Despite the fact that "vintage" or "retro" is very fashionable, within technology it is not something that is very popular. Yes, it is true that many would pay a good amount of money for an original iPhone that was in good condition, or for one of those precious iMac G3s, but it is reserved for those lovers of this type of piece who want them as decorative elements. Most of us like our products to be updated and continue to maintain Apple's breakdown support. Unfortunately this cannot be the case forever, and Apple has a list of "Vintage and Obsolete" devices to those who no longer give any kind of support.
Vintage and Obsolete
What are the differences between vintage and obsolete? Well at least for Apple, Vintage are those devices that are between 5 and 7 years old after production has ceased. Some vintage models maintain support in Turkey and California, due to the laws in those places, but not in the rest of the countries. However, those models that have already passed more than 7 years since they stopped being manufactured are already considered obsolete, and are no longer supported in any country in the world. If you have a breakdown, Apple no longer repairs or supplies parts.
Latest models declared obsolete or vintage
What are the latest models that have the honor of entering the vintage or obsolete category? As for notebooks, the mid-2009 white MacBook, the late-2008 MacBook Air, the mid-13 15-inch and 2009-inch MacBook Pro and the early 17 2009-inch, the 20-inch and 24-inch iMac from early 2009 and the Mac Mini from early 2009. There is currently no iPad in this list, but yes there is an iPhone, precisely the original model. Do you want to see the complete list? You got it on the official Apple website.
Next models to enter this list
The 17-inch MacBook Pro mid 2009 is one of the most prominent that will go on to be considered vintage, but above all The iPhone 3G and 3GS stand out, which will have this dubious honor on June 9.