MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) on April 13, 2010, 17 years ago. Its model number is A1297 (identifier MacBookPro6,1). Apple stopped selling it on February 24, 2011. It gets updates up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra). Not sold refurbished yet.
Updated October 31, 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Apple Store, Amazon, Orchard, and eBay.
- Released
- April 13, 2010 17 years ago
- Discontinued
- February 24, 2011 317 days on sale
- Latest software
- macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)
- Model number
- A1297 Identifier MacBookPro6,1
- Storage
- 500GB
- Colors
- Silver
The MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) so far
Launched 17 years ago.
DiscontinuedFeb 24, 2011
317 days on sale TodayOct 31, 2026
No refurbished offer right now.
- Released, Apr 13, 2010
- Discontinued, Feb 24, 2011317 days on sale
- Today, Oct 31, 2026No refurbished offer right now.
MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) questions
When did the MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) come out?
Apple released the MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) on April 13, 2010, 17 years ago.
What is the MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) model number?
Its model number is A1297 (identifier MacBookPro6,1). The model number starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings.
Is the MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) still supported?
It gets updates up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra); newer models run later versions.
When was the MacBook Pro 17" (Early 2010) discontinued?
Apple stopped selling it on February 24, 2011.
How we get these numbers
Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Apple Store, Amazon, Orchard, and eBay and keeps every price it sees, which is where the lowest price seen comes from. The cheapest price today is the lowest in stock at our last check; it can change between that check and your visit.
