required by statute.
  • Owners of vintage Mac products may obtain service and parts from Apple service providers within the state of California, United States.
  • Owners of vintage iPod products in the state of California may obtain service from Apple Retail Stores or by contacting AppleCare at 1-800-APL-CARE.
  • Owners of vintage iPhone products in the state of California may obtain service from Apple Retail Stores or by contacting AppleCare at 1-800-APL-CARE.

For products purchased in France, see Statutory Warranties of Seller and Spare Parts.

Obsolete products are those that were discontinued more than 7 years ago. Monster-branded Beats products are considered obsolete regardless of when they were purchased.  Apple has discontinued all hardware service for obsolete products with no exceptions. Service providers cannot order parts for obsolete products. All Apple Retail Stores and the Canadian, European, Latin American, and Asia-Pacific operating regions follow the U.S. product list, but make no distinction between vintage and obsolete. When applied to Apple Retail Stores and these operating regions, products on the U.S. vintage list (all models) are considered obsolete.

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201624

最后更新：2017-10-12 06:41:37

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