Refurbished 13" MacBook Pro (A1278)

If you paid a lot of money for a laptop, wouldn't you be hesitant to take it anywhere that you might spill coffee on or drop it? Meet your new "Beater Laptop" – the perfect blend of reliable performance and stress-free portability. This classic Mid-2012 MacBook Pro has been significantly upgraded, making it ideal for all your essential tasks without the stress of damaging a high-value device.

Why This Is Your Ideal "Beater Laptop":

• Worry-Free & Affordable: Leave your primary machine safe at home. This MacBook Pro is priced to give you peace of mind, so a coffee spill or accidental drop isn't a major financial hit.
• Ready for Everyday Tasks: Works perfect well for word processing, spreadsheets, web-browsing, emails, and online learning. It's built to handle your daily essentials smoothly.
• Performance: Don't let the age fool you! We've transformed this machine to run better than new:

  • Faster 250GB SSD:  Quicker boot-up and application loading, a massive upgrade from the original hard drive. Original HDD 5-minutes to boot up, now 1 minute.

  • Upgraded to 8GB RAM: Multitask with ease, upgraded from 4GB to keep things snappy.

  • Reliable 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 Processor: A solid foundation for all your basic computing needs.

• Go-Anywhere Operating System: Comes with macOS Catalina 10.15.7 pre-installed, offering a familiar and stable Apple experience wherever you go.
• Power On the Go: Includes a brand-new charger, so you're ready to work or browse immediately.
• Dependable Battery Life: Now I normally buy new batteries for old laptops, but this battery is still in great shape so I left it in!

Key Specifications:

• Model: Mid-2012 MacBook Pro (A1278)
• Processor: 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5
• RAM: 8GB 1333 MHz DDR3 (Upgraded)
• Storage: 250GB SSD (NEW)
• Operating System: macOS Catalina 10.15.7
• Display: Display: 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen (1280x800 resolution)
• Keyboard: Nordic Layout
• Included: *NEW* Magsafe 1 L-tip Charger

Tested and Approved by Us!

We truly believe in the "Beater Laptop" concept. I recently took a trip and tested out an even older and lower spec laptop than this, I was pleasantly surprised that it survived the trip and was able to handle all the basics that I needed to run my business. This MacBook Pro is an more power computer than that one was, but still embodies the same spirit. It has robust enough performance for everyday tasks, combined with its incredibly affordable price point, making it an ideal secondary machine you can confidently take anywhere. It's the kind of laptop you grab when heading to a coffee shop, a study group, or even just working in a high-traffic area, knowing that if the unexpected happens, you won't face the same stress or financial burden as with your main device. This laptop truly delivers on its promise of stress-free computing.

Condition Notes:

This MacBook Pro is in excellent working condition, and good cosmetic condition. There is a very minor light spot on the LCD that you might notice only when the screen is completely black or white. During normal use, it's hardly perceptible and won't affect your everyday tasks. This laptop came into our shop with a cracked screen, but we have completely changed the glass on the display. There are also several small scratches and scuffs on the case, especially the bottom, and it is missing all 4 rubber feet. None of these cosmetic marks affect computer performance in any way. And lets be honest, we want you to scratch it and scuff it up even more. We want you to take it to places that others are afraid to take their laptops. That's the whole point!

Get the freedom to work and browse anywhere without stressing about something happening to your expensive laptop. This upgraded 2012 MacBook Pro is your durable, cost-effective solution for everyday computing.